ArcTouch
San Francisco app pioneer founded in 2008 at the dawn of the App Store. 350+ team delivering 500+ apps. Acquired by WPP/AKQA in 2016, now serving global brands with offices in SF, NYC, and Brazil.
How much does ArcTouch charge?
ArcTouch lists $150–$225/hr with a $75K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $150–225
- Min project
- $75K+
- Team size
- 250+
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $188/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (92nd percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is ArcTouch a good fit for?
App Store pioneer with experience since iPhone's launch in 2008. Part of AKQA/WPP global network providing enterprise resources. Unique US-Brazil delivery model balancing quality with cost efficiency.
Best for
Brands that want AKQA/WPP scale with ArcTouch's mobile heritage. Products where platform history (push, background tasks, store policies) affects architecture decisions.
Tradeoffs
Acquisition by WPP may mean less startup agility than independent agencies. Distributed team across US and Brazil adds coordination complexity. Corporate parent structure could introduce bureaucratic overhead.
About ArcTouch
ArcTouch was founded in 2008 by Eric Shapiro and Adam Fingerman from a garage in San Francisco, just months after Apple announced the App Store. They grew to 350+ professionals across San Francisco, New York, and Florianopolis, Brazil before joining WPP's AKQA network in 2016. After 500+ apps, websites, and connected experiences, they retain deep institutional knowledge of iOS and Android platform shifts since the App Store launch. Work focuses on consumer and B2B mobile products with strong UX craft.
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Questions about ArcTouch
- Does ArcTouch work remotely?
- ArcTouch is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring ArcTouch?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this ArcTouch profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on arctouch.com before you budget.
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