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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
United States × Illinois × Chicago × Manufacturing × $10,000 - $25,000 ×Clear Filters
  • Unico Connect

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

    Your AI-Native Technology Partner

    Unico Connect uses AI-native engineering to build smarter apps faster. Its offerings include native, cross-platform, low-code, and API development, and app modernization, migration, and optimization. A leading app development company with 12+ years of experience, it has delivered 350+ products...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Unico Connect Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Highlands Charter School
    • AO Foundation
    • abc carpet & home
    • StayVista
    • Deep Meditate
    • FranchiseLab
    • Futwork
    • Alt Codes
    • Ecomm Pulse
    • Worxogo
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Unico Connect Reviews & Testimonials

    • Daniel Gonsenhauser
      Daniel Gonsenhauser CEO at Atripco Delivery Service
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Daniel Gonsenhauser

      Unico built our Order Management System across two operating companies and integrated it with Bringg for dispatch. The hard part wasn't the software, it was the business logic we run on-demand, multi-stop, scheduled contract, and distribution work across multiple markets, and the pricing exceptions that used to live in our people's heads are now configured in the system. Order intake, dispatch, commissions and billing are one flow instead of three, and our team reviews work rather than reconstructing it. What set Unico apart was their willingness to learn how a courier and freight business actually operates instead of fitting us to a template. We worked with a dedicated team on the Unico side - a project lead, developers, and QA with direct access throughout rather than everything routed through an account manager. We've engaged them for phase two.

    • Shifa Sutar
      Shifa Sutar Marketing at Blix
      4.5

      Web Development Review from Shifa Sutar

      We had a great experience working with Unico team for our Google Workspace migration and account setup. The entire process was smooth and well-managed. The team was extremely supportive, responsive, and guided us at every step, making what could have been a complex transition feel effortless. Highly recommend their services.

    • Heta Patel
      Heta Patel Expansion Head at The Blue Kite
      4.8

      Website Redesign Review from Heta Patel

      We engaged with Unico for website design and front-end coding for the same. It was a good experience overall. Initially we faced some issues which were resolved and the team mates for coding were great, had good knowledge and were able to deliver as per our expectations.

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  • Designli

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

    Build software people actually pay for.

    Designli blends founder-level care, AI-empowered engineers, and hypothesis-driven development to deliver tailored cross-platform apps that scale. A leading app development firm with 13+ years of expertise, it has served clients, like Michelin, the Bank of London, and Earthlink...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed

    Designli Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • IoT
    • Blockchain
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Goodwill
    • Earthlink
    • Rotary
    • State of South Carolina
    • Secur.Space
    • Grappos
    • Michelin
    • Accel Entertainment
    • Millennium Parking Garages
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    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.

    • 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.

    • 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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  • We build AI-native solutions and use AI to build software better, faster, smarter.

    Your AI and Data transformation partner.We help you unlock AIs value through the power of your data...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed

    HatchWorks AI Services

    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Software Testing
    • Business Consulting
    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Anthem
    • AT&T
    • Car IQ
    • Charter Communications
    • Cox Communications
    • Cricket Wireless
    • Diebold Nixdorf
    • FleetCor Technologies
    • Honey Baked Ham Co.
    • Integrated Care Solutions
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    HatchWorks AI Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ryan Husk
      Ryan Husk Strategic Partnership Advisor at Wealthability
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Ryan Husk

      HatchWorks developed a solution to automate calculations for our sales team. The company created an application with a user-friendly interface and scalable algorithms in Python. HatchWorks had similar experience in the healthcare industry and we were satisfied with their responsiveness, QA, communication, and ability to translate imagination into actionable tasks. The project was well-organized with clear expectations and deliverables, making it easy to address miscommunication.

    • Shaun Bank
      Shaun Bank Co-Founder and CEO at ImagineX Consulting
      5.0

      Software Development Review from Shaun Bank

      HatchWorks was hired to develop custom software for a hybrid app and rebuilt the front-end. They provided top talent in LATAM and adapted to end client's changing needs. Despite rate fluctuation, they performed well, met commitments, received positive feedback and maintained high level of quality output and professionalism. The team coordinated effectively and the nearshore model is becoming more popular. The consulting firm was happy with HatchWorks' velocity and code quality.

    • Meishelle Haverkamp
      Meishelle Haverkamp VP Digital Transformation at PeopleScout
      5.0

      Digital Strategy Review from Meishelle Haverkamp

      HatchWorks is always a true partner that consistently delivered results. They completed several market analysis projects for us analyzing the competitive landscape and provided recommendations for strategic growth and growth opportunities. We have a long-standing relationship with Hatchworks. They have done several market analysis projects for us & always are able to synthesize large amounts of data into a compelling & easy to understand story.

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  • Custom Software That Works In The Real World

    SoftDoes builds custom software, AI, and web applications for mid-market companies that need enterprise-grade results without the overhead of an in-house team. U.S.-based leadership. Full IP ownership. No lock-in...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Soft Does Services

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Blockchain
    • Software Testing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Big Data Analytics
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Altera
    • Brizacorp
    • Color and Harmony
    • FMY Orthodontics
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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