Decision guide
Freelancer or agency for your mobile app?
Price alone is not enough. Consider who does the work, how decisions are made and what happens after delivery.
Compare the two models
Who is involved?
Freelancer
One primary contact, with scope matched to their capacity.
Agency
Several available specialists, with coordination and overhead.
How does delivery work?
Freelancer
Direct communication and quick decisions on a focused scope.
Agency
Formal processes useful for broader or multi-team projects.
How is continuity handled?
Freelancer
Plan documentation, access, handover and cover from the proposal stage.
Agency
Clarify team composition, replacements and code ownership.
A freelancer may fit when…
The scope is clear, direct communication helps and specialist needs remain limited or occasional.
An agency may fit when…
The project needs several disciplines in parallel, greater delivery capacity or a broader support setup.
How I work
I start by understanding the product, users and constraints. We then define scope, deliverables and review points. If the project needs a larger team, discovery should make that clear.