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Digital products. Done beautifully.

Wve Labs is a digital product company specializing in mobile app design and engineering. Since 2015, we have partnered with ambitious startups, growth companies, and established organizations to design, build, and scale mobile apps and digital products.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $100 - $149 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Costa Mesa, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2015
  • Languages
  • Timezones

Overview by:

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Dave Shah
Co-Founder & CEO About the Team

5 Languages that we service

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Italian

2 Timezones that we service

EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)

5 Locations

  • Costa Mesa , CA
  • Beverly Hills , CA
  • Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
  • Miami , FL
  • Dallas , TX

Service Lines
Mobile App Development
50%
AI Development
20%
Web Development
20%
UX/UI Design
10%
Select Focus Area
AI Expertise
Machine Learning
40%
AI Recommendation Systems
20%
Chatbots & Conversational AI
20%
Cognitive Computing
10%
Voice and Speech Recognition
10%
Application Platforms
Amazon Application Development Framework
70%
Linux server
20%
Azure Platform
10%
AI Technologies & Models
Open AI GPT-3
40%
Deepmind Gopher
20%
Open AI Dall-E 2
20%
Dreamfusion
10%
Stable Diffusion
10%
CMS Focus
WordPress CMS
100%
Frameworks and CMS
NodeJS
27%
Flutter
21%
Laravel
21%
React Native
11%
Django
5%
NextJS
5%
React
5%
VueJS
5%
Mobile Focus
Health & Wellness Mobile App Development
20%
Social App Development
15%
Travel & Lifestyle Mobile App Development
15%
Consumer Mobile App Development
10%
Field Operations Mobile App Development
10%
Financial Mobile App Development
10%
Mobile Commerce
10%
Productivity Mobile App Development
10%
Mobile Platforms
iPhone iOS App Development
40%
Hybrid & cross platform apps
35%
Android App Development
25%
Programming & Scripting
Swift
37%
Kotlin
20%
JavaScript
16%
PHP
11%
SQL
11%
Typescript
5%
User Experience Focus
UX Strategy
60%
Usability Testing
30%
User Research
10%
Industries
Medical
15%
Real estate
15%
Arts, entertainment & music
10%
Consumer products & services
10%
Energy & natural resources
10%
Government
10%
Hospitality & leisure
10%
Retail
10%
eCommerce
10%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
50%
Small Business (<$10M)
40%
Enterprise (>$1B)
10%
Certified in:
Mobile App Development UX/UI Design

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+
Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr
Rating for cost 5 /5

What Clients Have Said

Wve Labs offers competitive pricing for app and web development, with project costs typically ranging from $10,000 to over $200,000. Clients highlight good value for cost, effective communication, and timely delivery, indicating strong project management and customer service.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 30 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
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Mobile App Development Packages

starting at $25,000/total

Wve Labs Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 5.0
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Affordability and Value for Money

    Wve Labs is recognized for offering competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Clients appreciate the value they receive, particularly startups and smaller businesses seeking cost-effective solutions for app development.

  • Effective Problem-Solving and Adaptability

    Wve Labs is praised for their problem-solving skills and adaptability in addressing unforeseen challenges. Clients appreciate their ability to navigate issues efficiently and implement solutions that align with project goals.

  • Room for Improvement in Communication Frequency

    While communication is generally praised, some clients suggest that more frequent updates could enhance the experience. Ensuring regular touchpoints and proactive status reports would further strengthen client relationships.

  • Strong Project Management Skills

    Clients consistently praise Wve Labs for their effective project management. They meet deadlines, maintain clear communication, and are responsive to client needs. Their ability to manage projects efficiently and keep clients informed is a standout feature of their service.

  • Personalized Approach and Client Engagement

    Wve Labs offers a personalized approach, engaging clients throughout the project lifecycle. Clients appreciate their dedication to understanding client visions and providing tailored solutions that align with specific business needs.

  • High-Quality Design and Aesthetics

    Clients are impressed with Wve Labs' design capabilities, noting their ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. Their design work often exceeds client expectations and plays a crucial role in the overall success of projects.

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Android & iOS App Dev & Design for Consent Comm Platform Co

  • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • Android App Development iPhone iOS App Development
  • Confidential
  • Mar. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
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5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Working with them was truly an incredible experience, and I would recommend them without hesitation."

Dec 16, 2025
Executive, The NotME App
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  • Telecommunications
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Wve Labs developed and designed an Android and iOS app for a consent communication platform company. The team was responsible for building a scalable app, its backend, API integrations, and a UX/UI design.

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Custom Mobile App Development

A custom, project-based engagement for companies that need a mobile app designed and built from the ground up. Scope, timeline, and pricing are tailored to your product goals, starting at $25,000.

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Best for a single, focused app launch

$25,000 /total
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Medium

Best for full-featured apps with backend needs

$50,000 /total
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Large

Best for complex, enterprise-grade product builds

$100,000 /total
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$25,000

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Our Story

Founded in 2015 by CEO Dave Shah and CTO Ankit Purohit, Wve Labs is a digital product studio built for founders and enterprise teams who need more than a prototype. We pair product strategy, UX/UI design, and applied AI with elite engineering to take ideas from first sketch to production-grade software. Digital products. Done beautifully — that's our standard on every engagement, whether we're rescuing a stalled MVP or building a system made to scale.

Meet the Team

Dave Shah

Dave ShahCo-Founder & CEO

Leads Wve Labs vision, strategy, and growth.

Brian Castaneda

Brian CastanedaGrowth Marketing

Drives marketing strategies focused on awareness, acquisition, and growth.

Ankit Purohit

Ankit PurohitCo-Founder & CTO

Co-founder and CTO, leading product architecture and engineering.

What Sets Us Apart

Applied AI, Production-Grade

We don't just prototype with AI, we take ideas from first sketch to production-grade software, pairing product strategy, UX/UI design, and applied AI with elite engineering.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

Our products have reached 250M+ users, with work for brands like Marriott, Guardian, Sony, and Honda spanning healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and enterprise.

Built for Long-Term Partnership

We see 92% client retention over three years, a track record built on shipping reliable, scalable software and staying with clients well past launch.

Quick Facts

Multilingual Team

30 Verified Clutch Clients

11 years in business

Tools and Technology

Slack
Jira
Notion
GitHub
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Datadog
Figma
Adobe XD

Commonly Asked Questions

Wve Labs is a digital product studio offering custom software development, AI development and automation, web and mobile app development, SaaS and enterprise software, UI/UX and product design, and cloud development. We take products from early-stage prototyping all the way through production-grade launch and ongoing support.

We work with startups, growth-stage companies, and established enterprises that need a production-grade product, not just a prototype. Our deepest experience spans healthcare and lifestyle, hospitality and leisure, sports and entertainment, and real estate and construction, alongside broader enterprise engagements.

Engagements typically start at $25k+ and scale with the scope of the project. We're set up for serious, production-grade builds rather than quick freelance work, so we're the best fit for clients with a defined project, a real budget, and a clear timeline.

Yes, Applied AI is core to how we build. We've launched 70+ AI solutions for clients, and we specialize in taking teams beyond an AI-generated prototype (built on tools like Lovable or Replit) into a secure, scalable, production-grade AI product.

Most agencies can produce a prototype; we specialize in taking it the rest of the way. We pair product strategy, UX/UI design, and applied AI with elite engineering, and the results back it up: 250M+ users reached across our products, 92% three-year client retention, and launches that come roughly 40% faster than the industry norm.

Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Wve Labs is a legally registered business,
financially sound (Creditsafe: Low Risk), and backed by 30 verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews
30
Overall Review Rating
5
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
September 14, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name WVE, LLC
Source California Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation California
Date of Formation July 13, 2018
Status Active
Last Updated August 4, 2021
ID 201604710279

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated February 2, 2023
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1679 Placentia Ave Costa Mesa, CA, United States 92627

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