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.
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Were a small team of artists who happen to love software development. Everything we do is rooted in our passion for elegant design, both internally and externally. For us, theres no better feeling than knowing we help our customers put their best foot forward with great online experiences...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lindenhurst, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alambda Systems has had the pleasure of collaborating with customers and partners from across the world on projects of varying size and complexity. In all of our work, we blend curiosity and originality with a deep understanding of what it takes to make everything function and function exceptionally well...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sprint Digitals, a digital marketing agency, is connecting families together all over the world by instilling trust and providing long-term service. In 2018, they laid the groundwork with the notion that conceptual and strategic thinking are required to properly grasp brand problems and create insight-based...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We at 5Fusion Tech LLC, develop your best websites, software's and social media marketing and guide you throughout the process to facilitate your business and make it easy for your to other aspects of your business...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- CRM Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Tech Alchemy. We are passionate about start-ups...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a team of creative designers dedicated to elevating ambitious brands to new heights! By combining strategic and creative thinking in all our projects, we are driven by ideas inspired by a strong sense of purpose...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Minimal, a marketing agency at the forefront of digital transformation. Crafting memorable brands is an art, while designing effective digital strategies is a science...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ROGUE STUDIO is a design consultancy led by Kevin Mulvany, a seasoned and versatile designer located in Kells, County Meath, Ireland...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Happy Brain is a digital agency based in Verona, offering the perfect partnership for businesses and professionals aiming to excel in the digital space. We specialize in digital strategy, design, and development, crafting personalized experiences that seamlessly combine creativity and technology...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Verona, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Unerwartet Design, based in Graz and operating internationally, specializes in crafting design with stories, character, and emotion. We create captivating brands that connect and inspire, helping businesses grow in uniquely unexpected ways...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Graz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Blue Agency, a boutique creative agency based in Copenhagen, is your go-to destination for bold branding solutions. We specialize in transforming brands into unforgettable iconsthink striking, memorable, and impossible to ignore. Thats what we do best...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Innovix Code Inc is a trusted supplier of digital solutions with a focus on web design, mobile app development, and other associated services. High-performance solutions that meet your company's unique requirements are the focus of our knowledgeable staff. Our services include developing mobile apps...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Skylane Solutions, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger with data-driven digital marketing strategies. From startups to established brands, we provide tailored solutions that generate real results more traffic, more leads, and more sales...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Neil Savage
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Neil Savage is a designer who codes and a developer who designs which means he care about both how things look and how they work. Building digital experiences that are smooth, thoughtful, and a bit more fun to use...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Oda Creative, a studio where clarity and imagination come together, and every detail is intentionally crafted. With deep, cross-industry experience in fields that demand the highest standards, we transform bold ideas into impactful work that inspires, lasts, and elevates every experience...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Serratos Web (SW Software) is a web design and digital solutions agency specializing in custom website development, branding, e-commerce, SEO, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. The agency helps businesses establish a strong online presence through strategic, conversion-focused digital experiences that...
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- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Zapopan, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CHARLEE X is a UK software team that ships custom AI agents, agentic workflows, and reliable backends for B2B products. We work serverless-first on AWS and lean on TypeScript with Effect-TS so failures, concurrency, and service boundaries stay explicit as complexity grows. Engagements centre on production...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
eXstrue is a Tangier-based digital agency helping ambitious businesses build clear, high-performing digital experiences. We combine strategy, branding, UX/UI design, web development, SEO, and technical support to create websites and custom web applications that are fast, search-ready, easy to use, and built...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tangier, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide a personalized digital services like web/app design and digital marketing for car rental agencies internationally, we focus on products that let's agencies grow and attract more clients...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PIASTRA is a Vienna-based digital agency helping businesses design, build and improve digital products that directly support growth. We create high-converting websites and e-commerce experiences, develop custom integrations and automation, and implement practical AI solutions for customer communication and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a UK-registered studio that builds software and draws illustration, with both sitting in one team rather than two suppliers.Unusually for this industry, our prices are published on our own website. A landing page is 600 pounds, a five page site is 1,200, an app MVP is 5,400. Illustration starts at...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- United Downs, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cheviot Web Studio is a web design and development studio based in Kelso, Scottish Borders. It designs and builds business websites, online shops, commission-free takeaway ordering systems, and booking apps for local businesses. The studio also redesigns existing websites that fail to generate enquiries...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Kelso, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Securovix helps small businesses and startups turn ideas into websites, mobile apps, and useful AI automation. Based in London and working internationally, the agency brings design, development, cybersecurity, and digital marketing together. Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your project...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Innovagency is an end-to-end Digital Partner with the mission to enable its clients approach to digital channels combining Strategy, Design and Technology. Innovagency fosters digital culture in order to create value to its clients, namely when human-interaction is critical for business purposes.Innovagency...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At SPINX Digital, their team of innovators, digital marketers, and video editors in tech and design, bring skills above and beyond the ordinary to every project...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Gravity Jack is a full-service, creative digital agency, Specializing in mobile apps, augmented reality, machine learning, virtual reality, 360º video and more...
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- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
WyeWorks is a team of expert web developers who build software using Ruby, Elixir and Javascript, with a vast experience in Agile methodologies. Over more than a decade WyeWorks has contributed to many Open Source projects such as Rails (core) and Ember, actively supporting the global tech events...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Wearables
- Web Development
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Turtle designs winning digital products...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Lilcodelab is a team of multi-disciplinary software developers and consultants who transform your business ideas into custom software solutions...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Split, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mobile development, web development, Microsoft Dynamics NAV...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We provide web & mobile app development services and digital marketing solutions in Perth that help to grow your business. Call us to build and enhance your online presence, Today!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital product design and engineering for startups, investors, and enterprises...
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- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Virtual Electronics is a Singapore-based IT company driven by talent and powered with technology. We have established our presence in tech outsourcing, custom software and mobile app development, systems analysis, design, architecture, cloud services and digital marketing...
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- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We innovate to find a better way:Offering a powerful set of automatic migration tools: from an obsolete platform migration service to next generation platforms.We work to develop the most effective solutions for our customers, designing, building, and distributing software resources and applications...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- BPO
- IT Services
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- Location
- Barranquilla, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Indium is an AI-driven digital engineering company that helps enterprises build, scale, and innovate with cutting-edge technology. We specialize in custom solutions, ensuring every engagement is tailored to business needs with a relentless customer-first approach...
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- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Cupertino, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
When you want to Monitor, Automate or Integrate someTHINGWorking with clients such as CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Sydney School of Entrepreneurship, Tiliter and various local government, we are your trusted IoT development experts...
Top Services:
- Wearables
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Founded in 1999, Etchasoft is a software development firm that has delivered a full range of custom interactive web sites, database applications, IT solutions, and enterprise programming...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Esketchers helps you move faster.At Esketchers, we design and build AI powered software solutions with one goal: real, measurable business impact.We build solutions with an AI-first approachembedding AI into every step of software development to reduce timelines, cut costs, and accelerate outcomes...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Iflexion is a global software and web development company providing full-cycle services in the areas of content management solutions, portals, ecommerce, web-based enterprise solutions, media content distribution, social software. With a decade of experience the company accumulated solid expertise in...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
This is Incevio. A top-notch, one-stop custom software development company. They focus on building affordable custom software for companies with flawless functionalities and modern design...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- IT Services
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Cascadian is a boutique custom software development agency. We understand the importance of your application development and pride ourselves on delivering the products that you have been dreaming of. Our agile approach of incremental, consumable deliverables ensures that your software will be modern...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
Business Outcome Focused Software Delivery Partner. Entirely Based In The UK...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Secret Lab Studio offers services such as Graphic Design, Web Design, Web development, Multimedia, etc...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Baseline Creative Inc.Web Development | Digital Marketing | Graphic Design | Strategy...
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- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
comprehensive security solution, including threat detection and response, network security, and compliance management. We understand that each business has unique needs, which is why we offer tailored security plans to meet those needs...
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- CRM Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Ocean specializes in crafting dynamic and engaging creative communications to help clients stand out. Our team of experts provides sound strategic advice and innovative visuals including web design, mobile apps, brochures and 3D visualization that capture the essence of a brand identity. We also offer...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Since 2019, Raisis Software's mission is to help disruptive companies reach their full potential. Fast-forward to today, we've become a team of dynamic individuals whose shared goal is to empower firms by transforming mundane operations and boosting external visibility through tailored solutions catered...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Suceava, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Honest Tech Guys pioneers technology empowerment through a commitment to honesty, innovation, and creativity. Specializing in developing exceptional user experiences, the agency transforms legacy enterprise platforms into consumer-standard delights. Offering end-to-end solutions, Honest Tech Guys builds...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Waker is a software and UX design company that empowers businesses of all sizes to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The agency offers comprehensive software support and maintenance services, ensuring sustained growth and client success. Waker strategizes and implements digital products that resonate with its...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tesuji is a dynamic team of software design and development experts committed to bringing IT products to life, from augmented reality pet games to social platforms for live streaming. As a creative engineering and design agency, Tesuji prioritizes pragmatic construction, employing proven yet modern...
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- Blockchain
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nevada City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Mobile App Development Specializations
- Accessibility Mobile App
- Android
- App Development Consultants
- Application Modernization
- Consumer
- Cross-Platform
- eCommerce
- Educational
- Enterprise
- Entertainment App Development
- Field Operations
- Financial
- Fitness App Development
- Food Delivery App Development
- Freelance
- Gambling
- Games
- Government
- Healthcare
- HTML5
- Hybrid
- Insurance
- iPad
- iPhone
- Media App
- Mobile App design
- Nonprofit
- Publishing
- React Native
- Restaurant App Development
- Small Businesses App Development
- Social Network Apps
- Sports App Development
- Startup
- Telemedicine App Development
- Thunkable
- Travel App Development
- Wearables
- Windows
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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.
What are the top mobile app development companies in 2026?
The top mobile app development companies in 2026 are:



















































