Professional apps, built personally

Have an app idea you keep meaning to build?

I'm Robert Kotcher, a Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate who helps people turn ideas into working apps without breaking the bank.

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CMU CSCarnegie Mellon computer science graduate

10+ yrsturning ideas into working software

3 appsapps I built that were acquired

8Musers on a mobile product I helped build

Your technical partner for $1,200/month.

. My model is simple: one senior technical partner who can meet weekly, answer questions directly, and handle the practical work of designing, building, launching, and maintaining your app.

$1,200/mo

Direct App Partner

Weekly video call to review progress and decide what matters next.
Daily email and text support for questions, feedback, and decisions.
Design, development, launch, hosting guidance, and ongoing maintenance.
No technical or product experience required to work together.

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How it works

Visible progress from idea to launch.

Tell me the idea

We start with the outcome you want, who it helps, what you already have, and what would make the first version useful.

Shape the first version

I translate the vision into a clear build plan: what to include now, what to skip, and what should stay flexible.

Build in the open

You see steady progress, send feedback as it becomes real, and get direct access to the person doing the work.

Launch and improve

Once it is live, we keep it running, refine what users need, and add the next useful piece.

A personal note

I care about doing things right.

Good software starts with listening and asking the right questions. I'll help you sort through the idea, make practical decisions, and build toward something people can actually use. You do not need to speak in technical language or arrive with a perfect plan. Bring the vision, the rough edges, and the constraints. We'll turn them into a working product together.

Selected apps

Portfolio Samples

Expii

A learning platform from a Carnegie Mellon math professor's spinoff company, built around helping students choose how they learn.

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Moment

An iOS and Android app that helped people monitor screen time, understand phone habits, and build healthier routines.

Threads

A workplace app that helps employees monitor all of their work apps and manage them with AI in one place.

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BoardGameHQ

A local board-game events product that helps people host game nights, find nearby events, and organize players around tables.

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Ready when you are

Ready to make your app real?

Send me the rough idea, the goal, or the problem you keep coming back to. I'll help you figure out the practical next step.

Send Your Idea

Call or text 215-292-3536 rkotcher@gmail.com