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App developer in Austin, TX
TristynTech is an Austin-based team that designs and builds apps for a flat price — free design first, live in as little as 2 weeks, and you own 100% of the code. Founded by Tristyn Leos after 10+ years building at Austin startups, including products that raised over $20M and one successful exit.
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Why hire a local Austin app developer
- Built by an Austin founder. Tristyn Leos spent 10 years building software at Austin startups — products that raised over $20M, including one successful exit — before starting TristynTech.
- A real Austin, Texas company. TristynTech LLC is registered in Austin. Call or text 512-738-4130, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm Central.
- A team on your hours. Senior engineers in the US and the Philippines, all working US business hours — so questions get answered during your workday.
- No agency markup. A flat price agreed up front, an NDA before we start, and 100% code ownership when we hand it off.
How it works
- Free 20-minute call — tell us the idea. Book it here.
- Click-Through Demo within 24 hours — every screen of your app, real and tappable. Yours to keep even if you don’t hire us.
- Flat price, agreed up front — one of the four packages below, with an NDA signed before we start.
- Build — a live preview link throughout, with weekly payments as the work is shown.
- Launch — we publish to the App Store and Google Play for you, then fix bugs free for 30 days.
App development pricing
| Package | Price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Kickstart One tool, done right | $1,997 | ~2 weeks |
| Launch Accounts, payments, app stores | $3,997 | ~3 weeks |
| Automate AI built into your app | $6,997 | ~4 weeks |
| Scale A full platform with multiple sides | $9,997 | ~6 weeks |
Every package includes the free design, App Store and Google Play publishing, 100% code ownership and 30 days of free bug fixes. After launch: $35/hour as needed, or a monthly maintenance plan from $250/mo. See what each package includes.
Work for Texas clients
- Discount Property Taxes — marketing and client-intake site for a property tax protest firm serving Travis and Williamson counties.
- The Andy App — a virtual property tax advisor that monitors your property year-round and helps you file your protest. Live on the App Store →
- ClearSky Innovations — our engineers built the MVP that helped land a major deal with a large energy company within the first month of launch.
What clients say
“Tristyn came on and built us a great MVP in just 2 weeks! It's already good enough for me to start demoing to large clients.”
“TristynTech transformed our vision into reality. Their team went above and beyond to ensure our project was a success.”
“I've hired several devs and am constantly humbled by their expertise. Cheap and efficient — it's my immediate recommendation for anyone serious about getting solid development results at a low price.”
Austin app development FAQ
Is TristynTech actually based in Austin?
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Yes. TristynTech LLC is an Austin, Texas company, founded by Tristyn Leos after 10 years building at Austin startups. Our senior engineers are in the US and the Philippines and work US business hours. Reach us Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm CT, at 512-738-4130.
How much does it cost to build an app in Austin?
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With us, a flat price agreed up front: Kickstart $1,997, Launch $3,997, Automate $6,997 or Scale $9,997. App Store and Google Play publishing is included, and you pay weekly as the work is shown.
How long does it take?
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About 2 to 6 weeks depending on the package — roughly 2 weeks for Kickstart, 3 for Launch, 4 for Automate and 6 for Scale. The free design comes first, within 24 hours of your call.
Can I see my app before I pay anything?
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Yes. After a free 20-minute call, we send a Click-Through Demo within 24 hours — every screen, real and tappable. You keep it even if you don’t hire us.
Do I own the code, and is my idea protected?
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We sign an NDA before we start, and you own 100% of the code when we hand it off.
Can you maintain the app after launch?
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Yes. Bug fixes are free for 30 days. After that, it’s $35/hour as needed, or a monthly plan: Maintain $250/mo, Support $999/mo, Grow $2,497/mo or Rapid Iteration $3,997/mo (a full-time engineer).
Based in Austin
We work with clients across the US, and home base is Austin, Texas — reach us at 512-738-4130 or tristyn@tristyntech.com.
See your app before you pay anything.
One free 20-minute call. Within 24 hours you’ll have real designs of your idea — yours to keep, no payment, no commitment.
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