Do you need top educational app developers to create engaging, functional, secure, and certified learning apps? Dive into our list of leading educational app development companies with experience in learning management systems, corporate training apps, virtual conferencing and video platforms, and custom educational software. Filter the results via expertise, location, client reviews, pricing, team size, and more to connect with the right company for your project needs.Â
DesignRush reviewed 590+ educational app development companies based on their range of services, portfolio, industry reputation, pricing, and client reviews to bring you the best in the industry. Here’s a list of the best educational application developers.
The Number 1 Educational App Developer as Selected by DesignRush Is:
Geniusee has a team of 200+ experts that specializes in developing end-to-end academic, self-education, and business training solutions. This includes learning management systems, mobile learning products, educational platforms, corporate learning software, and school management software.
Since it was established, Geniusee has delivered over 150 projects to brands across 20 countries. It is also ISO-certified, Nielsen Norman Group UX-certified, Scrum Alliance-certified, and a Gold Partner of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.
MyTutor and Geniusee have worked together on a few projects and formed a strong partnership. For one particular project, MyTutor asked Geniusee to develop two educational platforms for its US market and another two for its UK market.
The educational app developer provided a 40-member team that built platforms with:
Multiple integration capabilities
Highly secure payment systems
Tailored APIs for video lessons
Customizable timetables
Interfaces for the student, teacher, and tutor
Geniusee finished the minimum viable product (MVP) version within two months. To date, 1,300+ secondary schools use MyTutor.
X2 Mobile is dedicated to building dynamic mobile apps and technology for education, with tools that are used by 2,000,000+ students across 1,300 school districts. It offers UI/UX design, user research, mobile cross-platform development, and app maintenance and support services. Plus, it is highly involved with the European EdTech Alliance and EIT Urban Mobility, ensuring its educational apps follow the best practices.
Non-profit educational organization Collaborative Classroom wanted a game that helped children learn how to read and write at home. Using the client’s educational resources, X2 Mobile developed WordWorks — an educational app that taught children how to spell and categorize words through interactive gameplay. Today, the educational application has over 2 million users. Moreover, this project started the six-year partnership between Collaborative Classroom and X2 Mobile.
Notable clients: Ikea, Google, Boston Consulting Group, Edfundo
With over 1,500 educational app developers, Appinventiv is one of the largest IT services providers worldwide. It also offers a wide range of educational app development services, including:
Corporate training apps
Induction and orientation apps
Employee engagement apps
Skill boosting apps
Tuition apps
Education to Career (E2C) eLearning apps
Virtual classroom and video conferencing platforms
LMS
eLearning apps for the disabled
On-demand eLearning apps
In total, Appinventiv has delivered 3,000+ solutions, transformed 500+ legacy systems, and helped startups raise $950+ million in investment.
Wanting to improve financial literacy among children, a group of teachers partnered with Appinventiv. The latter built the end-to-end mobile app Edfundo, using native iOS and Android application-based services. It also implemented flexible parental control features and data analytics to help guardians track their children’s money management.
Through Appventiv’s help, Edfundo earned $3.5 million in seed funding. The client also partnered with Visa and NymCard to improve the app’s capabilities. Lastly, Appventiv helped transform Edfundo into a SaaS-based platform.
Notable clients: American Express, Loreal, Bayer, Vidyayala
Sapphire Software Solutions is a web, mobile app, and software development company that customizes white-label educational apps. This includes interactive eBooks, puzzle-solving apps, worksheet apps, classroom apps, skill-boosting apps powered by AR/VR, and tuition apps.
In the past years, the educational app developer has worked with 2,800+ satisfied clients and achieved a 95% client retention rate. It has also deployed 1,500+ projects across 18 industries and 30+ countries.
Wanting to help educational institutions digitize their school management system, Sapphire Software Solutions developed Vidyayala. The enterprise resource planning solution provides:
A mobile app for parents to track their children’s academic progress
An online portal where students can access educational resources and school updates
An online payment portal
A school bus management tool
Automated SMS function that sends school alerts and news to parents
Electronic exams
Thus far, Vidyayala has served 1,600+ educational institutions globally, including IIT Bombay Campus, Shanti Asiatic School, VEDIC Group of Institutions, and Adani Group of Schools. The app has also produced 1,500+ school reports and has helped train 20,000+ professionals.
Best for: On-demand educational apps powered by AI
Average hourly rate:Â Inquire
Minimum budget: Inquire
Founded: 2015
Location: Dulles, VA
Notable clients: Milkbun, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Lifology, Byju
Techugo aims to improve the learning experience by producing on-demand educational apps like LMS, student management systems, video conferencing software, exam preparation apps, and language learning apps. It also offers expertise in AR/VR, blockchain development, IoT, artificial intelligence, and mobile app development. Since it was founded, Techugo has built 14,000+ mobile apps and 50+ AI solutions that helped generate $860+ million in revenue for its 800+ clients.
The client collaborated with Techugo and six other educational organizations to build Byju’s. With its skills, Techugo improved the user experience by providing API to third-party vendors, simplifying the course purchasing process, and including personalized features based on data analytics. As a result, Byju’s:
From progressive web app development to SaaS development and maintenance, SoluLab provides multidisciplinary software engineering services for the educational technology industry. But what makes this agency unique is its free service policy for 15 days. During this time, clients can experience SoluLab’s work and communication strategy before committing to a project.
SoluLab has worked with 500+ happy clients, delivered 1,500+ projects, and wrote 100 million lines of code. Moreover, the educational app developer has 220+ staff members and five global offices.
The client partnered with SoluLab to create an online educational solution. The educational app development company constructed Instaclass, a web and mobile app that supported online sessions, call recording, group chats, tutorial videos and notes, and multi-language support. Additionally, it complied with the Middle East’s educational and data privacy regulations.
As a result, Instaclass was named “Middle East’s first digital learning platform”.
Notable clients: DHL, Caterpillar Inc, StudyGate, ATP STAR
Specializing in digital transformation, Hidden Brains Infotech is a software development and IT consulting firm offering eLearning solutions. This includes school management systems, LMS, virtual classrooms, student and academic expert portals, and social and emotional learning solutions. Thus far, Hidden Brains Infotech has worked with 2,000+ clients across 107 countries, launched 5,000+ projects, and won over 15 awards. Additionally, its educational apps have been used by over 50 million students and 70,000 instructors.
Hidden Brains Infotech worked with clients to build ATP STAR, a video-based solution that helps Indian students prepare for engineering and medical exams. To develop this, the educational app developer used Mustache JS to simulate the actual exams and Vimeo and YouTube to host the 4,000+ tutoring videos. It also used Amazon SES and Google Firebase to manage 1,000+ push notifications. As a result, ATP STAR has 150,000+ downloads and 200,000+ registered users.
Light IT Global is a software engineering company that offers services in:
Online learning and tutoring platforms
Educational mobile apps
Gamified learning software
AR/VR education software
Online education marketplace
Vocational education and training
Industry-specific training software and workforce development solutions
Custom LMS development
eLearning software development
School software solutions
With its varied expertise, Light IT Global’s educational apps have been used by over 1,000,000 students and 100 accredited educational institutions in 30+ countries. It has also delivered 400+ end-to-end projects and won 20+ industry awards.
Wanting to create a data collection system for education institutions, an EU-based company approached Light IT Global. The educational app development company leveraged AI/ML for quick data analytics; included four types of analytics reports for easier data visualization; and integrated three different user roles to ensure maximum security. Through this, the client could produce reports in less than 60 seconds. To date, 100+ European educational institutions use the app.
With a 95% hire-to-success rate, Altoros boasts of partnering with 750+ happy clients and producing 1,400+ projects across 30+ countries. The educational app developer also provides expertise in custom educational software development, legacy system modernization, third-party integration, UI/UX design, and educational software testing. Altoros has seven global offices and 350+ remote team members — 44% of which are mid-level experts and 56% are senior-level engineers.
A US Head Start provider partnered with Altoros to improve its eLearning system and mobile app. Altoros migrated the system from Windows Forms to Angular, integrated Vimeo, developed a mobile-first UX/UI design, and built a customizable video platform. In doing so, it reduced server response time by 20x and enhanced 11 business-critical modules. As a result, 1,600+ childcare centers now use the app.
Composed of a team of 1,600+ IT professionals, Innowise provides a full range of educational app development services for educational institutions, corporations, and startups worldwide. This includes business analysis, custom software development and engineering, UI/UX design, DevOps, and infrastructure management.
Thus far, Innowise has delivered 1,000+ successful projects and worked with 300+ businesses from 60+ countries, 93% of which are recurring customers.
Innowise collaborated with medical experts and institutions to create VOKA, a 3D human anatomy and pathologies atlas. To build it, the educational app company used extensive reality technology, authentic clinical CT/MRI scans, and web and app development. As a result, VOKA has been recognized as a leading MedTech software solution that is used by medical institutions across 158+ countries. It also has a 60% user return rate and 100% crash-free performance.
How We Picked the Best Educational App Development Companies
After reviewing hundreds of agency profiles, case studies, and testimonials, DesignRush developed a scoring system to select the top educational app developers. We ranked each one based on the following:
Reviews: Quality of work, client satisfaction, and level of trustworthiness
Portfolio: Tangible examples of an agency's track record
Awards, certifications, and tech stack: Industry reputation and innovation
Team bios: The agency’s qualifications and team dynamics
Top services: Core competencies and areas of expertise
10 Most Popular Educational App Developers Compared
Agency name
Location
Hourly rate
Size
Best for
Geniusee
Middletown, DE
$40
100 - 249
Overall
X2 Mobile
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
$60
Under 49
iOS and Android native app development
Appinventiv
Noida, India
$25
1,000 & Up
Educational tech startups
Sapphire Software Solutions
Ahmedabad, India
$10
100 - 249
White-label educational apps
Techugo
Dulles, VA
Inquire
250 - 499
On-demand educational apps powered by AI
SoluLab
Woodland, CA
$30
50 - 99
Blockchain and mobile app development
Hidden Brains Infotech
Schaumburg, IL
$25
500 - 999
Legacy system modernization
Light IT Global
Rickmansworth, UK
$35
100 - 249
Data engineering
Altoros
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$50
250 – 499
Legacy system modernization
Innowise Group
St. Petersburg, FL
$150
1,000 & Up
Medical education solutions
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58 Companies-Rankings updated: September 08, 2026
Each agency undergoes DesignRush evaluation for professional expertise and genuine client satisfaction to assist your search. Some featured placements are paid.
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An educational app development company builds scalable programs and platforms to facilitate virtual learning. It does this by using modern technology and tools, such as:Â
The educational app market has been rising for the past 10 years, with an expected annual growth rate of 10% from 2022-2027. Moreover, data shows that its market volume will reach $10 billion by 2027. The factors affecting its growth are:Â
Demand for STEM-based applicationsÂ
Adoption of digital solutions in schoolsÂ
Government regulations and initiativesÂ
In 2022, the language learning app Duolingo was the most downloaded education application worldwide with 98 million downloads. Ranking second was the educational worldbuilding app Toca Life World with 72 million downloads.Â
What do educational app developers do?
Educational app developers create, modify, test, optimize, and maintain applications for online learning. Some even provide IT training and in-house support. Generally, educational app development companies offer the following services:Â
Custom web and app design and development Â
Minimum viable product (MVP) development Â
UI/UX designÂ
PrototypingÂ
WireframingÂ
Data architecture and analyticsÂ
User testing and quality assuranceÂ
Software maintenance and optimizationÂ
The range of services you will need depends on your project scope. For example, a brain training mobile app might only need custom app development and maintenance. Meanwhile, a learning management system will require more comprehensive services and support, as it must have different dashboards for the student, teacher, and parent. It will also need to comply with your country’s educational regulations.Â
Here are common types of educational apps with examples:Â
Learning management systems (LMS): Canvas, Edmodo, Adobe Learning ManagerÂ
Classroom apps: Class Dojo, Seesaw, Prodigy EducationÂ
Test preparation apps: SAT Flashcards, IELTS Prep App, Professional Pocket PrepÂ
Reading and writing apps: AdaptedMind, Writing Wizard, HOMERÂ
Language learning apps: Duolingo, Babbel, Rosetta StoneÂ
Onboarding and Orientation apps: BambooHR, Absorb LMS, RipplingÂ
Corporate training apps: EduBrite, Udemy, HooplaÂ
How long does it take to develop an educational app?
It takes at least 519 hours to develop an educational app. However, the process can take longer, depending on your product scope, features, and platform. Below is a breakdown of the developmental hours for an EdTech app per stage of the development process.Â
StageÂ
Estimated number of hoursÂ
WireframingÂ
32Â Â
DesigningÂ
40Â
SRSÂ
17
Test caseÂ
10
App developmentÂ
220
Backend developmentÂ
160
App testingÂ
40
The timeline for education app development can also vary depending on the features you want to incorporate:Â
FeaturesÂ
Estimated number of hoursÂ
Sign up/login pageÂ
43
Navigation/search filtersÂ
23
Profile page/dashboardÂ
41
Course
17
Payment portalsÂ
36
MenuÂ
95
Push notificationsÂ
14
Student management systemÂ
56
Course text/examinationÂ
55
These estimates cover only one platform or operating system. A cross-device educational app will require more hours.Â
What is the difference between education and eLearning apps?
The difference between an education app and an eLearning app is the structure. Although some use the terms interchangeably, eLearning applications are often tied to educational institutions, making them more formal in structure and scope. On the other hand, educational applications are broader in scale, as they can encompass anything from word games to LMS.Â
Here is a table, showing the differences and similarities between eLearning and education apps:Â
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Education applicationsÂ
eLearning applicationsÂ
Requires teacher-student interactionsÂ
Not alwaysÂ
YesÂ
Follows a set curriculum or learning moduleÂ
Not alwaysÂ
YesÂ
Has to comply with educational regulations and policiesÂ
Not alwaysÂ
YesÂ
Enables online learningÂ
Yes
YesÂ
ExamplesÂ
Duolingo, Coursera, EvernoteÂ
Google Classroom, Edmodo, Zoom EducationÂ
How much do educational app developers charge for their services?
An educational app developer charges at least $10,000 for an MVP. Meanwhile, the top 50 educational app developers on DesignRush charge an average of $54/hour. 6.3% of education app developers on DesignRush accept projects with a minimum budget under $1,000, and 4% accept a minimum budget over $50,000.Â
The cost of developing an educational app varies depending on the agency’s location and level of expertise as well as the complexity of your app. Here’s how much educational app developers charge per region:Â
While creating an educational app can be costly, it can also be profitable. In 2022, Chegg Study earned $766 million in revenue, making it the highest-earning education app globally. Additionally, the US education app industry generated $274 million in revenue in 2022. This is expected to increase further as the market grows.Â
Why should you hire educational app developers?
You should hire educational app developers because they have the expertise and technology to produce high-quality apps within a reasonable timeline and budget. They also help ensure your app's long-term growth by making it scalable, improving the user experience, performing quality assurance, and implementing security measurements. Â
Below are the specific benefits of hiring educational app developers:Â
1. Specialized expertiseÂ
An educational app requires more than technical expertise, it also requires in-depth industry knowledge of the education sector. This can range from knowing the different learning levels to understanding the technological capabilities of teachers. While this may come as readily available knowledge for experienced educational app developers, general app developers may have to conduct time-consuming industry research.Â
Moreover, educational app developers may also hold instructional design certificates and other accreditations that allow them to tailor solutions to meet the unique requirements of educational institutions, learners, and instructors.Â
For example, the educational app development company Appiventiv has over six years of experience in the education industry. So, when Vodafone India Foundation partnered with the agency to build the online learning platform Gurushala, it knew that the app should not only focus on students. The app also needed to engage teachers. Â
That is why Appiventiv also included games and reward systems for both students and teachers when it created Gurushala. As a result, Vodafone India Foundation received $2.1 million in funds for the app and onboarded 150,000+ teachers and students onto Gurushala.Â
2. Compliance with the latest policies Â
Educational apps need extra security and accessibility measures compared to regular apps because children and people with specialized needs often use them. For example, compliance with the COPPA, ADA, and User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG) may be necessary.Â
Educational apps must also follow the latest teaching and developmental learning principles, like the ISTE Standards. General app developers can easily miss these compliance measures.Â
In contrast, educational app developers follow these guidelines and policies daily. Moreover, they often collaborate with educational institutions, industry partners, and accessibility to stay updated on the best practices. As such, you can be certain that your educational app complies with the latest educational technology policies and guidelines.Â
For instance, X2 Mobile is part of the European EdTech Alliance and EIT Urban Mobility. Because of this, its educational apps have the advantage of using the latest educational and accessibility guidelines and being registered in the European EdTech ecosystem.Â
3. Cross-platform developmentÂ
Small in-house app development teams have limited skills and often specialize in one platform or operating system. On the flip side, educational app development agencies will provide you with a wide range of talents. Â
They’re also certified Android, iOS, and Windows developers. As such, they can ensure that your app functions on Android and iOS operating systems as well as on the desktop and website.Â
One such example is Techugo. With expertise in Android, iOS, and web development, the educational app developer helped Sterkla become an accessible coaching platform. It developed intuitive mobile and web app platforms so customers can easily use the app from their mobile, tablet, and desktop. As a result, Sterkla gained 30,000+ downloads.Â
4. Cost efficiencyÂ
Having an in-house educational app development team can be more expensive than hiring an agency. That’s because you will have to invest in employee salary and training. Additionally, you will also need to buy the necessary technology, software, credentials, and other tools to build an educational app. For example, Apple requires an annual fee of $99 - $299 to distribute an app on its store.Â
This can be quite expensive for an educational institution, as information technology makes up merely 4.9% of its annual spending. Plus, a community college’s IT department has less than 38 full-time staff members on average. Â
When you hire an educational app developer, you do not have to worry about all these expenses, as they often offer a packaged rate for all their services. Their prices might be more affordable due to their supplier discounts. Other educational app developers can even scale their teams as your demands for IT services grow.Â
5. Speed to marketÂ
An in-house IT team may need a longer timeline to develop your app because they have other responsibilities. This includes maintaining your enrollment and financial systems and helping students, staff, and teachers with their daily IT issues.Â
Meanwhile, educational app developers have streamlined the end-to-end process. They will also provide you with a dedicated team of experts. As such, you can experience faster development cycles and reduced time-to-market.Â
How do you choose the best educational app developers?
You can choose the best educational app developer by following the steps below:Â
Project scope: Identify your educational app type, target audiences and their learning levels, features, and budget.Â
Technology: Understand the different technologies and platforms used for learning apps and choose the ones that best suit your target audiences. For example, educational institutions often use one type of operating system for the entire school. However, if you’re targeting more general audiences, you will need a multi-platform educational application.Â
Educational policies: Research on educational guidelines and policies that affect your target audiences. For example, Australia has national guidelines for screen time for children under the age of 17. Â
Experience: Search for educational app developers with the skills, experience, and tech stack that match your project scope. Educational app developers who have worked with projects like yours can give you valuable advice on how to improve your product. Â
Educational app developer location: Consider the educational app developer’s location. It is important to note that while offshore agencies have more affordable rates, they might not be as familiar with the educational laws in your country as inshore agencies.Â
Due diligence: Verify their credibility by checking their portfolio, case studies, and client testimonials and reviews.Â
Verification: Set up interviews with your shortlisted educational app development companies to see if they’re compatible with your team. Â
Budget: Send a request for a proposal (RFP)Â together with your project scope and timeline to your shortlisted educational app developers.Â
Selection: Choose the educational app development company and establish your project management process.Â
For a tailored list of educational app developers, contact us. Our team will help you find the most suitable agency based on your list of requirements. You can browse our Marketplace for more details.Â
What questions should you ask educational app developers before you hire one?
You can ask educational app developers the following:Â
Its Relevant BackgroundÂ
What is your educational app development expertise? Â
Do you have experience developing educational apps for my specific target audience and their learning levels?Â
How familiar are you with my country’s educational guidelines and policies? Do you have certificates and accreditations to prove it? For instance, are you familiar with the Common Core State Standards?Â
Do you have experience developing cross-platform apps? How do you ensure that my apps can be used by learners at home, school, and other environments?Â
Have you built and grown apps like my educational app? If so, can you share your experiences?Â
Company Services and ProcessesÂ
What technology, methodologies, and coding languages do you specialize in?Â
What UI/UX best practices do you use that are specific to my target audience’s learning level?Â
How do you test for quality, usability, and accessibility? How do you comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Human Interface Guidelines, ADA, and UAAG?Â
How do you ensure that my educational app will comply with data security and privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule?Â
Do your services come with a warranty?Â
Do you offer continued support and maintenance after product launch?Â
What’s your process for fixing bugs and issues?Â
The ProjectÂ
How do you ensure that my product aligns with current teaching practices?Â
Can you provide integrations with other educational apps? For example, can you integrate my educational app with the different LMS?Â
How do you set project milestones, timelines, and KPIs?Â
How do you update clients on current project progress?Â
How much involvement will I have during the product’s development?Â
What flexibility do you offer in adjusting resources, timelines, and budgets when project scope changes?Â
What’s your turnover process? Do you provide skills training and workshops to both my team and future users, like schools and colleges?Â
Who owns the source code after development?Â
How will you help grow my app? How will you monetize my educational app?Â
What are the best educational app developers in the US?
The top 10 educationnal app developers in the US are:Â
Top clients: Nokia, International Business Times, Nimbus Web Inc, LE SolutionsÂ
Scroll up and find out more about these agencies and uncover additional leading educational app development agencies. All of them have been chosen based on successful projects, industry reputation, customer reviews, and team expertise. And if you want to further personalize your search, you can sort companies by location, budget size, hourly rates, and reviews.Â
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