I've been down that road with my recent app build. Even with a good test, there is no guarantee that the final version will be successful. There are over 1.5 MILLION apps in the App Store. That is a lot of noise to cut through.

The idea of outsourcing the original build is good and there are several freelance sites you can use to get started. We went that route and hired a freelancer out of Vietnam. While the prototype worked, it was a painful process. Be prepared for language barriers, translation issues and other problems.

I can help you get started and guide you through development. Let me know if you'd like to find a time to talk.

Best,
Brian