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

12,174 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.

  • Custome-made software dev experts

    A custom software development company called VILMATE helps clients in the EU and the US create high-performing technology organizations and software...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Software Solutions and Consulting Company

    Quality business analysis and software quality assurance are two areas in which Emstell strives to excel on every order...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Application & Web Dev Professionals

    Epic Apps | Custom Mobile App Development & Web Platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Greenwood Village, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning ideas into great digital products

    We interact with clients using a strict consulting methodology that reduces your product to its essential emotional components, allowing us to understand your user in a distinctive way...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Digital product agency

    DockYard is a digital product company that provides consulting for the development of mobile, web, and custom software...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Hingham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Global team of developers & project leaders

    Our knowledge of providing excellent customer service and skills is unmatched. We are pleased to offer IT outsourcing and outstaffing services to businesses around the world...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading Software Development Agency

    Software development company Solvative, with offices in Kansas City and New York...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    The Colony, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Innovative and life changing digital products

    To drive every step of our product development cycle, we combine agile, lean startup, and user-centered design methodologies in a highly effective way...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Byron Bay, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Custom-Made Software Development Company

    Using cutting-edge technologies, we provide solutions for platforms such as iOS, Android, Smart TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, XBOX, and Playstation, among others...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
  • A digital future promised by us

    Lush Concepts is an innovative digital studio located in Toronto. Our focus is on creating comprehensive and seamless experiences across web, mobile and new platforms through ideation, design, and development...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • High-end React and React native apps by us

    We specialize in designing and developing premium digital products using one of the most robust front-end technologies in the market, React & React Native. Additionally, we offer a marketplace exclusively for pre-vetted React, React Native, and NodeJs developers through https://paas-frontend.vercel.app/home...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Rosario, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Life changing technology!

    Vidatec is an esteemed web and mobile app development company located in central Scotland. With specializations in native IOS, native Android, React Native and progressive web apps, our team has won multiple awards for our innovative and user-friendly creations...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Dundee, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Tech wizards for businesses!

    We want to be transparent with you: our company doesn't have a flashy origin story. Our CEO and Head of Marketing didn't meet each other at a mini-golf tournament, and our back-end developers didn't perform in any college musical...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Promising Enhanced Growth for the Changemakers

    Exygy is a digital innovation studio dedicated to promoting resilient and healthy communities. Our primary objective is to empower mission-driven organizations to reimagine user experiences and create digital products that solve problems and offer user satisfaction...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Full-cycle software development company

    Shark Software produces customized web and mobile solutions for a range of industries...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • MAKSOF - Providing IT innovation as a service.

    At MAKSOF, we are a team of highly skilled professionals who specialize in developing Web and Mobile Applications. Over the past 6+ years, we have successfully delivered more than 100 projects to clients worldwide, including high-profile clients...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amazing Software You Can Count On

    Makimo's goal is to help make the world better with well-crafted software...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Łódź, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Cross-platform tech developers

    Polish-based software company Geeknauts specializes in creating user-centered, scalable, cross-platform mobile and web apps...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking Your Business Further

    Amaris Consulting is a stand-alone technology consulting company that offers expert advice and innovative solutions to businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • An inspiring space where creativity comes alive

    Apps Cyclone is powered by experts with over 12 years of experience in crafting top-notch web and mobile applications. Their highly skilled team leaders ensure that they deliver world-class software solutions that surpass client expectations. What's more, they also create innovative products for Apple Store...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Blockchain
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Robust software solutions for your business.

    Appwise Software House is a Polish company that specializes in WordPress and WooCommerce, mobile app development, and transport, spedition, and logistics solutions. With a focus on innovative software solutions, we work with digital agencies and technology companies to deliver custom templates, plugins...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • MEA is a growth engine for the photo & retail industry

    MEA is a full-service product lab that has won awards and is at the cutting edge of strategy, software development, digital, and creative capabilities.Our team uses an integrated and strategic approach to media, graphic design, and advertising to create excellent digital user experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New Haven, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Reliable software solutions for your business growth.

    Codema is a top-tier software development company that provides reliable solutions to clients. Their talented specialists have expertise in various IT systems, including web and mobile applications, ERP, CRM, and CMS. They offer a range of services, including DevOps, Quality Assurance, Product Design, and...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Lublin, Poland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Where creativity and technology meet excellence

    Aluxion is a team of creative and technology enthusiasts who specialize in developing innovative and high-quality products. Their dogma is to never make products they're not proud of. Their mission is to help their clients succeed in the digital era by combining creativity and technology to achieve...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Madrid, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Build Magnificent Mobile Apps

    Magnético is a software development company passionate about creating exceptional user experiences. We specialize in mobile app development and web apps, using agile methodologies and innovative ideas to create high-quality, long-lasting products...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Software Development Services & Solutions

    We are a small but dynamic company, and we help businesses fulfill their IT staffing and solutions requirements...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Blockchain
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Beaverton, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Tech Consulting Company

    With our company, you can benefit from expert software development. Web and mobile app development expertise is provided by our designers, developers, and DevOps engineers...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-Cycle Software Experts

    We employ an agile methodology with brief iterations to guarantee that the daily increment is delivered. Create an internal team of experts that is perfectly suited to the demands and price range of your product...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Tailored IT Solutions For Your Company

    We strive to offer you the best IT requirements solution possible through our services. We are aware that every client has unique business requirements...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Defense, Technology & Aerospace Experts

    We have expertise in mobile and web development, 3D modelling and visual effects, brand and identity design, and prototyping...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Innovation Through Digital Excellence.

    6thSolution Technologies is a leading mobile app and website development company. Its expertise spans all mobile operating systems and device configurations, ensuring user-friendly and visually appealing digital experiences. Focusing on innovative solutions, the agency integrates complex back-end...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Where creative solutions meet international expertise

    Dotinum is a leading software house and creative agency based in Poland, providing quality IT services since 2002. Our skilled team of developers and graphic designers create unique solutions for clients with a focus on delivering great business results in overseas markets...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
  • Web Tools That Work as Hard as You Do

    Gwenn & Du Design, founded in 1998 and located in Antioch, California, delivers custom software and web development solutions focused on usability, efficiency and ROI. Serving small businesses and regional enterprises, the boutique agency specializes in responsive websites, mobile apps, cloud-based business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Antioch, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Simplifying business

    Qwerty.Software is an international software development company that prioritizes customer satisfaction. They have grown from a small team of IT enthusiasts to a workforce of 100+ IT experts and provide effective solutions to simplify the lives of individuals and corporate clients...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Independent, female-owned, full-service ad agency. Building relevant brands.

    A full-service ad agency recognized as one of the best in the countrybecause we create, maintain and restore relevance for our partners. Real relevance...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Designing and building mobile applications

    We take advantage of the benefits of cutting-edge technologies like big data in the cloud and artificial intelligence...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Guilden Morden, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Imagine. Invent. Implement.

    To ensure that they can handle any coding challenges they may encounter, we heavily invest in our staff members. We learned how to use a variety of cutting-edge digital "weapons" in the world of contemporary technologies...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Podgorica, Montenegro
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Comprehensive mobile solutions

    SlashMobility is a Mobile Corporate Solutions company based in Barcelona, providing comprehensive 360º mobile services to help businesses accelerate their digitalization journey. With expertise in software development, talent training, recruitment, innovation and more, our team of 70+ experts has developed...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
  • Customized digital solutions for your unique needs

    ZOOZ.LK (PVT) LTD is a software development company that offers customized digital solutions for various industries. Our main services include software development, web and mobile application development, blockchain development, and integrated systems...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading Custom-Made Software Development Company

    Through process evaluation, iteration, and monitoring, we reduce risks. possesses a strong team of internal veterans who collaborate closely & devotedly with the clients to provide them with fully customized web/mobile solutions...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Industry-Specific Expertise Meets Salesforce Excellence

    Our engineering and design teams, which are made up of some of the brightest and most creative young people in the world and have backgrounds and degrees from the best technology and management consulting firms, are the foundation of our success...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Modern technology solutions.

    Cetuspro is a dynamic technology company that helps businesses grow by delivering comprehensive software solutions. We prioritize quality and user needs, and our expertise lies in building high-quality software that gives our clients an edge over the competition...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Rzeszów, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Design that makes a difference

    Think Company is an award-winning experience design firm founded in 2007. Their expert consultants specialize in digital transformation, digital product design and development, rapid concept realization, visioning and strategy, and design and technology audits. They use a research-driven methodology to ensure...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Tailor Made Software for You!

    Mayven Studios is a reliable software design and engineering partner that offers the expertise to help businesses develop and scale successful digital products and experiences. Our impressive client list includes companies such as Segment, Facebook, Mixpanel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Airbnb, among others...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Design and development at best!

    At WDF, our digital agency strives to design, develop, and deliver tech-savvy digital products that exceed the standard. Our team comprises tech gurus and creative masterminds who are passionate about creating innovative solutions that keep our clients ahead of the curve...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Prague, Czech Republic
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Better Businesses

    At 27Global, our vision is to translate revolutionary ideas into revolutionary technological solutions for our clients. Through a strategic approach that combines local leadership, cost-effective offshore pricing and a deep understanding of your company's distinctive requirements, we are able to provide...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Leawood, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Making IT happen

    InventureIT is a comprehensive IT consulting firm that offers a wide range of services, with a particular focus on custom application development and in-house system integration...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Dalton, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • I'll take care of your company's visual design and you take care of your business

    I am a Sr. UI/UX Designer & Consultant with 10+ years of experience working with startups, Fortune 500 companies and companies of any size in between...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Funchal, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Web application design, build, and operations

    We are a web-based services firm based in Colorado, USA. Web applications, eCommerce online stores, blogs, digital products, website design, UI/UX, web hosting, server operations and management, DevOps, pay as you go staffing, and SEO - marketing are just a few examples of the extensive range of services we...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Aurora, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Range of offerings includes Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Digital Transformation, Core Development, Zoho, NetSuite, and EDI integrations, all of which can help businesses start and establish their presence globally...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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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