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Hiring·July 11, 2026·5 min read

Twelve questions to ask before signing with an app developer

A practical interview script for evaluating app development companies: team, process, pricing, IP, support and exit terms.

The short version

The proposals all look similar. The answers to these questions do not.

A practical interview script for evaluating app development companies: team, process, pricing, IP, support and exit terms.

What we build

Ask who is on the team and for how many hours; what discovery produces; how estimates are revised; who owns the IP and the repositories; what post-launch support costs; and how you would leave if you wanted to.

How we approach it

Expect written answers. A partner who cannot put support terms in writing will not provide them.

Wve Labs is a digital product company founded in 2015, bringing product strategy, design and engineering together in one team. Mobile has been at the heart of Wve for more than ten years and remains one of our deepest areas of expertise.

Who this is for

Anyone about to commit a five- or six-figure budget to a first build.

Serious engagements start around $25,000 and cover strategy, design, build and launch. Email business@wvelabs.com or call (800) 588-9094.

Planning an automotive app?

Tell us about the product and we'll come back with scope, timeline and a realistic budget.