Services
Full-Stack Web App Development in Singapore
When a business needs more than a brochure site — a customer portal, an internal operations tool, a real-time dashboard, or a data-heavy MVP — Movara Solutions handles the entire stack: the React front end, the Node.js back end, the database, and the deployment that keeps it running. Web app work spans a wide range, so we define the problem precisely before choosing an architecture. This sits within our broader development practice — see /services/development for websites, web apps, and 3D together. Projects start from S$1,000.
A real system we built: the Command Center
The clearest way to explain how we build is to show one. The Movara Command Center is an internal dashboard tracking our own SEO and GEO automation pipeline — jobs that research keywords, draft pages, and prepare content run continuously, and the team needs to see queued, running, succeeding, and failing jobs in real time. Rather than poll a database, it streams job state to the browser with Server-Sent Events, so the board updates the instant a job changes. It is not a demo — it is a working system we use daily.
A modern, deliberately boring stack
We keep the stack type-safe and boring where boring is better: React and TypeScript on the front end, Node.js on the back, SQLite for lean internal tools or PostgreSQL for relational scale, Drizzle ORM for type-safe queries, and Server-Sent Events for lightweight live updates without WebSocket overhead. The choice between SQLite and Postgres, or SSE and full WebSockets, is made per project — we pick the simplest tool that solves the problem well, and nothing heavier.
Scoped to a defined problem
Different web apps carry different timelines — a microsite ships in days, a focused MVP with one core feature and auth in a few weeks, an internal tool with real-time data and role-based access a little longer, and a full platform per project. Every engagement is quoted against a defined problem, with a fixed scope agreed before work begins, so there are no surprise invoices mid-build.
Senior, and Singapore-based
We are small and senior, which means the people who scope your project are the people who build it — no layer of account managers between you and the engineers. We can build from scratch or take over and stabilise an existing React and Node.js codebase, starting with a review to understand the current state and agree a realistic plan before changing anything.
Frequently asked
- How much does a web app cost in Singapore?
- Projects start from S$1,000, with the final figure depending on scope, features, and integrations. A simple internal tool sits at the lower end, while a multi-module product platform is quoted per project. We agree a fixed scope before any code is written so the cost is clear up front.
- How long does it take to build an MVP?
- As an illustrative example, a focused MVP with one core feature, authentication, and a single data model typically takes around two to six weeks. The timeline depends on how tightly the scope is defined. We prioritise shipping a working core first, then iterating, rather than over-building before launch.
- Should I use React or a no-code platform?
- No-code tools are excellent for simple, standard workflows but hit walls with custom logic, real-time data, and integrations. A React and Node.js build gives you full control, no per-seat lock-in, and a codebase you own outright. For genuine complexity — like the SSE streaming in our Command Center — a custom build is usually the better long-term choice.
- Do you handle hosting and maintenance after launch?
- Yes. We set up managed hosting with CI/CD so deployments are repeatable and predictable. Ongoing maintenance — updates, monitoring, and fixes — can be arranged as part of the engagement so your web app stays healthy after launch.
- Can you take over an existing codebase?
- Yes. We regularly take over existing React and Node.js projects to stabilise, refactor, or extend them. The first step is a code review to understand the current state, identify risks, and agree a realistic plan before making changes.