Lickability
NYC boutique iOS studio founded in 2009. Team of 7 with 60+ years combined experience shipping hundreds of apps for Tumblr, Conde Nast, and Clubhouse. Focuses exclusively on Apple platforms.
How much does Lickability charge?
Lickability lists $200–$300/hr with a $75K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $200–300
- Min project
- $75K+
- Team size
- 10-25
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $250/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (97th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Lickability a good fit for?
Hyper-specialized iOS expertise with 60+ years combined Apple platform experience. Boutique model means direct access to senior engineers on every project. Proven track record with high-profile consumer apps reaching millions of users.
Best for
Companies requiring elite iOS development expertise. Projects demanding exceptional attention to detail and Apple design guideline adherence. Organizations wanting senior-only teams without junior resource padding.
Tradeoffs
iOS/Apple-only focus means no Android or cross-platform capabilities. Tiny team limits availability - likely books out months in advance. Premium pricing for boutique senior-only model. No in-house design services.
About Lickability
Lickability is a detail-oriented boutique software studio founded in 2009 in New York City. With just 7 full-time team members and over 60 years of combined experience, they've shipped hundreds of apps to tens of millions of users for clients like Tumblr, Conde Nast, and Clubhouse. They specialize exclusively in iOS and Apple platform development, including watchOS and tvOS, bringing deep platform expertise that larger generalist agencies often lack. Their fully remote US team (primarily NYC area) focuses on craftsmanship and attention to detail, treating each project with the care of building their own products.
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Questions about Lickability
- Does Lickability work remotely?
- Lickability is headquartered in New York, New York. 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 Lickability?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this Lickability profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on lickability.com before you budget.
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