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10 Most Popular Mobile App Design & Development Companies in Chicago Compared

Compare the 10 most popular mobile app design and development agencies in Chicago. Use the table below to get a quick overview of their hourly rates, company size, key services, and best-fit clients to help you find the perfect partner for your needs.

Agency Name Hourly Rate Minimal Budget Size Best for
Naked DevelopmentInquire$25,000-$50,000Under 49Creative development and consultancy
Mercury Development$50Inquire250 - 499Software development and QA
Azumo$55$50,000 & Up100 - 249Intelligent apps
Trango TechInquire$1,000-$10,000100 - 249eCommerce platforms
Goji Labs$149$25,000-$50,000Under 49UI/UX-focused apps
ELEKS$50$25,000-$50,0001000 & upEnterprise-grade software
Zazz$45Inquire250 - 499Custom mobile apps
Digital Silk$150Inquire100 - 249Superior digital solutions
Plego TechnologiesInquireInquireUnder 49Custom software and web applications
Zuci Systems$40$10,000-$25,000250 - 499Digital and quality engineering
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  • Probey Services

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    World's #1 Rated & Reviewed App, Website & Software Development Company

    Specializing in iOS, Android, and Flutter app development, Probey Services builds custom solutions that grow with businesses. Backed by 12+ years of experience and a team of 320+ specialists, it has delivered 1,800+ projects and served 120+ clients, including Waze and the Cleveland Clinic...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    94 Projects Listed

    Probey Services Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
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    • Bartisans
    • Samyakk
    • 30 Days Fitness
    • Isharya
    • The Estate Residences
    • VegenMart
    • Fresh Menu Application
    • PRAO Fashion Jewellery
    • Audentia Space
    • Wings of Change
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Probey Services Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rajat Sinh
      Rajat Sinh Founder at Aaayan Systems
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Rajat Sinh

      Probey transformed our outdated website into a modern, high-performing platform by understanding our business goals and delivering the right solutions. Since the launch, we have seen significant growth in website traffic, lead conversions, and operational efficiency through their backend integrations. Impressed with their expertise and quality of work, we also trusted Probey with our CRM development project as well. Thank you to the entire Probey Services team for your professionalism and support.

    • Roshan
      Roshan CEO at NanoTherapX
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Roshan

      This is Roshan, CEO at NanoTherapX. Working with Probey Services for our CRM Development. What stood out most was their stability, consistency, reliability, and a smooth implementation. The CRM has streamlined our client management, improved team efficiency, and helped us manage operations more effectively. Since its implementation, we've seen better productivity and consistent business growth. I highly recommend Probey Services UK to any business looking for a reliable technology partner.

    • Tejaswini
      Tejaswini Director at Green Matter Packaging
      5.0

      Mobile App Development Review from Tejaswini

      What stands out most about Probey Services is their discipline-no missed calls, no vague timelines, and no surprises. They built our mobile app with a level of professionalism that made us feel like a priority throughout the project. The delivery was on schedule, the code quality was excellent, and the final product met high standards. Since the app launch, we've seen consistent business growth, and managing customer orders has become much more efficient. I highly recommend Probey Services UK to any business looking for a dependable technology partner.

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  • Clay

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    Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

    Clay is a design and development agency whose mobile app work spans branding, UX, interaction design, and emerging tech, including AI, AR/VR, and Web3. In 16 years, its 78-person senior-led team has completed 529 projects for clients including Meta, Google, Stripe, Coinbase, Uber, and Sony...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Clay Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Meta
    • Google
    • Discover
    • Stripe
    • Coca-Cola
    • Coinbase
    • Uber
    • Sony
    • Slack
    • Amazon
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Clay Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Co-Founder at Skylum
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Anonymous

      Clay built our new website to support a product launch, and we were impressed by how quickly they delivered. The site met our expectations perfectly. They worked efficiently and provided high-quality results right on schedule.

    • Anonymous Manager at Car Retailer
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Clay designed and developed our car retail website, and the results were outstanding. The site looked stunning and worked exactly as needed. They stood out for their patience, attentiveness, and excellent service. Communication was always clear, and they delivered on time.

    • Anonymous Director of Web Strategy & Operations at Nonprofit Org
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Clay redesigned and rebuilt our nonprofit’s website with fresh UX/UI research to guide the process. The new site improved conversions, earned great user feedback, and boosted internal efficiency. Communication across all channels was seamless, and their responsiveness and high-quality results went beyond what we expected.

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  • Codal

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Accelerating growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions

    Codal is a design and development consultancy that partners with organizations to solve complex problems and accelerate growth through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies and solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Codal Services

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Managed Services
    • CRO
    • Mobile App Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Samsung
    • Pepsi
    • Charles Schwab
    • Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company
    • Hertz
    • Garrett Popcorn
    • cpap.com
    • Mt. Hood Meadows
    • SITKA Gear
    • CarParts.com
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Codal Reviews & Testimonials

    • Marco Omeara
      Marco Omeara Marketing Director at Sports Tech Platform
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Marco Omeara

      Codal is fantastic. They have set up a great platform and then respond quickly and effectively when issues arise.

    • Nicky Sewart
      Nicky Sewart Project Manager at HEM
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Nicky Sewart

      Great company, have worked with Codal for a number of years. Very smart guys, detail orientated and deliver what they promised. Definitely recommend working with them.

    • Valentino Stebbings
      Valentino Stebbings CEO at HJ
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Valentino Stebbings

      It was a great experience working with Codal. The team that was assign to me treated me and gave me so much info to help me with my Healthcare Startup. This company was what I was looking for and they mad my ideal come to life.

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  • AI-Driven SEO & Web Solutions That Grow Businesses

    SITE IT NOW is a leading AI-driven SEO and web development agency specializing in custom websites, mobile apps, digital marketing, and secure hosting. We help businesses rank higher, get discovered in AI search, generate more leads, and accelerate growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    SITE IT NOW Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • AviaChi
    • South West Collision
    • Arizona Tax Advisors
    • Just For You Entertainments, LLC
    • Bullitt Automotive
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SITE IT NOW Reviews & Testimonials

    • Barbara Schmal
      Barbara Schmal Owner/Instructor at Real Estate Training School
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Barbara Schmal

      I decided to go with Site It Now because they are in Chicago IL and I am in Florida. I wanted a website developer in the US. I checked out their website and was impressed with the information I found. I am very pleased with my website and especially pleased with how they communicate with their customers. A real phone call, text, email all day every day until the project was completed.

    • Eddie Lebron
      Eddie Lebron Owner at Just 4 U Foto Booths
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Eddie Lebron

      SITE IT NOW has been nothing but the best to us. We made the decision to go with them because of the primary reviews they had but they have surpassed our expectation with the amount of Awesome customer services they have provided our company. Richard has been so attentive to us. He is so responsible in keeping us updated throughout the whole process. We feel we gained not only good service with them but a friendship. We definitely recommend site it now. They go above and beyond your expectations

    • Eric Skaff
      Eric Skaff owner at Arizona Tax Advisors
      5.0

      WordPress Website Design Review from Eric Skaff

      very responsive and easy to work with!

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  • Takeaway Reality

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    AR, VR and AI Agency.

    Takeaway Reality offers end-to-end mobile development with expertise in AR/VR, extended reality, and AI-powered solutions. Since 2020, it has received 20+ awards and recognitions and completed 45+ projects for clients like Best Buy, Microsoft, and Peugeot...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Takeaway Reality Services

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Microsoft
    • Ford
    • Best Buy
    • Kois Center
    • Edmonton Oilers
    • Montreal Canadiens
    • medartis
    • FFIND s.r.l.
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Takeaway Reality Reviews & Testimonials

    • Filip Suskovic
      Filip Suskovic Sales Manager at Real Estate Company
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Filip Suskovic

      Takeaway Reality developed our custom software exactly according to the specifications we provided. We shared images and videos with them, and they transformed that into a VR platform where people can view their apartment or house. Users are able to explore the property through a fully virtual walk-through.

    • Marie-Laure De Veyt
      Marie-Laure De Veyt Marketing at Microsoft
      5.0

      Mobile App Development Review from Marie-Laure De Veyt

      We set out to build awareness around a new cyber safety product. After reviewing several agencies through an RFP, we chose TAR because they fully understood our objectives and had a clear plan to achieve them. From brainstorming to final execution, we collaborated closely and collected feedback in an organized way. Working with TAR has truly been an outstanding experience.

    • Erik Matosevic
      Erik Matosevic CEO at Orion Labs
      5.0

      VR/AR Review from Erik Matosevic

      We were informed about every major step in the process and it really made everything much easier. Takeaway Reality’s work delighted the client. Their dedication to the project accentuated their deep and relevant knowledge of VR and AR. Their communicative and transparent approach resulted in methodical project management. They went above and beyond to optimize the solution.

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  • Designing Bright For The Hype.

    Brightlab is an independent design & development studio that has one rule helping startups and big-scale enterprises build the most innovative online products in the market...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed

    Brightlab Services

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
    • DevOps Consulting
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    • MURAL Labs
    • Songsterr
    • HomesCooks
    • Alpha One
    • eDomus
    • TELE2
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Brightlab Reviews & Testimonials

    • Yiannis Kaznessis
      Yiannis Kaznessis Founder and CEO at AgThera Inc.
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Yiannis Kaznessis

      Our website was established and redesigned by Brightlab, and it receives a lot of traffic. Our interaction with Brightlab team was exceptional. They were dependable, communicative, and responsive. They were really easy to work with and quickly grasped what I was striving for. Additionally, there weren't many mistakes to fix after development. Incredibly capable and productive team!

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  • Cultivate your brand.

    Cultivate is a Chicago-based brand agency that crafts award-winning brands, marketing tools, websites, and apps...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Cultivate Brands Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
    • Mobile App Development
    • Design Services
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    • Ozinga
    • The Boxcar Children
    • Daniels Health
    • SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago)
    • Cuyana
    • Valparaiso University
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Cultivate Brands Reviews & Testimonials

    • Daniel Iordan
      Daniel Iordan Review from Google
      1.0

      Daniel Iordan's Review Sourced from Google

      Called a few times. Left voice messages. Email them. No answer. I was referred by a friend because I heard they do good work but it looks like getting back to you is hard these days.

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  • Website Design | Website Development | Branding | SEO | Graphic Design

    Synergy Marketing Solutions excels in custom website design and front-end user experience. We love taking on challenging projects that require full-on content strategy, thoughtful design, specialty development, and provide ongoing marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Synergy Marketing Solutions Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • DieSand Manufacturing
    • EzBoxPro
    • ADAM Legal Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Synergy Marketing Solutions Reviews & Testimonials

    • Pato Moka
      Pato Moka Review from Google
      5.0

      Pato Moka's Review Sourced from Google

      I’ve been working with Synergy Marketing Solutions on my website, SEO, and some tricky Google verification issues—and they’ve been fantastic! Super knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely friendly. Big difference between other companies that “worked” on my seo. Since partnering with them, without empty promises my local visibility has improved and I’m starting to see better traction for my business online. Highly recommend Synergy if you’re looking to grow your online presence the right way!Thank you Wayne!— Patrik, AZINEX Construction | Windows • Doors • Siding • Roofing | Serving Mercer County, NJ

    • Michelle Kijek
      Michelle Kijek Review from Google
      5.0

      Michelle Kijek's Review Sourced from Google

      Synergy has been an incredible partner in addressing our digital needs -- from strategic counsel to e-commerce support throughout our digital campaigns. We especially appreciate Wayne's willingness to provide counsel at each step of the process. He's attentive to every detail and thoughtful with providing instruction and guidance, even to those new to digital capabilities and systems. We highly recommend Wayne and his team at Synergy Marketing Solutions!

    • Robin Byster
      Robin Byster Review from Google
      5.0

      Robin Byster's Review Sourced from Google

      Wayne and his company offer top-notch service. They are careful and thoughtful as well as careful about how they manage our website. We are so appreciative of the service they provide. In this time when there are so many viruses and fake social media issues happening I know our website is safe. Wayne also has good suggestions for how to make our site more "reader-friendly" which is also helpful. Highly recommend Synergy for all businesses!

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  • Engineering Tomorrow, Integrating Today.

    Engineering Industries eXcellence (Engineering IndX) is the driving force of digital transformation in the industry. As an eminent division of the globally recognized Engineering Group, our role as system integrators shapes tomorrow's world...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Engineering Industries eXcellence Services

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    • Arca Continental
    • Premium Liqueurs
    • Life Sciences Innovator
    • Medical Devices
    • Mining Leader
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Crafting Dreams, Stitch by Stitch.

    Hey! My name is Joyce Lin, thanks for reaching my portfolio. I'm a passionated designer based in Chicago...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    Joyce Lin Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Companion
    • Mammoth Biosciences
    • Fitbit
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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