We're a boutique shop that builds fast, focused Progressive Web Apps for small businesses and individuals. You bring the problem (and maybe your AI keys). We bring the code. No fluff, no enterprise overhead, no waiting six months for a quote.
We take on a small number of builds at a time so every project gets our full attention — from first coffee to live, secure app.
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page. We'll follow up within one business day to scope the project and give you a firm quote. No vague estimates. No "it depends" with no end in sight.
You approve the quote, pay the build fee, and we get to work. Most apps are ready in 1–5 business days. We're not trying to boil the ocean here — just solve your specific problem, properly.
Your app goes live on a secure, 2FA-protected link. Monthly hosting keeps it running and supported. Cancel anytime. Buy it out anytime. It's your app.
Not sure if a PWA is right for your business? Try four real demo apps — powered by Claude AI — before spending a dollar. Same security, same code quality, same "install on your phone" magic. See exactly what we build.
Fill out the contact form below and mention you want demo access — we'll send you the link within one business day.
Describe a special → Claude writes Instagram, SMS, Google post + chalkboard copy
Business + slow time + goal → full campaign: SMS, social, discount strategy, email subjects
5 stops → Claude picks the best driving order + live map + shareable link
Live USGS earthquake data → Claude finds the patterns (and the ridiculous ones)
We're not in the business of reselling AI access or marking up API calls. You own your keys. We wire them up. The bill for your AI usage stays between you and Google or Anthropic — not us.
Connect your own Google Gemini or Anthropic Claude API key. We build the app around your AI — chat assistants, data summarizers, smart forms, whatever makes sense. Your model, your usage, your bill.
Shopify, QuickBooks, Airtable, Google Sheets, your point-of-sale, your booking system — if it has an API, you bring the key and we connect it. No more logging into five dashboards to see one number.
Pull sales from one source, inventory from another, labor costs from a third — all into one clean, private dashboard. See trends that are invisible when your data lives in silos.
We don't proxy your AI calls or take a percentage of your tokens. Your API usage goes directly from your key to the model. We build the wrapper. You own the relationship with your AI provider.
One-time build fee + low monthly hosting. Own it outright anytime. No subscriptions hiding inside other subscriptions. No gotchas.
Great for: menus, directories, event calendars, simple calculators, booking displays
Get a Starter Quote Already a customer? Start hosting →Great for: client portals, intake forms, staff tools, inventory trackers, AI-powered dashboards
Get a Custom Quote Already a customer? Start hosting →Great for: multi-user tools, full business workflows, multi-source AI apps, complex data pipelines
Get a Pro Quote Already a customer? Start hosting →Doesn't matter which tier — every app ships with the same security and quality foundation. We build it right or we don't build it.
Protected by Cloudflare Access — the same zero-trust platform Fortune 500 companies pay big money for. You get it with every app.
iPhone, Android, Mac, PC — add to home screen for a native app feel. No App Store, no download, no update prompts at 3am.
Apps load instantly and handle spotty connections gracefully. Because you're busy and spotty WiFi is a fact of life.
All traffic encrypted end-to-end. Your data stays yours. We never sell, share, or snoop. That's just not how we operate.
We keep your app alive and updated. Hosting subscribers get priority support and regular health checks so problems get caught before they become your problem.
Buy out your app anytime — you get the full source code, no strings attached, no vendor lock-in speech required.
Some people think "small app" means low quality. Those people have never had exactly the right tool at exactly the right moment. If it runs in a browser, we can probably build it.
QR-code accessible, always up-to-date menu for restaurants and food businesses.
StarterShow your availability and let customers see your schedule at a glance.
StarterCollect client info, project details, and signatures — all in one secure form.
CustomTrack stock levels, low-inventory alerts, and reorder lists without a spreadsheet you'll forget to open.
CustomInternal tool for your team — task lists, shift notes, checklists, and logs. For humans who aren't software engineers.
CustomInteractive pricing tool that gives customers instant estimates for your services. No more back-and-forth emails about ballparks.
CustomHook up your Claude or Gemini API key and let AI answer your customer questions 24/7. You train it, you own the bill.
CustomPull live data from Shopify, QuickBooks, your POS, or any API into one private, secure dashboard. Finally.
CustomFeed it your Airtable or Google Sheets data; let Gemini or Claude write you a plain-English daily briefing.
ProMulti-user portal where clients log in to view projects, invoices, and updates. Looks like you spent way more than you did.
ProEnd-to-end custom workflow — from lead intake to job completion. The app that finally kills the spreadsheet.
ProCombine data from multiple platforms — sales, inventory, labor costs — into one cross-source insight view with AI commentary.
ProA Progressive Web App is a website that behaves like a native app. It works on any device, can be installed on your home screen, loads instantly, and can even work offline. The advantage: no App Store, no downloads, no $99/year Apple developer account. Your users just visit a link — that's it.
It means you supply your own AI API key — either from Google (Gemini) or Anthropic (Claude). We build the app that uses it. When a user interacts with the AI features in your app, those API calls are billed directly to your account by Google or Anthropic. We never touch the billing. Both providers offer free tiers that cover light usage — many small apps will never cost you a penny in AI fees.
Nope. We'll walk you through getting an API key from Google or Anthropic — it takes about five minutes and is free to start. We handle all the wiring. You just tell us what you want the AI to do.
We use Cloudflare Access to protect your app's URL. Users log in with their email address and receive a one-time code — no password to remember, forget, or get phished. You control who has access to your app. It's the same zero-trust platform used by major enterprises, and it comes with every app we build.
Minor changes (text, colors, labels) during your included support window are covered at no extra charge. For new features or significant additions, we'll scope and quote the work separately. Hosting subscribers get discounted rates on updates — it's one of the perks of staying on the plan.
If you decide you want to take your app somewhere else — host it yourself, hand it to another developer, just have the code — you can buy it out at any time. You'll receive the full source code and we'll help you migrate it wherever you want. No exit fees, no data held hostage.
Your app goes offline, but your data and code are safe. You can restart hosting anytime, or buy out the app to self-host. We will never delete your work without 30 days' notice and explicit confirmation from you.
Nope — your app lives on a secure subdomain we provide (like yourname.appsforhire.app). If you have your own domain and want to use it, we can set that up as part of the build at no extra charge.
Build fees are collected upfront via Stripe before development begins. Monthly hosting is billed automatically via Stripe subscription. We accept all major credit and debit cards. No weird payment portals. No wire transfers. No invoices "due in 30 days" that you'll lose in your inbox.
We're a boutique shop — we build focused, single-purpose apps that solve specific problems. We're not the right fit for full SaaS products, apps requiring dedicated server infrastructure, or anything needing real-time multi-user collaboration at scale. If your idea sounds like it needs a 10-person engineering team, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.
We believe in being straightforward. Here's what you're agreeing to when you work with us — no legalese fog, just plain English.
AppsForHire is a rapid development service for small, focused Progressive Web Apps. Our apps are designed to solve specific, bounded problems quickly — not to power enterprise workflows or replace major business systems. If you have a small problem that needs a clean, private app, we're your people. If you need a multi-tenant SaaS platform with complex backend infrastructure, we're probably not the right fit and we'll tell you so up front.
Apps are delivered "as is" and "as available." AppsForHire, under Ghost Kitchen LI LLC, makes no warranties — express, implied, or statutory — including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or uninterrupted availability.
Software is software. APIs change. Browsers update. AI models get new versions. Third-party services go down. We will fix what we broke, and we take pride in our work — but we cannot guarantee that every app will work perfectly under every condition in perpetuity.
By engaging our services and/or using any app built by AppsForHire, you agree to hold Ghost Kitchen LI LLC, its members, employees, and contractors harmless for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to:
In no event shall Ghost Kitchen LI LLC's liability exceed the total amount you paid for the specific app or service in question in the preceding three months.
For any app that includes AI features (byoAI), the following applies:
For any app that connects to external APIs (byoAPI), the following applies:
By submitting a build request, paying a build fee, or subscribing to hosting, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms. These terms may be updated from time to time — the current version will always be on this page.
We take on a limited number of builds each week — small enough that every client gets our full attention from first conversation to launch. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. No sales pitch, just a conversation.
We'll follow up with questions or a quote quickly. Real responses, not autoresponders.
Your contact info is only used to reply to your request. That's it. Full stop.
We scope first, you decide. Zero pressure, zero obligation.