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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All My Systems (AMS) is a UK-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, CRM and the Power Platform. We help small and medium-sized businesses streamline operations, improve visibility and work more efficiently with connected business systems. Unlike...
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- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ecrin Digital is an independent design and engineering studio founded in 2023 in France. We build Awwwards-level websites in Astro, Next.js, Sanity and Three.js, and iOS and Android apps in React Native and Expo, for startups and businesses of all sizes. Code is delivered to your own repository. Recognition...
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- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mâcon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web design and local SEO for businesses across Kent. Sites are built to rank from the ground up clean technical structure, sub-two-second load times, schema markup and location targeting integrated into every page rather than bolted on afterwards. Google Business Profile setup, citation consistency and review...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
86interactive is an independent boutique design studio founded in Lima, Peru, in 2008. We combine strategy, branding, UX/UI, web and software development, digital marketing, and content production to build meaningful brand experiences. Our approach is personal, flexible, and tailored to each business. With...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Pantheon Digital is a South African digital growth company that helps established businesses increase revenue by fixing gaps across the customer journey. We provide custom website development, SEO, AEO, GEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, conversion optimisation, analytics and tracking. Our focus is...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Vereeniging, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boutique AI consulting house in Boston. Custom AI systems on a fixed fee of $45,000 to $180,000, code owned at handoff, prototype before you pay...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Attleboro, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Omax Tech is a custom software and SaaS delivery partner helping startups and mid-market teams ship products, AI MVPs, and cloud platforms. We combine product engineering, staff augmentation, and AWS DevOps across Allen, TX, Dubai, and Karachi — with senior ownership so quality doesn’t cliff when capacity...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
OpsChugex Technologies Inc. is a Canadian technology engineering company helping organizations modernize how they build and run production systems. We design AWS and Azure cloud environments, automate infrastructure and delivery, engineer Kubernetes platforms, develop APIs and applications, strengthen...
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- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Horizon Web Group builds custom websites, web applications, AI-powered tools, and business automation systems for companies that need technology designed around how they actually work. We combine full-stack engineering with business strategy to create practical digital systems from customer-facing platforms...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Velocity is an established AI Development Agency based in London, with a vision to help businesses architect, build and scale intelligent AI solutions that deliver measurable results and create lasting competitive advantage. We believe AI should solve real business problems, not create new ones...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- AEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Somayar est un intégrateur technologique marocain basé à Rabat, spécialisé depuis 1999 dans les solutions de billettique et SAEIV pour le transport urbain, la radiocommunication professionnelle Hytera, les systèmes d'extinction automatique d'incendie Protecfire, la géolocalisation GPS et la gestion de...
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- Digital Strategy
- Wearables
- IoT
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rabat, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AGENCE-KSUR is a digital agency founded in 2014 in Casablanca, Morocco, with consultants in Paris, Lille and Nice. We build websites, online stores, custom software, Odoo ERP and mobile apps, set up AI phone agents and AI automation, and run SEO and Google Ads for SMEs in Morocco, France, Belgium and...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- ERP Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zaam AI Tech is a global technology partner delivering AI and machine learning development, mobile app development, and UI/UX design services. With teams across London, Dubai, Istanbul, Bangalore, and California, we help startups and enterprises build secure, scalable, user-focused digital products, from...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Wearables
- AI Development
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- Location
- Wyoming, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom websites for businesses that need clearer services and an easier path to enquiries. ExIQ Web is the Adelaide-based web studio of ExIQ, offering website design, redesigns, online shops, hosting and care, plus SEO, GEO and AIO foundations. Fixed-price and monthly options are available...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Hilton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
RoroWeb is a web studio in Izmir, Turkiye, working remotely with small businesses in the UK, Germany, the US and Turkiye. We build fast, multilingual websites for clinics, hotels, restaurants and local services, add AI assistants that answer customers around the clock, and run Google Ads. Our AISEO tool...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Athyrium Studio builds modern web platforms, custom SaaS architectures, and intelligent CRM solutions powered by advanced AI. We engineer high-performance software, automated workflows, and autonomous copilots designed to help businesses scale and eliminate operational friction...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SuperfastWP is your on-demand SWAT team for all things WordPress. Whether an urgent issue or a simple task. From midnight emergencies to strategic upgrades. We don't just fix problems we bulletproof your entire digital presence...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $89/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dynamologic is a UAE-registered company in Meydan Free Zone, with a dedicated delivery team. We design and build websites, ecommerce stores, mobile apps and custom software for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. Our team has 20 years of delivery experience across web, mobile projects...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
Anand Techverce is a dynamic company focused on innovative digital solutions, delivering excellence in technology and business growth strategies. We empower brands with creative and impactful results, driving success through cutting-edge marketing, design, and tech development...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TConnectX Solutions is a technology development company offering custom web and mobile app development, branding and dedicated resource models. We provide innovative solutions using modern technologies such as AngularJS, Laravel, WordPress, Shopify and much more to build scalable and efficient applications...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
INDIBUS is a technology-driven company delivering advanced IT solutions including AI development, custom software, and cloud applications. We work with startups, SMEs, and enterprises to build scalable digital products that solve real business challenges. Our team focuses on performance, innovation, and...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a leading eCommerce website development company in India, specializing in Shopify and WordPress development services. At ControlF5, we dont just build websites; were your growth partner, delivering dynamic solutions that empower your online business...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
iTwelve Tech is a web development and digital marketing company based in New Delhi, India, with offices in Dwarka and Gurgaon. Founded with a clear mission to help businesses build, grow, and scale their online presence, iTwelve Tech serves startups, local businesses, and growing brands across India, the...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- AI Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
BwLogics is a custom web development company delivering scalable websites, web applications, AI-powered solutions and e-commerce platforms backed by a proven track record since 2016...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WorldWin Coder is specialized in open source development and services. Today, leading websites are using open source development for their business and are successful...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Nashik, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We specialize in responsive website design, web development, mobile app development, and digital marketing services. Established in 2012, we've been serving clients around the world for over a decade now. Our team of experts takes a holistic view of your brand with a vision to transform and create a...
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- Mobile App Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Software Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We have delivered 3500+ successful apps, have more than 250 satisfied clients worldwide, and have been working hard for the past two years to build long-lasting relationships...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Feels Like creates interfaces that do more and feel more, for some of the pickiest brands in the world. With a clientele including tech - and luxury fashion giants Google, The LVMH Group and Caroline Herrera, Feels Like sets out with a bold ambition within digital design and innovation...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Inspired by the concept of "business of experience", we embody our mission of providing excellent experiences in our client's relationships with all parties interested in their business, with positivity, innovation, trust and sustainability...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Engine Creative is a creative service and digital products agency with a thirst for innovation. We are passionate about bringing brands to life online, on mobile devices and through augmented and virtual experiences. We work in partnership with our clients to help them creatively connect with their consumers...
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- Video Production
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We offer Superior Quality and Cost-Efficiency and a wide range of Technical Expertise, supported by testing, design, user experience and managed services. Our services are competitively priced and our processes are highly productive thanks to the use of Agile Development methodologies. With decades of...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Bali, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Advent produces moving experiences for people. We think that shared experiences help to create brand loyalty. We help organisations of all stripes in engaging their audiences with displays, exhibits, graphics, and interactive aspects, whether you're looking to enthral fans, impress recruits, or win over...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
TechArk Solutions is a customer-experience agency that designs and develops award-winning mobile apps and websites for your business. We deliver world-class online marketing, meaningful user experiences and process automation solutions. Call us now!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Endertech (endertech.com, 310.400.0800) is a full-service web and software development company near Los Angeles since the year 2000 providing custom design, e-commerce, software development, and online marketing support. “If you can dream it; We can build it”...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NextRow Digital headquartered in Schaumburg (Chicago suburbs). Incorporated in 2008, NextRow Digital is a proven leader MarTech space with many MarTech implementations under our belt. While assisting customers with Digital Transformation needs, NextRow Digital specializes in Adobe Experience Cloud, Salesforce...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Creative Digital Design Agency - Clients include: Facebook, Samsung, Berkshire Hathaway, Ripple, Paypal, Adobe & More...
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- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- North Port, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Technogiq IT Solutions is a leading IT Consulting and business outsourcing company that offers custom software solutions. We develop ROI based solutions and follow development process like agile software development & waterfall model...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
VMLY&R is a global AdTech & brand experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create connected brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Nativ3 is a full service web development and digital marketing agency. If it exists on a screen, we're experts at it. We are a Minneapolis-Based Digital Marketing firm, assisting business clients worldwide with their digital products, problems, and processes. We live, work, play, and breathe in a landscape...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scriptable Solutions is a web design company specializing in technologies aimed to increase business for our clients...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digitalboxes is an agency that provides full suite of digital marketing services to B2C and B2B customers of every size. Established in 2017, it has been tailoring your marketing goals with excellence. Now growing business organically and setting a digital footprint for a long run is not a challenge any more...
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- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
19 IDEAS is a communications agency specializing in graphic design, web and app development, marketing and public relations, and is also a certified New York State Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
The Inventive Group is a collection of companies with a mission to "Change people's lives with technology". We offer enterprise-scale software and product development services that allow organizations to innovate quickly and modernize their brand...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $34/hr
Cymbol Design, Inc. is a web & mobile design agency based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We design websites, prototypes, and complete digital products. Our mission is to partner with startups and development firms to create cutting-edge apps and technology that creates growth for your business...
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- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Offering Digital, Development, and Chatbot Solutions. Pravaah Consulting is a Silicon Valley-based, full-service digital agency. Our purpose is to help SMBs and startups leverage the power of digital to scale new heights. We bring the best practices and tactics adopted by the Fortune 50 companies to the SMBs...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dublin, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a team of talented engineers providing next-generation technology services...
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- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Devmatics, we build fully-customized technology solutions to help your business succeed...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Salem, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a professional and small team, composed by software developers, graphic and web designers, digital marketing specialists, content curators, support & customer service, commercial and sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ViiB Digital is a Canadian digital marketing and web development agency based in St. Albert, Alberta. We specialize in building powerful digital foundations for businesses through strategic branding, high-performing websites, local SEO, and marketing automation...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- St. Albert, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Philly Marketing Labs offers comprehensive marketing services to help your business reach its goals. With a combination of analytical science and human intuition, our team creates winning strategies that are able to meet the unique needs of each client. We are an extension of you and we'll work together every...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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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.
What are the top mobile app development companies in 2026?
The top mobile app development companies in 2026 are:
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