Custom software development
We build software that has to work the first time, in public, with real money on the line. That is the standard we hold every project to, whether it is a tool your team runs on every day or a product your customers pay for. Whatever your business needs built, from web apps to SaaS to mobile, we build it to fit and stand behind it long after launch.
Part of our Cincinnati software studio// 01 · WHAT WE BUILD
SOFTWARE BUILT AROUND
HOW YOUR BUSINESS ACTUALLY WORKS.
The pieces that run your business are specific to it: the tool your team works in, the product you sell, the integration that ties your systems together. We build those, from scratch, to fit. Start here and go deeper where it matters to you.
Custom software development
Software shaped to how your business works, whether we build it new or rebuild what you already run.
Proof→Paraiso Packing, a warehouse system taken from timing out to instantWeb application development
Web apps your team and your customers run in the browser, built to stay fast and hold up as you grow. Read More →
Proof→National Grid, an enterprise website and CMS serving millions of customersSaaS product development
From the idea to the architecture to the billing to a live product people pay for. We build the entire thing, including the parts that only matter once you have real customers. Read More →
Proof→AE Organizer, a SaaS that cleans up an After Effects project while you keep workingAI integration
AI that does real work inside your product: generation pipelines, automation, and the engineering to run them reliably in production. Read More →
Proof→Mercy, a CES booth that put visitors on trial using AI evidence made from their own faceCloud and infrastructure
AWS architecture that scales with demand and stays lean when it is quiet, built secure and maintainable from day one. Read More →
Proof→Ruska Roma, a Lionsgate launch that stayed up through a month of traffic spikesMobile, iOS, and Mac
Native iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, built in Swift to feel fast and make full use of the device. Read More →
Proof→Hedge, a native Mac app that replaced a discontinued tool an LA agency relied on// 02 · HOW WE WORK
You see the work the whole way.
Three things are true of every project we take on. They are the reason the work comes out right, so we do not compromise on them.
You work directly with the people writing the code.
The answers you get are the real ones, straight from whoever is building the thing. No account manager relaying a message, no gap between what you asked for and what gets built.
You see working software every week.
We build in stages and show you the real thing as it comes together, so you always know where your project stands and can change course early, while a change is still cheap.
Every build includes 60 days of support after launch.
We stay on after go-live to keep it running and handle what the real world turns up. The relationship does not end the moment the code ships.
// 03 · SELECTED WORK
A FEW THINGS
WE HAVE BUILT.
The fastest way to judge a software studio is to look at what it has actually shipped. Real numbers, in public, from a warehouse floor to the CES show floor.
Mercy
An AI booth that put CES visitors on trial using evidence made from their own face.
The Pickup
An armored truck gave away $50,000 across Los Angeles, and every payout advertised the film.
Ruska Roma
A four-week John Wick competition tying games from three studios into one live contest.
AE Organizer
A SaaS that automates the tedious cleanup of an After Effects project, run unattended on a server.
Four projects, four different problems. See more of the work behind them.
See all work// 04 · FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS.
Do you only work with companies in your area?
No. We are based in Covington, Kentucky, and a good share of our work happens remotely for clients across the country. You get the same team, the same weekly working software, and the same standard, wherever you are.
What kinds of software do you build?
Custom web applications, SaaS products, mobile and desktop apps, AI-powered tools, and the cloud infrastructure behind them. If it runs in a browser, on a phone, on a Mac, or on a server, we have probably built one.
How much does custom software cost?
Every project is scoped to what it actually needs, so there is no sticker price. Most engagements start with a short discovery to pin down scope and give you a real number before you commit. We tell you the cost up front, always.
How long will my project take?
It depends on scope, but we ship in weeks, not years, and you see working software along the way.
What is your tech stack?
We are full-stack, and deliberately not tied to one stack. We work across the web, mobile, desktop, and cloud, and we either pick the right tools for your project or work in the stack you already run, from frameworks like Django and React to native mobile. The aim is software that fits the job and stays maintainable long after we hand it over.
Can you take over an existing or legacy project?
Yes. A lot of our work is stepping into a codebase someone else started, stabilizing it, and moving it forward.
Do you offer ongoing support and maintenance?
Yes, two ways, depending on what you need. For ongoing work, a monthly retainer keeps us on hand for fixes, improvements, and new features. For occasional needs, we bill hourly as they come up, with no commitment. The 60 days of support after launch are included either way.
// START HERE
TELL US WHAT
YOU'RE BUILDING.
Twenty minutes with a senior engineer, and you'll leave with how we'd build it, roughly what it takes, and what we'd worry about first. We read every message ourselves and reply within one business day.
A rough idea is enough to start.
That's in front of us now.
You'll hear back within one business day, from an engineer rather than a form letter. Nothing else needed on your end.
Or just email us at hello@queencity.io