Luka Gabric · Independent iOS MVP Builder
Launch your iOS MVP fast, with the person who actually builds it.
I work directly with founders and small teams to shape, build, and launch iOS-first MVPs in weeks, not months. No agency layers, no handoffs, no bloated process.
16 years building software for large-scale products in medicine, streaming, and media. Now focused on direct, senior MVP execution.
Direct contact
You talk to the person building the product from first call to launch.
End-to-end build
I handle the iOS app and the backend needed to support it.
16 years building
16 years of software development experience building iOS apps.
Fast iteration
Tight feedback loops, quick decisions, and no wasted process.
Business-backed
PROGOS d.o.o. handles contracts and invoicing while the work stays personal.
Core Promise
You work directly with the builder
You are not passed through account managers, project coordinators, or layers of communication. You work directly with me, the person shaping the product and writing the code.
You also do not need a full product spec before reaching out. If you have a problem to solve, an idea to test, or a product direction you want to validate, that is enough to start. I help define the right MVP and build it.
How I Work
- Direct communication from first conversation to launch
- Product shaping before writing unnecessary code
- iOS app and backend owned by the same builder
- Fast scope decisions based on what is worth validating now
Fit
Built for founders who need to move
This is a good fit if you need an iPhone or iPad MVP built quickly and want one senior person to shape and build it end-to-end.
Good fit
Founders with a strong idea but no clear technical plan yet
Small teams that need to validate a product without hiring an agency
Startups that want an iOS-first MVP before expanding further
Teams that value speed, clarity, and direct communication
What I Build
Focused MVPs, not bloated first releases
I build iOS-first MVPs designed to prove a concept, support a pilot, or get a product into real users’ hands quickly.
The point is not to build everything at once. The point is to build the smallest version that is strong enough to validate the idea.
SwiftUI app development
iPhone and iPad experiences built around a focused MVP scope.
FastAPI backend
Lean backend services built to support the product without overengineering it.
PostgreSQL data layer
Practical data models and APIs shaped around the first version, not a fantasy roadmap.
Apple platform extensions
WatchOS or tvOS support when it genuinely helps the MVP instead of distracting from it.
Process
How we go from idea to launch
Step 1
You bring the problem.
You do not need a perfect spec or a fully mapped-out app. If you know what you want to solve, who it is for, and why it matters, that is enough to begin.
Step 2
I shape the MVP.
We define the smallest useful version worth building. The goal is not to build everything. The goal is to build the right first version.
Step 3
I build it myself.
I handle the iOS app and the backend needed to support it. You stay in direct contact with the person doing the work.
Step 4
We iterate fast.
You get frequent progress, quick feedback loops, and clear scope decisions while the product takes shape.
Step 5
We launch and improve.
Once the MVP is live, we can continue with iteration, maintenance, or new features if the product earns it.
What’s Included
What an MVP build includes
Pricing
Simple pricing, scoped to the build
MVP projects are typically designed to launch in 3 to 6 weeks, depending on complexity and scope.
For earlier ideas or less defined products, I can start with a short paid scoping phase before the build.
Why This Model Works
Why founders choose this setup
About
Hi, I’m Luka Gabric
I’m an independent developer with 16 years of experience building software in demanding environments including medicine, streaming, and media.
After years of working on large products inside large organizations, I now focus on something much more direct: helping founders and small teams get iOS MVPs built fast.
Clients work directly with me from first conversation to launch. My company, PROGOS d.o.o., handles the legal and business side. The work itself stays personal, fast, and hands-on.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a full spec before we talk?
No. If you have a real problem, product idea, or opportunity worth exploring, we can start from that and define the MVP together.
Do you only build iPhone apps?
The main focus is iOS-first MVPs, including iPhone and iPad. WatchOS or tvOS can also be included when they support the product.
Can you handle the backend too?
Yes. I build both the iOS app and the backend needed to support it.
Can we keep working together after launch?
Yes. Ongoing iteration and maintenance can be agreed based on what the product needs next.
Start Here
If you have an idea, problem, or product direction you want to test, send it over.
I’ll help you figure out the leanest version worth building, then build it with you directly.
Email: [email protected]