Custom mobile app development covers discovery and prototyping, UI/UX design, native or cross-platform engineering, QA, app store submission, and post-launch iteration. A custom build runs from $20,000 to over $100,000 and takes 3 months to over a year, with hourly rates ranging from $20 in Southeast Asia to $150 in North America. The custom and native app development providers below work across every market, ranked by client reviews. Searching specifically for mobile app development companies in the USA? Start there instead.

List of the Best Custom and Native App Development Companies

12,188 Companies-Rankings updated: November 05, 2026

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

  • Building Scalable Solutions, Empowering Teams

    Third Millennium, Inc. is a software application development consulting firm specializing in designing and deploying scalable enterprise systems. By blending traditional and agile methodologies, they help businesses achieve their full potential through expert development and knowledge transfer...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Email Marketing
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Queryon mission is to help businesses capitalize on their most valuable assettheir data...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Anchorage, Alaska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Custom Software Services and Solutions

    Logikos provides custom software services, specializing in embedded, desktop, web, and mobile software solutions, as well as software testing services...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We are professionals at our service

    The Rafusoft team works closely with businesses to find and implement solutions to complex software development challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Dinajpur, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $13/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • KW Works creates calm technology for a hectic world.

    KW Works creates calm technology for a hectic world. We specialize in creating web, mobile and desktop applications that are as unique as your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Solutions for the Toughest Ecommerce Problems

    Partnering with multi-channel merchants since 1994, Phoenix Systems Group (PSG) is a service-driven software company that delivers experience and innovation...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Youngstown, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Collaborate, Innovate, Perform

    We are driven to build long-term strategic relationships with our customers through successful, results-oriented, innovative technology services...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
  • Evolve with Us

    Sprint Digital is a one-stop shop for all your business needs; offering tailored technical solutions and cutting-edge marketing strategies to get the results you desire. Our custom software will grow with your company's ever-evolving goals, leaving behind an empowering legacy of success!...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Fortitude Valley, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Understand your code at every level

    Crowdbotics provides a rapid and efficient way to develop high-quality apps, features, integrations, and more for businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Wearables
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • ImpiCode - Building powerful and sleek web and mobile products.

    At ImpiCode, we create mobile, web, and IoT applications. We build projects from scratch, but also take care of existing systems, provide integration solutions, and optimize processes, tailoring software to the clients’ needs, making their businesses more competitive...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Warszawa, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mexico-Based Software Development Company

    INOWU is a Nearshore Outsourcing business that creates software entirely centered around the requirements of our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Mexico City, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Android & iPhone Application Development

    We are developing specialized software and generating contented users...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • JMR: Polish Custom Software Development at Its Best

    At JMR, we are a custom software development company with a full-stack team of over 40 developers, designers, and friends. Day and night, we enjoy new experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Warszawa, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Tailored Staffing Solutions & Software Development

    OpenArc is a top technology staffing and consulting company that creates immersive custom software solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Warrendale, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • DigitalMara - Expertise in Java, Python, NodeJS, PHP, React, Angular, QA/AQA

    At DigitalMara, we are a company of high-qualified tech professionals with Estonian roots, specializing in top-notch IT solutions for startups, small/medium businesses, and enterprise companies. Our engineers have a wide range of experience with technologies and domains, including Java, Python, NodeJS, .NET...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Varyence: Empowering non-technical startup founders

    At Varyence, we provide top Ukrainian development teams & CTO/technical leadership to help non-technical founders build their dreams...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cybersecurity
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • AI-Based Business Solutions

    Leading IT consulting company Amplework Software focuses on offering a variety of software solutions to companies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Montgomery, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Comprehensive digital solutions!

    Our team at Tbilisi, Georgia is a partnership of experienced engineers, designers, and consultants in the software development industry, with over 10 years of expertise. We are renowned as the best React Native and React oriented company in the region...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    T'bilisi, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Comprehensive solutions for tech products

    Enouvo IT Solutions was established with a mission to develop and offer valuable and meaningful solutions that enhance people's lives by making them more convenient, efficient, and secure. Starting from a small studio in 2011, Enouvo has expended its reach to a global scale by overcoming numerous obstacles...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Da Nang, Vietnam
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • VR and AR specialists in mobile & frontend

    We serve as a strategic partner for our clients, providing expertise in mobile development, VR, AR, portal, and back-end IT systems. Our services encompass the entire delivery process, from UX/UI design to final product delivery, and we guide our clients through the design and development journey...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Software development at its best

    Enosis Solutions is a leading provider of advanced and intricate software products, as well as an expert engineering team. With over 15 years of experience, we have been delivering reliable and efficient software solutions to clients throughout North America and Europe...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Estonia-Based Dev Experts

    Our headquarters are in the thriving Estonian city of Tallinn, where we were founded in 2015. We have matched over 1800 developers with our clients successfully over the years...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Our priority is Mobile

    Novoda is a digital product agency that has been creating meaningful mobile products for brands globally since 2008. With a focus on collaboration, our expert teams help organizations of all sizes design, build, and scale mobile products that customers love. We have partnered with both startups and well-known...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Revolutionizing Digital Products!

    8base Labs is a technology and services company that was founded by entrepreneurs and engineers who have built high-growth, venture-backed technology companies. Our goal is to simplify and improve the digital product development process for all innovators...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Informatively connected

    We are a company that provides technological innovation to meet the needs of our clients. With over ten years of experience in application development, software engineering, and process improvement, we help transform businesses through digitalization...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • World class software for your brand's needs

    At BrainForge IT, we are dedicated to using software to improve people's lives. We strive to develop top-notch digital products, including cross-platform apps, web apps, business apps, and custom e-commerce platforms that allow individuals to do things differently. Our clients have revolutionized the online...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Wrocław, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Fast-growing high-tech company

    Positiva is a high-tech business that combines creativity and software tools and is rapidly expanding...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Outsourcing software provider

    Sosene Software is the outsourcing software provider you need to help you overcome your business challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovative software dev experts

    We create stores with an eye toward user experience, resulting in a quick and efficient purchasing process...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Rosario, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • ideil: Your Web Development Partner

    We are a team of over 50 skilled professionals who specialize in various areas and work together to create high-value products...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Lutsk, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Fabrity - The creators of innovative software.

    At Fabrity, we specialize in bespoke software development, product design, blockchain development, and low-code solutions. Our clients can count on us to build software development teams covering all skills and project roles. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and deliver...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Specializing in web, mobile and blockchain

    Our expertise lies in designing, developing, and deploying applications for various platforms, including Mobile, Web, and Blockchain. We excel in creating cross-platform mobile apps, building insightful data visualization and dashboards, and developing innovative blockchain solutions. With our diverse range...

    Top Services:

    • Blockchain
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Edinburg, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Ensuring achieving tech goals

    Blank is a software development company specializing in crafting digital products for businesses worldwide. We have a strong interest in web3 and Metaverse, and we enjoy creating innovative digital solutions in these areas...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Split, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digitizing Businesses with Custom Software Solutions

    Vilantis is a remote team of software engineers and project managers with 10+ years of experience developing custom software solutions and digitizing businesses. Our services include software engineering, IT consulting, UX/UI development, and maintenance services for software and cloud infrastructure. We...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Vilnius, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Technology solutions for your digital success

    We are Uniparticle, an innovative technology company that partners with global enterprises, SMEs, and startups to provide end-to-end solutions for custom-tailored software, web, and mobile apps. Our approach combines intelligent planning, design thinking, and the latest technologies to help our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Excellence, Apps Within Reach

    The Kirin Lab is a website and mobile app development agency. Specializing in end-to-end product development, it leverages cutting-edge technologies such as Elixir & Phoenix, Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, and ReactNative to expedite the process. Beyond development, The Kirin Lab helps businesses establish offshore...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • GogoApps - UX and Golang development services.

    At GogoApps, we have delivered more than 70 successful projects worldwide. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch UX and Golang development services to our clients. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and deliver solutions that exceed their expectations...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Warszawa, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Accelerating Success and Innovations

    Postindustria builds unique products with impeccable quality, bringing top product management expertise and technical excellence to every project. With over 15 successful products curated since 2006 and a thriving software consulting business, we're the best partner you could ever wish for to achieve your...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Building comprehensive digital products

    We will work together to accomplish our goals, starting with analysis, continuing through concept development, testing, and implementation using a method you have approved...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • American-owned technology firm

    We excel at coming up with straightforward answers to difficult problems...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Web and mobile software services that take your brand to heights!

    DVelop Software Solutions is an IT and business consultancy founded by qualified professionals. Our team offers expert advice and solutions across various areas of technology. We aim to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our clients, adding value to...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Montevideo, Uruguay
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Intelligent solutions for competitive advantage

    We are seasoned business owners, product managers, project managers, and software engineers who are committed to assisting you in expanding your company...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Top-Performing Software Development

    In Lagos, Nigeria, Special Man Global Solution LTD is a leading provider of software development services. Building experiences for people, businesses, and non-profits is our area of expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Ikeja, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Success For Your Business

    As a result of our services' 19+ years of outstanding web and mobile app development, hybrid platforms, and dynamic websites, businesses looking for a truly made-to-measure digital solution choose Oracast...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom-Made Hardware & Software Dev Firm

    The primary objective of Edison Tech, which was established in 2017, is to develop Hardware & Software products and solutions for businesses...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    T'bilisi, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Tech Masters: Turning Ideas into Digital Reality

    MTR Design, an IT agency established in 2005, excels in transforming creative ideas into reality through custom web platforms. With a focus on meticulous planning, user-centric design, and detailed web development, MTR Design brings a wealth of experience to projects. Its preference for a small, skilled team...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital product development agency

    Our team gets to know you and your project inside and out. Your company, your group, and your customers...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Viana do Castelo, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creating innovative software solutions

    We are the best option if you're looking for an established nearshore/offshore software house that you can trust...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Gdynia, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovatively developing!

    RST Software, a custom software development company from Poland, has been in the IT industry for more than 20 years. With a team of 150+ developers who possess diverse technology skills, we have successfully delivered dozens of projects and tools to our clients across the globe...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Mobile reliability guaranteed

    Design and Test Lab places the development of reliable mobile applications at the forefront of its priorities through the Mature Mobile Reliability Standard. However, we do not merely focus on writing code, we assist clients in building superior products by walking with them every step of the way, refining...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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Frequently Asked Questions About App Development Companies

What services do app development companies typically offer?

App development companies usually handle strategy, UI/UX design, development, testing, launch, and ongoing maintenance. Some also provide product research and app store optimization.

How much does it cost to hire an app development company?

App development agencies typically charge between $30,000 and $500,000+, depending on the scope and complexity of the project.

Typical custom app costs by scope include:

  • Simple app: $10,000 to $35,000
  • Medium-complexity app: $35,000 to $150,000
  • Complex app: $150,000 to $300,000+

How long does it take to develop a mobile app?

Most apps take around 3 to 7 months to develop, though the timeline depends on complexity, features, technology, and the development team. Changes in scope, integrations, and testing requirements can also extend the timeline.

  • Simple apps: a few weeks to 3 months
  • Medium-complexity apps: 3 to 7 months
  • Complex apps: 7 to 12+ months 

How do I choose the right app development company?

Look at relevant experience, past projects, technical expertise, communication, and post-launch support. The company should also understand your business goals and target users.

What should I look for in an app development company’s portfolio?

Check whether they have built apps similar to yours and review the usability, design quality, and functionality of their work. Pay attention to projects in your industry or with comparable technical requirements.

What track record should I look for in an app development company?

Ask for launch counts, instead of project counts. An app development company that has shipped dozens of live apps has already solved App Store review, retention, and post-launch iteration. Designli, for example, lists more than 200 product launches and traces its process back to Applits, an app studio its founders ran before the agency existed.

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