How much does it cost to build an app in Canada?

Done Right App Development charges a flat rate of $100/hr CAD, all-inclusive. A simple app starts at $1,000 CAD (10 hours), a standard app at $2,500 CAD (25 hours). Complex apps receive custom estimates. All quotes are fixed upfront — no surprises.

How long does it take to build an app in Canada?

Done Right App Development delivers most apps in 2 to 6 weeks — 10x faster than traditional agencies that take 6 to 18 months. The exact timeline depends on complexity.

What is the Base44 platform?

Base44 is a modern, full-stack development platform with built-in authentication, database management, AI integrations, and deployment. Done Right App Development specializes in building on Base44, which enables faster delivery, stronger security, and lower cost than traditional development stacks.

Can you build AI-powered apps?

Yes. Done Right App Development builds apps with embedded AI agents, LLM integrations (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini), automated workflows, AI meeting minutes, intelligent search, and more — all on the Base44 platform.

Do you build mobile apps?

Yes. Done Right builds iOS and Android mobile apps using React on the Base44 platform. The same codebase powers both the web and mobile app, reducing cost and delivery time.

What is included in the $100/hr rate?

The $100/hr CAD flat rate from Done Right App Development includes full-stack web or mobile app development, custom UI/UX design, user authentication, database and backend (fully managed), third-party integrations, responsive design, deployment, launch, and post-launch support.

Is Done Right App Development based in Canada?

Yes. Done Right App Development is proudly based in Alberta, Canada. We serve clients across Canada and globally, operating under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA compliant).

What is the App Development Masterclass?

The Done Right App Development Masterclass is a 6-hour live online class held quarterly for $299 CAD. It teaches non-coders how to build real apps using the Base44 platform — no coding experience required. A recording is included.

Calgary App Development Company

Done Right Dev is a Calgary app development company building AI-powered web apps, mobile apps, SaaS platforms and custom business software for Alberta businesses. $100/hr CAD, fixed quotes, 2–6 week delivery.

App Development Services

Web App Development — Custom full-stack web applications built on the Base44 platform. Fixed quotes, 2–6 week delivery.
Mobile App Development — iOS and Android apps using React on Base44. One codebase for both platforms.
AI-Powered App Development — Embedded AI agents, LLM integrations (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini), automated workflows and intelligent search.
SaaS App Development — Scalable software-as-a-service platforms built and launched for Canadian businesses.
Custom Software Development — Bespoke business tools, internal dashboards, CRMs, booking systems and more.
Base44 Development — Specialists in the Base44 platform: the fastest, most secure way to build modern apps in Canada.
Base44 Help & Consulting — Stuck on your Base44 project? Need a code review, a specific fix, or a full project rescue? Done Right provides expert Base44 help for vibe coders, business owners, and developers.
Base44 Migration — Migrating an existing app to Base44 or unsure whether to migrate off? Done Right handles all types of Base44 migration projects with a fixed quote and zero downtime cutover.

Pricing

Flat rate of $100/hr CAD, all-inclusive. No hidden fees. Fixed project quotes provided upfront.

Simple App — from $1,000 CAD (approximately 10 hours)
Standard App — from $2,500 CAD (approximately 25 hours)
Complex App — custom estimate provided after discovery call

Featured Client Projects

Rent Detective — AI-powered rental property management platform. 5 weeks, $4,800 CAD, 400+ units under management.
WiKD LiVE — Two-sided live music marketplace with Stripe ticketing. 4 weeks, $6,200 CAD, 86% lower ticketing fees vs Eventbrite.
Auto Detective — AI automotive intelligence platform for Canadian dealers and buyers. 4 weeks, $5,600 CAD.
TrustDrive — AI vehicle inspection and QR trust report platform. 3 weeks, $3,900 CAD.
EchoLog — AI meeting intelligence SaaS. 3 weeks, $4,200 CAD, 90% less post-meeting admin.

Our Process

Book a free 30-minute discovery call — no obligation, discuss your app idea and requirements.
Receive a fixed upfront quote at $100/hr CAD — know the full cost before work begins.
Design and development on the Base44 platform — fast, secure, modern.
Testing and launch — including mobile app store publishing if required.
Post-launch support — ongoing updates and improvements as your business grows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to build an app in Canada?: Done Right App Development charges $100/hr CAD all-inclusive. Simple apps start at $1,000, standard apps from $2,500. Complex apps receive custom fixed quotes.
How long does it take to build an app?: Most apps are delivered in 2 to 6 weeks — up to 10x faster than traditional agencies.
Do you build mobile apps for iOS and Android?: Yes. Done Right builds iOS and Android apps from a single React codebase on the Base44 platform.
Can you build AI-powered apps?: Yes. We build apps with embedded AI agents, GPT-4, Claude, Gemini integrations, and automated workflows.
Can you help with my existing Base44 project?: Yes. Done Right provides Base44 consulting, code reviews, and project rescue services. Whether you're stuck on a backend function, a Stripe integration, or an AI agent, we can diagnose and fix it fast. Starting at $100/hr CAD.
Should I migrate my app to Base44?: Done Right handles Base44 migrations from Bubble, Firebase, Bolt.new, Replit, and custom stacks. We assess your current app, give you a fixed quote, migrate your data, and cut over with zero downtime. Most migrations cost $1,000–$5,000 CAD.
Do you do Base44 code reviews?: Yes. Done Right offers Base44 code review for $300 CAD flat — a full review of your entities, backend functions, frontend pages, and agent configs with a written report in 48 hours.
Is Done Right App Development based in Calgary?: Yes. Done Right is proudly based in Alberta, Canada and serves clients across Canada and globally.

Contact Done Right App Development

Email: hello@donerightdev.ca | Location: Alberta, Canada

Book a free discovery call at donerightdev.ca/contact.

AUDIT-FIRST APP STUDIOBASE44 PARTNER

LEVEL44LABS

Built right. Proven live.

Level 44 Labs builds and rescues apps for businesses that can't afford a rewrite. We build on Base44, verify every fix against the real code, and ship in weeks — not quarters.

SHIPPEDRent Detective·WiKD LiVE·Auto Detective·TrustDrive

AUDIT // FINDINGS.LOGSAMPLE OUTPUT

CRIT

Entity readable by anonymous usersRLS missing on read · payout IDs exposed

HIGH

Payment amount trusted from clientbackend fn accepts arbitrary totals

MED

Canonical hard-coded on every routeGoogle indexing only the homepage

Fix verified against production bundle3 / 3 CLOSED

PartnerOFFICIAL BASE44 PARTNER

2–6 weeksTYPICAL DELIVERY

FixedQUOTE BEFORE WORK BEGINS

VerifiedEVERY FIX, IN PRODUCTION

// 01 — METHOD

Audit first. Then code.

Most rescues fail because someone starts changing things before anyone knows what's broken. We write it down first.

Written findings

Every issue logged with severity and the exact file it lives in — before a single line changes.

Surgical fixes

Scoped to what was agreed. No "while I'm in here" changes that break something else.

Verified live

Checked against what's actually deployed — never a builder's word that it's done.

// 02 — SERVICES

What we build — and what we fix.

Web applications

Full-stack platforms, portals and internal tools — auth, roles, payments and dashboards included.

Mobile apps

iOS and Android from one React codebase, through to app store publishing.

AI-powered products

Embedded agents, GPT, Claude and Gemini integrations, and automated workflows that actually save time.

Base44 audit & rescue

Security review, access rules, Stripe and backend fixes for apps that are live — or should be. Written report in 48 hours.

SaaS platforms

Subscriptions, tiers and multi-tenant data, built to launch and built to scale.

Migration to Base44

From Bubble, Firebase, Bolt, Replit or a custom stack — fixed quote, planned cutover.

// 03 — SELECTED WORK

Shipped, in production.

All projects

Rent Detective

AI RENTAL PLATFORM5 WEEKS

Natural-language rental search, showing scheduler, Stripe deposits and a live occupancy dashboard.

Read the case study

WiKD LiVE

LIVE MUSIC MARKETPLACE4 WEEKS

Two-sided artist and venue booking with Stripe ticketing, QR door scanning and in-app messaging.

Read the case study

Auto Detective

AI AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE4 WEEKS

VIN decoding, comparable listings and a parallel AI pricing pipeline for dealers and buyers.

Read the case study

TrustDrive

AI VEHICLE INSPECTION3 WEEKS

Per-photo AI condition analysis and a QR-shareable trust report, as a mobile-first web app.

Read the case study

// 04 — ENGAGEMENTS

Fixed quotes. No surprises.

Every project starts with a free 30-minute call and a written quote. You know the full cost before any work begins.

EVERY ENGAGEMENT INCLUDESDesign · build · integrations · deployment · post-launch support

Code reviewEntities, functions, pages, agents — written report in 48 h

Flat fee

Audit & remediationSecurity, RLS, payments and backend — findings, fixes, verified live

Fixed quote

New buildWeb, mobile or AI product — typically 2–6 weeks

Fixed quote

Ongoing partnershipMaintenance, new features and monitoring

Monthly

// 05 — THE STUDIO

Two builders. No sales desk.

You talk to the people writing your code.

Ryan01JD02

// 06 — START

Let's build it right.

Tell us what you're building or what's broken. We reply within one business day with next steps and a fixed quote.

Donna

LEVEL 44 LABS · AI ASSISTANT

Online

Hey! I'm Donna, the AI assistant for Level 44 Labs. I can answer questions about what we build, or put you straight through to Ryan or JD. Would you like a free discovery call, or a quick hassle-free estimate? What's on your mind?