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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At Notix, we specialize in comprehensive application software development, covering web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Our philosophy emphasizes harnessing the collective productivity of our team rather than diversifying our services, allowing us to focus solely on creating exceptional products...
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- Mobile App Development
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- VR/AR
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Modern Tech serves as a comprehensive solution for all your digital requirements, offering a diverse range of innovative and creative products and services. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering total communication and information solutions to meet your distinct needs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ziba is a global innovation and design consultancy based in Portland, Oregon, pioneering human-centered innovation since 1984. From creating the USB flash drive to redefining industries, we blend consumer insights, strategy, and design to develop transformative products, services, and experiences across...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Based in NYC, InklyDesign crafts visually striking, sales-driven designs. From branding to viral content and websites, we deliver impact without breaking your budget...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ALFTEK offers full-service network infrastructure, system administration, network security, software development and other managed IT services. What's more, the company also integrates robust software solutions with cloud-based SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms for website and social & blog design...
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- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a globally-operating studio, capable of seamlessly working across all time zones. Our expertise extends to developing digital products tailored to specific target audiences and diverse markets. Our multilingual team is proficient in addressing a wide range of challenges. Our team is comprised of...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Were an innovative Website Design and Digital Marketing team based in Essex, specialising in Website Design, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and Google AdWords (PPC)...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Massive Startup was created to support entrepreneurs scale their business. We are not selling quick formulas for success or secret ways of growing your business. In our opinion success comes with honesty, a good product or service, and hard work. Simple...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Corby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Glorywebs creates websites that are appropriate for large and small enterprises. We assist them in increasing sales by helping them locate clients online. By doing this, we assist our clients in establishing their online authority and demonstrating their value...
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- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Lexogrine is a premier AI agent development company and web and mobile software company specializing in AI development, React, React Native, and Node.js development...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Intcore is a technology partner that builds scalable software and helps companies reduce cost and grow faster through AI products and AI automation...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Fullstack is an independent Paris-based digital agency founded in 2014. We design and build websites, e-commerce, mobile apps, SaaS and business applications, and we embed AI where it creates real value: AI agents, RAG chatbots and process automation. Trusted by Disneyland Paris, EDF, Sanofi, Amadeus and...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Helmsman is your one-stop Mobile App Design & Development Agency in Ahmedabad. We are your go-to partner for creating beautifully designed and highly functional mobile apps for Android, iOS, and hybrid platforms...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
For over two decades, our studio has been at the forefront of creativity and technical expertise. Since 2002, we have successfully provided top-tier, enterprise-grade solutions to address intricate business challenges for Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries such as industrial, healthcare...
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- VR/AR
- IoT
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Brandcoders is a trusted agency based in Orlando, specializing in web design and development, marketing, and branding. We are experts in creating brand identities, powerful websites, custom business web applications, and establishing a digital presence for national brands and growing businesses...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Plan, Design & Build With Mariox...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Innovative software, web, and technology solutions for complex challenges...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Idealist Consulting helps progressive organizations thrive with expert guidance in Salesforce, marketing automation, and custom application development. Founded in 2006 by a Peace Corps volunteer, we are a certified B Corp dedicated to using technology as a force for good. Based in Portland, we empower teams...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a strategic design and innovation consultancy which builds custom digital products for forward thinking enterprises and startups...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A custom software development agency with the sophisticated STEM professionals onboard.Full-cycle development of software products, mobile applications, web applications, enterprise software...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Software Development
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Anyalpha is best software development company USA that offers custom software solutions to achieve growth and scale for your business...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Content Marketing Services to Boost Your Business Growth!...
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design and develop software applications to help your business run more efficiently and generate new revenue. Tell us what you do, and we'll help you do it better...
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- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We Write Code is a software development company that helps clients bring their ideas to life...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We bring together cutting-edge tech and an individual approach to maximize your business results, ensure faster time to value, and focus on your business solutions...
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- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We are innovative technology and consultancy firm specializing in custom software, web and mobile application development with support and maintenance solutions...
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- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We're a group of digital professionals focused on solving problems with clean user experiences and robust IT technologies...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Whatever your industry, you use technology to help you do it better, faster, and more efficiently.But technology comes with its own challenges that require expertly-crafted solutions. That’s. What. We. Do.We listen to our clients to understand your vision. Because we stay on the cutting edge of our...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Coherent Solutions offers tailored software solutions to businesses worldwide, ranging from large enterprises to startups. With a focus on development, deployment, and consulting, our comprehensive services encompass various areas...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Velotio Technologies is an outsourced software product development partner for technology startups and enterprises. We combine innovative ideas with business expertise and the latest transformational technologies to drive business success for our customers, help them put their customers' needs at the core...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Polymaths is where rigorous business meets agile tech. From Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups, we develop software for business-shaped problems. Security is a default. Collaboration is a necessity. Together, we move beyond the pace of modern-day business to see what others cant...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We build digital tools that empower businesses, apps that leverage new-age technologies and design strategies that help you in your journey. Were flexible - We can help you ideate, build and launch or we can jump right in the middle to assist you...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We craft compelling visual experiences beyond the boundaries of imagination that leave a positive, lasting impact...
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- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Video Production
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Info Rhythm, LLC was founded in 2010, and officially established in 2016, based in Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana engaging and providing Information Technology and Web Applications Platforms and IT Services...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our purpose is to illuminate the process of software development, to bridge the experience gap of your software engineers, and elevate the efficiency or your business by offering services to perfect their development teams...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Business Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
14 Oranges is a leader in application development. Since 2009, we have helped organizations large and small achieve success with their development needs...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At PieSoft, we are a reliable one-stop-shop IT development company. Entrust all your tech needs to us to build robust software and hardware solutions or eliminate your recruitment headaches by hiring our in-house professionals to strengthen your team...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Robots & Pencils was founded in 2009 with the then-contrarian belief that mobile technology would have a greater transformative impact than the Internet...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Chagrin Falls, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
WeGotCode specializes in custom application development and efficient software integrations. Its commitment extends beyond technology, delivering transformative solutions to optimize workflows and enhance system communications. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including AI, WeGotCode simplifies complex...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Canton, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A software company called Better Soft Services offers customized IT solutions for mobile and web...
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- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Wonderment is a distinguished software development and tech staffing agency headquartered in California. We cater to teams of all sizes, ranging from startups to large-scale technology projects, by working across various web technology platforms and languages. The core team at Wonderment Apps has an...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
9Y Agency is a software engineering and digital design company headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Our primary focus is on crafting modern web applications and mobile apps that offer exceptional user experiences...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We provide global consultation, creation, and crafting services as necessary to meet the specific requirements of various organizations while adhering to the strictest safety regulations...
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- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Coventry, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beyond Innovations & Technologies is an IT Strategy Consulting company that caters to clients across North America and Asia. We specialize in providing design, development, and maintenance services for IT projects for government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare companies...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- VR/AR
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
For international clients, we have worked on more than 250 software development projects, including ones for business solutions, eCommerce, and software testing...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ha noi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hipo is a company that focuses on product development and collaborates with startups and enterprises worldwide to launch innovative ideas. We have a multi-disciplinary approach and a strong dedication to delivering exceptional results...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Accella is a digital development agency that delivers exceptional mobile apps and web designs. Our team of strategists, UX designers, and technologists think across the digital landscape to create the best possible experience for our clients. With a focus on strategy, development, and marketing, we hire the...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Severna Park, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a top custom software development company with expertise in UX design and development for web and mobile applications...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We think that anything worthwhile requires teamwork, and quality software is no different...
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- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For startups, founders, and innovative business managers eager to bring their digital ideas to life, we offer fantastic teams and end-to-end support...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mobile App Development Specializations
- Accessibility Mobile App
- Android
- App Development Consultants
- Application Modernization
- Consumer
- Cross-Platform
- eCommerce
- Educational
- Enterprise
- Entertainment App Development
- Field Operations
- Financial
- Fitness App Development
- Food Delivery App Development
- Freelance
- Gambling
- Games
- Government
- Healthcare
- HTML5
- Hybrid
- Insurance
- iPad
- iPhone
- Media App
- Mobile App design
- Nonprofit
- Publishing
- React Native
- Restaurant App Development
- Small Businesses App Development
- Social Network Apps
- Sports App Development
- Startup
- Telemedicine App Development
- Thunkable
- Travel App Development
- Wearables
- Windows
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Frequently Asked Questions About App Development Companies
What services do app development companies typically offer?
App development companies usually handle strategy, UI/UX design, development, testing, launch, and ongoing maintenance. Some also provide product research and app store optimization.
How much does it cost to hire an app development company?
App development agencies typically charge between $30,000 and $500,000+, depending on the scope and complexity of the project.
Typical custom app costs by scope include:
- Simple app: $10,000 to $35,000
- Medium-complexity app: $35,000 to $150,000
- Complex app: $150,000 to $300,000+
How long does it take to develop a mobile app?
Most apps take around 3 to 7 months to develop, though the timeline depends on complexity, features, technology, and the development team. Changes in scope, integrations, and testing requirements can also extend the timeline.
- Simple apps: a few weeks to 3 months
- Medium-complexity apps: 3 to 7 months
- Complex apps: 7 to 12+ months
How do I choose the right app development company?
Look at relevant experience, past projects, technical expertise, communication, and post-launch support. The company should also understand your business goals and target users.
What should I look for in an app development company’s portfolio?
Check whether they have built apps similar to yours and review the usability, design quality, and functionality of their work. Pay attention to projects in your industry or with comparable technical requirements.
What track record should I look for in an app development company?
Ask for launch counts, instead of project counts. An app development company that has shipped dozens of live apps has already solved App Store review, retention, and post-launch iteration. Designli, for example, lists more than 200 product launches and traces its process back to Applits, an app studio its founders ran before the agency existed.
What are the top mobile app development companies in 2026?
The top mobile app development companies in 2026 are:
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