Best Consumer Application Developers

6 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026

DesignRush evaluates each agency using expert assessment and client feedback to inform your choices. Some featured agencies have paid placements.

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  • Designli

    Helping non-technical founders find peace of mind.

    At Designli, we pair non-technical software founders with full-time, founder-aligned product teams. Software engineers, designers, and product owners who don't just speak code, they speak human. We guide you through every step with clarity, structure, and care.  [... see all Designli reviews ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Designli Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • IoT
    • Blockchain
    • AI Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Paidback
      App Development Project for Fintech Company Paidback
    • Icueity
      App Development Project for Software & IT Services Company Icueity
    • Cabin Time
      App Development Project Cabin Time
    • AskIris
      Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Project for Health Care Company AskIris
    • Behind the Knife
      Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Project for Health Care Company Behind the Knife
    • True Load Time
      Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Project for Transportation & Logistics Company True Load Time
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    Designli Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Founder & CEO at Innershell
      5.0★
      Mobile App Development Review from Anonymous

      Designli delivered a high-quality prototype on a tight timeline. The team was responsive to feedback, met every deadline, stayed within budget, and quickly adapted to requested changes. Their expertise in app design and development was evident throughout the project and left a strong impression.

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    • Anonymous CEO at Monjour
      5.0★
      AI UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Designli produced a complete, functional Figma prototype for our solution. They communicated clearly through virtual meetings and stood out for their strong process, gathering feedback from multiple stakeholders and delivering on schedule. Overall, we were very impressed with their work.

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    • Anonymous CTO at Code Willing
      5.0★
      AI UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Designli delivered Figma wireframes that were both well-crafted and well-received by our team. The designs were clean, intuitive, and elegant, reflecting strong design intuition. Throughout the process, the team stayed organized, communicated clearly via Basecamp, and delivered everything on time.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Goodwill
    • Earthlink
    • Rotary
    • State of South Carolina
    • Secur.Space
    • Grappos
    • Michelin
    • Accel Entertainment
    • Millennium Parking Garages
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    5.0 5.0 (79)
    4.9 4.9 (84)

  • Lounge Lizard

    Growth Marketing & Web Design Experts Since 1998

    Since 1998, Lounge Lizard Brandtenders and Marketing Mixologists Have Created the Internets Best Websites & Digital Marketing Campaigns Yielding the Highest ROI. Ask about our 7 Second Rule!  [... see all Lounge Lizard reviews ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    27 Projects Listed

    Lounge Lizard Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • eCommerce
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Colorado Rafting
      WordPress Website Design Project for Recreation & Travel Company Colorado Rafting
    • Genius World
      WordPress Website Design Project for Nonprofit Company Genius World
    • Axium Packaging
      WordPress Website Design Project Axium Packaging
    • viLogics
      WordPress Website Design Project for Software & IT Services Company viLogics
    • Gold Dust West Casino
      WordPress Website Design Project for Gambling Company Gold Dust West Casino
    • Website Closers
      WordPress Website Design Project for Corporate Services Company Website Closers
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    Lounge Lizard Reviews & Testimonials

    • Roxana Vinueza
      Roxana Vinueza Marketing at Ace and Jack
      5.0★
      Digital Services Review from Roxana Vinueza

      Lounge Lizard is top notch. They brought a level of expertise to my business that boosted our search rankings and improved our online image. I highly recommend Lounge Lizard if your serious about growing your business on the Internet

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    • Anonymous Founder at Medical Research Mobile App
      5.0★
      Mobile App Development Review from Anonymous

      I wasn’t sure what to expect, but these folks really know their stuff. They answered all my random questions without making me feel dumb, which was a relief.

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    • Anonymous IT Manager at Loop-Loc
      5.0★
      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      I wasn’t expecting their setup to be so smooth, honestly. They kinda made everything feel way less complicated than I thought it’d be.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Honeywell
    • Disney
    • Dylan's Candy Bar
    • Canon
    • NYU
    • Broadway League
    • Reuters
    • ISUZU
    • Renaissance Capital
    • Agility
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    4.8 4.8 (10)
    4.7 4.7 (26)

  • WORK Labs

    Creative Branding Agency Located in Richmond, Virginia

    We're always thinking. It's what we do. We are a branding agency. Working for Fortune 500 companies to Startups. We work hard. We have fun.  [... view WORK Labs profile ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    WORK Labs Services

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Cobra USA
    • CST
    • Journeyman's Adventure Company
    • Time On The Hill
    • Spurrier Group
    • Fine Fettle
    • Splendid Gardn
    • Bootleggers
    • Mission Gate
    • Old Hollywood Light Co.
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    4.5 4.5 (4)

  • Sketch Development Services

    Better Teams // Better Software

    Sketch provides software development services for Fortune 500 clients and startups alike. We specialize in product delivery consulting, software development services, and cloud consulting services.  [... view Sketch Development Services profile ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Sketch Development Services Services

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • IT Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Sketch Development Services Reviews & Testimonials

    • Monica
      Monica Review from Google
      5.0★

      Monica's Review Sourced from Google

      Amazing and talented people. I’ve worked for both client and agency side and can can say their partnership is amazing. They truly care about ongoing operations and not just ending it at a project level. Highly recommend! Message me if you want specifics.

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    • John Andesilich
      John Andesilich Review from Google
      5.0★

      John Andesilich's Review Sourced from Google

      I own a marketing firm in Troy MO and I recently met with Calvin at Sketch Development Services to discuss a software development project I have been thinking about pursuing. He was very nice, easy to speak to and even though his field is a bit out of my knowledge base, he was able to explain things in a way that made perfect sense. I look forward to working with him and his team in the future and recommend anyone looking for a software or app development company to give them a try.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • U.S. Bank
    • Centene Corporation
    • Maritz
    • Change Healthcare
    • Stifel
    • Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)
    • bioMerieux
    • CareSource
    • CENTEGIX
    • Purina
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Simple Thread

    Powering the Future Together

    Digital product design and engineering for startups, investors, and enterprises.  [... view Simple Thread profile ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Simple Thread Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • IT Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Dominion Energy
    • University of Virginia
    • Weinstein Properties
    • Strategic Risk Associates
    • Totem Cybersecurity
    • Outdoor Living Brands
    • MajorClarity
    • Spang
    • Seasonal Roots
    • Dominion Due Diligence Group
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  • Shockoe

    Design & Development Of Mobile Apps

    Our award-winning digital experiences improve lives across a range of platforms, including mobile, wearables, Web 3.0, AR/VR, and kiosks.  [... view Shockoe profile ]
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Shockoe Services

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • American Express
    • Winn Dixie
    • 21st Century Insurance
    • A.C. Moore
    • Virginia Credit Union
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