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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Reddensoft specializes in mobile app solutions and digital marketing strategies for businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- New Port Richey, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ISB Vietnam Co., Limited (IVC) is a leading offshore software development company in Vietnam that specializes in producing top-notch software and providing the best solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RSunBeat Software is a globally trusted leader in mobile app development, serving businesses in the USA, UK, Australia, Italy, Dubai, Brazil, and more. We design innovative, high-quality apps that boost growth, elevate user experiences, and turn ideas into powerful digital solutions...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Blockchain
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At E2logy, we help businesses grow by delivering smart and innovative technology solutions. With over 20+ years of experience, we specialize in areas like AI Implementation, Workflow Automation, Legacy System Modernization, Software Development, and much more. Our goal is to help businesses of all sizes, from...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
ThemeTags is a full-stack software and web application development agency. Founded in 2019, we are a team of 20+ development professionals. We build custom applications for startups, enterprises, B2B, and SaaS companies, providing complete IT solutions for digital businesses...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Lyzerslab, where innovation meets excellence. We transform your digital vision into reality through cutting-edge development, premium hosting solutions, and exceptional UI/UX designs...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a established team of full-scale software development experts based in Warsaw, delivering tailored solutions that drive business growth. By blending tried-and-tested methodologies with fresh ideas and a strategic mindset, we help transform your vision into impactful digital outcomes...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
With Hela, you'll experience impactful brand strategies, distinctive visual identities, and compelling brand stories that connect with your audience and strengthen your market presence. We understand that every business is unique, which is why we tailor our branding solutions to align perfectly with your...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intelligent Product Engineering...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Paphos, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We streamline the creation of websites with advanced features in order to turn your digitalization dreams into reality. With almost 17 years of experience across different projects. Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in any endeavor. Maintaining confidentiality is essential to building...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forcoda is a full-cycle digital product agency that helps startups and enterprises turn ideas into working MVPs and scalable apps. They cover everything from user research and design to development and post-launch support...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Market Research
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
KnubiSoft delivers bespoke software and MVP-development services, helping businesses and startups transform ideas into scalable web and mobile products with clean architecture and full-stack support...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Simply Creative Agency designs and builds fast, SEO-ready websites for businesses that want more enquiries, not just a better looking site. We focus on clear messaging, mobile performance and conversion-led design. Every project starts with research and ends with a site built to support growth, search...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Torqe is a precision digital solutions studio that engineers bespoke websites, applications, and AI automation systems from scratch. No templates. No page builders. No shortcuts. Every project is architected with clean code, modern frameworks, and intelligent automation baked in from day one...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ContByte is a software services and consulting company based in Bucharest, Romania. We help businesses at every stage of their software journey - from consulting and technical audits to development, optimization, and ongoing support. Our focus is on practical solutions, clear communication, and long-term...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Hojacero we focus on professional and advanced web development, using the latest global trends in SEO, GEO and AEO, combined with next-generation marketing strategies and advanced AI...
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- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Buin, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WezSol is a results-driven IT and software development agency that specializes in building custom digital solutions, including web and mobile applications, SaaS platforms, and AI-powered systems tailored to business needs...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hire verified senior software engineers from Europe. HighCircl vets the top 10% for technical skill, communication, and ownership so you get matched with the right developer in days, not weeks...
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- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Camas, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Linnoedge is a Japan-led software development company based in Ho Chi Minh City. We help Japanese and international businesses build and operate web, mobile, and AI-powered business systems through a bilingual, AI-driven development team...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Latent Digital Solutions helps mid-market companies implement AI, modernize legacy platforms, and deliver custom software for production...
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- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ntech helps French SMEs in distribution, field installation and after-sales service automate their processes and build custom business software. We connect your existing tools (ERP, CRM, invoicing), remove double data entry and digitize field operations from quote to invoice...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Grenoble, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI and business automation from Fayetteville, GA. Describe the tools you need, and Claude builds and runs them for Atlanta metro service businesses...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Softgen is the UK's #1 software development agency for AI applications. It builds AI agents, copilots, retrieval (RAG) systems, SaaS platforms, MVPs, web apps and mobile apps for founders and growing companies. A senior-only team works to the Softgen Method: fixed scope, fixed price and a launch date agreed...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Remote engineering studio, legally a New Mexico LLC, for operations-heavy companies. We replace spreadsheet workflows with custom web apps and internal tools, connect CRMs, ERPs and billing platforms through APIs, add AI only where it removes manual reading and typing, and review application security within a...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A small engineering team, based in Phoenix, that builds websites for local businesses and first versions of web and mobile products for startups. Our prices are on our site: a five-page site is $1,490, a custom business site $5,900, Shopify stores from $7,900, and custom products from $14,900 after a one-week...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trilix AI builds custom AI around how your business runs: AI call agents, workflow and back-office automation, multi-location dashboards, camera analytics on existing cameras, and CRMs. Built for multi-location operators. Live in about 10 days, and clients own the system and their data...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Acquaint Softtech is an Official Laravel Partner with 15+ years of experience in software development. We specialize in Laravel solutions and excel in IT staff augmentation, remote development teams and outsourcing to deliver scalable, best results...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Mobile & web dev for startups & enterprises worldwide | 350+ products, 100M+ users | iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, MERN, AI/ML | AWS, Razorpay Partner | ISO-certified | 4.8 Clutch...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Vipra is a technology consultation service provider with 100+ experienced developers and designers on board, we have assisted startups to enterprises in achieving digital success all across the Globe, we are very strong with quality and timely delivery...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Kushel Digi Solution has over 8 year of experience in Shopify, Bigcommerce, And custom E-commerce solution to deliver high performing online stores...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Top Rated Digital Marketing CompanyVasoo Tech has helped 100+ businesses to get top-quality digital marketing services in Canada. Our digital marketing company has been helping businesses for more than 1 year and offering the best services to make their business more profitable...
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- Logo Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With a wealth of experience exceeding 15 years in financial management and strategic planning, our primary goal is to uphold an elevated standard of service delivery for our clients. Our mission is to align with enterprises seeking to expedite digital transformation initiatives for enhanced efficiency and...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
A team of reliable experts is helping you grow your idea and achieve success. Our diverse skill set encompasses strategic planning, innovative problem-solving, and cutting-edge technology solutions. With a commitment to excellence, we guide you through every step of your journey, ensuring your idea evolves...
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- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Split, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We understand the intricacies of software development thoroughly. This expertise enables us to offer a broad range of services, from the discovery phase and UX research to creating robust mobile and web applications with user-centered visual experiences...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We transform visionary ideas into innovative, future-ready solutions that drive sustainable growth and long-term success. z3x is a strategic partner for businesses seeking innovation, and sustainable growth...
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- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
- Software Development
- Market Research
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our journey began with a passion for visual storytelling and a commitment to turning ideas into impactful designs. With a team of dedicated professionals, we've honed our skills to deliver exceptional results for our clients around the world...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- DeLand, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Graham Agency helps businesses launch, grow, and scale with branding, UX, web design, marketing, eCommerce, and app development. Need a fast, affordable site or something fully custom and complex? We do both without the fluff...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Byron Bay, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Verticalsols is a high-end software innovation and IT firm dedicated to helping modern enterprises stay ahead of the competition. Leveraging over a decade of deep industry expertise, design proficiency, and product development experience, we excel at utilizing AI and cutting-edge tech stacks to build agile...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mildenhall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bright10 is a globally focused digital agency helping ambitious businesses improve how they look, rank and convert online. We create premium websites, e-commerce platforms and digital growth systems supported by SEO, AI search visibility, content and automation. Based in Cape Town and working internationally...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CODT Technologies builds the software businesses run on: mobile apps, SaaS platforms, AI agents, ERP systems, and IoT products. Founded by engineers and still led by them, we've shipped 40+ products for clients in 10+ countries from Swiss food-tech platforms to aviation management systems and live-streaming...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- IoT
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Mason & Co helps organisations improve the way they operate through better-connected business systems. We specialise in Zoho, CRM, AI, automation, integration and business intelligence, combining practical implementation with enterprise architecture thinking to create scalable, well-governed solutions...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Logic Works is a Dubai-based digital solutions company delivering custom web, mobile app, software, and digital marketing solutions across the UAE and GCC. From iOS and Android development to SEO, paid advertising, social media, and branding, we help businesses build, grow, and scale with technology-driven...
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- Branding
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Were small enough to care and big enough to deliver. We strategize, co-create, design, and build your next marketing strategy with you and your team. We have acquired 120M+ high-quality users for our 600+ clients worldwide and reduced their CPI by 85%...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Driven by the belief that each industry deserves tailored technological solutions, we set out to be the architects of innovation, offering a comprehensive suite of services to businesses around the globe. From day one, our commitment to excellence has transcended borders and boundaries. Our diverse portfolio...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Logic Simplified is a game development agency that brings immersive gaming experiences to life through innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and expert engineering. They specialize in building captivating games across mobile, desktop, AR, and VR platforms...
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- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Dehradun, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DigiHunk is a top-rated world-class Web Development Agency focused on Creating Superior Digital Experiences.We work with top brands in B2B and B2C, including Cricket Kenya, Kenya Kabbadi League, Einfolge Technologies, Kabaddi Federation of Uganda, ACPL.CLUB. We expertise is in developing creative yet...
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- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a software house, providing end-to-end solutions for web and mobile applications...
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- Web Design
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gdynia, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Eva Hilla, and I'm the person behind Eva Hilla Studio. An art director, graphic designer and illustrator, based in Barcelona...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a multifaceted design studio dedicated to crafting visual identities for brands and fostering engaging experiences between brands and their users...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! I'm Cynthia Salgado, the creator of this space. I hold a degree in Advertising Design and have a background in Photography, Art, and Social Sciences...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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?
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