What does the standard MVP scope for an m-commerce app include?

The standard MVP scope includes elements such as setup and architecture, the home screen, authentication and user profile, shopping cart and checkout, wishlist and reviews, basic analytics, product listing, product card, push notifications, product search, and a loyalty program. This is a generalized scope. Every online store has a slightly different vision for its app, so estimates are conducted on an individual basis.

What is an MD and how does it affect cost calculation?

An MD (man-day) is a unit measuring work effort, not calendar time. One MD equals 8 hours. On the project to-do list, each task is assigned an estimated number of hours required for its completion, which is expressed in MDs. The total number of MDs forms the basis for determining the estimated project cost. The actual calendar timeline also depends on factors such as team size, parallel work across tasks, and the time needed for client feedback.

What is included in Phase 0 (the starter pack) of a project?

Phase 0 is an optional, additional category in the estimation. It can include services such as Product Discovery workshops (developing the app’s vision while accounting for business goals, client resources, and target audience needs, plus technical analysis), user flow and information architecture design, matching the design system to the client’s brand book, UI designs, and building a clickable prototype (POC).

Which billing model works better with Rappid Workflow?

In Rappid Workflow, thanks to ready-made modules, it is easier to precisely estimate time and scope at the start of an MVP, making the fixed-price model with a set upfront price often a better fit. During the maintenance phase after the MVP launch, a Time & Material (T&M) model is used. This involves billing for the actual working time of the team, which better suits the dynamic nature of development work after the app goes live.

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Justyna Zielonka 24 September 2026

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