LITTABOOK - Mobile App MVP
Building a mobile app MVP from concept to App Store in just 10 days.
The Challenge
Littabook had a compelling app idea but no technical team. They had validated the concept through customer interviews and were ready to build. But traditional app development quotes were coming in at 3-6 months and $50K+ budgets.
They needed to move fast — test the market with a real product, gather user feedback, and iterate. A full-featured app wasn't the goal; a functional MVP that could prove the concept was.
Key challenges:
- No existing technical resources
- Limited runway requiring fast market validation
- Needed to be on both iOS and Android
- Core features had to work flawlessly
- User feedback loop essential for iteration
Our Approach
Day 1-2: Discovery
We stripped the idea down to its core. What's the one thing this app must do well? We identified the critical user journey and ruthlessly cut everything else for the MVP.
The result: a focused feature set that would let users experience the core value proposition without the complexity of a full product.
Day 3-4: Architecture
We chose React Native with Expo for maximum speed:
- Single codebase for iOS and Android
- Over-the-air updates for rapid iteration
- Expo's managed workflow for simpler deployment
- Supabase for backend (auth, database, storage)
The architecture prioritized speed to market while maintaining the ability to scale later.
Day 5-7: Development
Built the core mobile experience:
- User authentication (email + social login)
- Main feature screens with smooth navigation
- Data persistence and sync
- Push notifications for engagement
- Offline support for core features
- Clean, native-feeling UI
Day 8-9: Polish
Focused on the details that make an app feel professional:
- Loading states and error handling
- Haptic feedback on key actions
- App store screenshots and description
- TestFlight distribution for beta testing
Day 10: Launch
Submitted to both App Store and Google Play. The app was approved and live within the week.
The Results
Littabook went from idea to published app in record time:
- MVP launched in 10 days — from kickoff to app store submission
- Published on both platforms — iOS and Android simultaneously
- 150+ beta users onboarded — immediate feedback for iteration
Client Testimonial
"We went from a pitch deck to a real app in the App Store in just 10 days. GALOR made mobile development feel achievable for a startup like us." — Littabook Founders
Key Takeaways
- MVP means minimal — ruthlessly cut features to ship faster and learn sooner
- React Native + Expo is powerful — perfect for MVP speed without sacrificing quality
- Ship to learn — real user feedback beats hypothetical discussions every time