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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Aurita is a Canberra based mobile app development house. We have been in business for over 10 years and pride ourselves on developing solutions to the needs of our clients and partners. Our businesses extend way beyond the ACT, as evidenced by our published app offerings, which can be found on iTune and...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
AIM Consulting partners with businesses to set a strategic direction, understand the customer journey, design and develop innovative software, leverage data for actionable insights, and automate deployment to secure cloud platforms.We help companies launch their most ambitious initiatives. Solving the...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
A well-coordinated group of enthusiasts and specialists who enjoy their work. Yes, it is we! From website design to mobile applications and dedicated web solutions, we have you covered. We provide cloud / data engineering, mobile apps, website development, and SEO. In terms of marketing efforts, we optimize...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
B4T Games is a game studio based in Brazil and was created from our passion for Virtual Reality. We've been in the game industry for 5 years now and during this time we developed many experiences, such as short VR films, arcade experiences for brands like Teen Titans Go!, Batman, SuperHero Girls, and Epic...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Apps. Research. Design. Development. QA. Release. Analytics. Maintenance. Aftercare...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
A prominent consultant in eCommerce solutions, web development, and IT security. We provide innovative e-commerce solutions for difficult e-commerce requirements in the shortest amount of time, with a committed staff, and at a very cheap price. We have specialized in providing the best e-Commerce solutions in...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KNGUU Studios creates mobile applications that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also perform very well. Leap forward with the help of our High-Quality User Experience and User Interface design service! Although based in Germany, their work may be seen all around the globe. We have more than eight years...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Leipzig, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mobile application development: We offer customized mobile application solutions for Android and iOS platforms.Custom ERP implementation: We offer ERP software tailored to companies' needs, increasing efficiency and optimizing processes.Business consulting: We offer consulting services on corporate-level...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Çorum, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kr8v Solutions customers' businesses benefit from the enhancements, increased reachability, and distinctiveness that are brought about by the digital solutions that we provide. Individuals on our team are skilled and highly driven, and they have a wealth of expertise working with a broad variety of software...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The DONE-FOR-YOU simple mobile app-building platform for companies, organizations, and brands that want to launch enterprise-level mobile apps to create easy customer onboarding, simplified workflows, and one-touch buying...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Atlantic Technologies is a global digital firm with over a decade of expertise in the creation of bespoke technical solutions. With locations in Spain and Mexico, we provide customers with a service that is tailored to their requirements. We are a team of specialists with diverse areas of expertise, which...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We have been in the field of computer programming for more than 20 years. Since a few months ago, I've been working as a developer for Xamarin using C#. I am licensed to create for both Android and iOS via Google Play and the iOS App Store...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Holden, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our team at Door 105 is united by an undeniable passion for cutting-edge mobile applications. We work with startups and established brands from around the world to turn concepts into reliable and robust app solutions. We help our clients to launch the best projects possible that are not only innovative and...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Terra Tech Borneo is a company that makes software and tries to teach Sabahans more about information technology. We work with different government agencies and do our part to give the people of Sabahan access to information technology, mostly software. We are attempting to persuade people that information...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Vorn Media is an agency that specializes in the development of software as well as the creation of brands; we place a strong emphasis on collaboration and provide our customers advice on how to achieve the best possible outcomes. We have collaborated on projects of varying natures and for a variety of...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We collaborate with entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to launch their mobile-enabled businesses...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
In 2015, the Montreal-based development team for hire App & Flow was established. React Native was soon made open-source by Facebook, and we've been developing apps with it ever since...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Bromont, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Arrible, our portfolio includes AA (Bold Point), AAA Crypto Games (Illuvium), and the best Ukrainian VR game of the year. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences to players worldwide...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
As a Flutter development company with offices in New York City and Chicago, Very Good Ventures is globally recognized as leaders in Flutter. We built the first commercial Flutter app outside of Google in 2017 (official app for Hamilton the musical) and have been working with Flutter ever since...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Neotech has over 50 workers, giving us the tools and capabilities to manage any online, mobile, or software projects that come our way. We are the right team for you whether you need someone to handle all of the technical components of your company or an offshore development team to help the developers you...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
UXDivers is essentially a bunch of adventurers seeking to explore the depths of user experience and user interface. We design and code engaging cross-platform mobile experiences for software companies, and developers. At record speed. We're glad to report that we've worked with a vast number of businesses...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Texas-based Iconix App Studio is a top-performing mobile app development company...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a group of core React Native contributors who have collaborated with well-known businesses like Shopify and Coinbase and are experts in our respective toolkits...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Apexive, we are considered the "Special Forces" of software development. We pride ourselves on building technology in short iterations, utilizing the latest technology specifically chosen for each customer. We understand that a "one size fits all" approach simply doesn't work in this industry...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Since we can create apps more quickly, they are less expensive to create, saving you money and making custom apps accessible to everyone...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Seabrook, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leenspace is a small mobile development studio that specializes in creating cross-platform apps using Flutter and Xamarin technologies. Our goal is to assist businesses in bringing their ideas to life, from initial product discovery to a fully functional solution...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BSGroup.eu (Spyrosoft BSG) is a technology consultancy specializing in media, OTT, and video streaming solutions, delivering custom software and multi-platform applications for broadcasters, content providers, and digital media brands worldwide...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Invemo is a technology company that provides custom mobile app development and comprehensive consulting services. Founded by a tech industry expert, the company offers a one-stop solution to help clients achieve success in the mobile realm...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a client-oriented company that helps bring your ideas to life by creating stable and efficient software. We can assist with various projects, including developing new software from scratch or maintaining and extending existing software...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Milan-based digital product studio, web and mobile software development is a priority for our team of designers and developers...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In the fields of health, sports, video/image processing, and social media, we create new products from scratch and support already-existing systems...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- L'viv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team of highly skilled engineers, programmers, and 2D/3D artists has a wide range of development experience on AAA games for PC, consoles, and mobile devices...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We only create cross-platform mobile apps, but we do it very well. We had the absolute best luck working with wonderful people and creating fantastic apps...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are identifying the problems with your project or product and offering a thorough plan to solve them...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The goal-oriented website design services provided by Kronos Technologies are focused on creating robust, more successful online businesses...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Merchantville, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BRANDO.PRO is an independent, daring agency full of creative people. We believe in people, both ours and yours. We are an innovative, daring agency full of creative people. We believe in people, both ours and yours. BRANDO.PRO...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a tech product agency that focuses on React. Our team comprises product-oriented developers who take pride in delivering top-quality tech products. We specialize in low-overhead projects, where you work directly with the developers, who ask the right questions to ensure the best results, delivered...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The creative power house Zeek Studio creates outstanding digital experiences that highlight your brand's distinctive narrative and enthrall your audience. We provide bespoke solutions that fuel company development and differentiate you from the competition with an emphasis on creativity and user-centric...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create and implement robust software with a range of features, from the most basic to those that let you launch startups and huge MLM businesses with millions of users...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Post Physical is a game development studio that provides technical partnership, team augmentation, and outsourced game development services for mobile and desktop game products. With over a decade of experience in the game industry, we deliver high-quality products that drive meaningful business outcomes...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a highly skilled agency that excels in app development and software creation. Our strengths lie in our effective communication, mature project management, in-depth business analysis, strong technology competency, compelling UX & UI design and rigorous testing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
Discover Playful Systems, a Perth-based software company specializing in user-centric, interactive digital experiences. Our specializations include website and application development, server and cloud-based solutions, and bespoke integrations. With individualized service and creative approaches, we endeavor...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Cottesloe, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a group of programmers working to close the gap between those with an idea for a mobile app and the technical experts who can make that idea a reality...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We support startups and expanding businesses by assisting them in product development and experimentation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Storymode.pro is a game development studio based in Belarus with a team of 25 highly efficient developers. They specialize in various game development services and have worked with clients such as Cd Projekt Red, 1C Game Studio and White Wizard Games...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bytrix Technologies is a leading mobile app development Agency. Offering iOS app development, android app development and mobile game development. We become your collaborator in the world of technology and help you automate your process through award-winning product...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a Mexican company specializing in the development of iOS and Android mobile applications. We have been able to establish ourselves as the finest app company in Mexico, allowing us to collaborate with businesses. Our programs utilize proprietary technology, allowing us to provide solutions for any...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ZOOhaus is a creative Mobile Application Design and Development start-up, delivering beautifully designed iOS and android mobile apps...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Velosys is a leading technology consulting firm specializing in Windows App Development, offering tailored software solutions for major clients in financial services, energy, and the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Poulsbo, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
At Wise Technology, our purpose revolves around facilitating the creation and deployment of innovative software solutions that are user-friendly and enhance day-to-day operations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Fairhope, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Mobile App Development Specializations
- Accessibility Mobile App
- Android
- App Development Consultants
- Application Modernization
- Consumer
- Cross-Platform
- eCommerce
- Educational
- Enterprise
- Entertainment App Development
- Field Operations
- Financial
- Fitness App Development
- Food Delivery App Development
- Freelance
- Gambling
- Games
- Government
- Healthcare
- HTML5
- Hybrid
- Insurance
- iPad
- iPhone
- Media App
- Mobile App design
- Nonprofit
- Publishing
- React Native
- Restaurant App Development
- Small Businesses App Development
- Social Network Apps
- Sports App Development
- Startup
- Telemedicine App Development
- Thunkable
- Travel App Development
- Wearables
- Windows
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Frequently Asked Questions About App Development Companies
What services do app development companies typically offer?
App development companies usually handle strategy, UI/UX design, development, testing, launch, and ongoing maintenance. Some also provide product research and app store optimization.
How much does it cost to hire an app development company?
App development agencies typically charge between $30,000 and $500,000+, depending on the scope and complexity of the project.
Typical custom app costs by scope include:
- Simple app: $10,000 to $35,000
- Medium-complexity app: $35,000 to $150,000
- Complex app: $150,000 to $300,000+
How long does it take to develop a mobile app?
Most apps take around 3 to 7 months to develop, though the timeline depends on complexity, features, technology, and the development team. Changes in scope, integrations, and testing requirements can also extend the timeline.
- Simple apps: a few weeks to 3 months
- Medium-complexity apps: 3 to 7 months
- Complex apps: 7 to 12+ months
How do I choose the right app development company?
Look at relevant experience, past projects, technical expertise, communication, and post-launch support. The company should also understand your business goals and target users.
What should I look for in an app development company’s portfolio?
Check whether they have built apps similar to yours and review the usability, design quality, and functionality of their work. Pay attention to projects in your industry or with comparable technical requirements.
What track record should I look for in an app development company?
Ask for launch counts, instead of project counts. An app development company that has shipped dozens of live apps has already solved App Store review, retention, and post-launch iteration. Designli, for example, lists more than 200 product launches and traces its process back to Applits, an app studio its founders ran before the agency existed.
What are the top mobile app development companies in 2026?
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