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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Security is not a destination, but a journey. Entersoft works relentlessly as a partner and advisor to empower client business leaders to take charge of their application security. Seamlessly integrating with existing processes, we incorporate a combination of offensive assessments, pragmatic managed security...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Idea Link builds tailored AI and digital products that solve real business problems with measurable impact. We deliver:AI process automation;Custom AI development;AI strategy & consulting;Custom software and WEB & mobile app development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Right Symbol is a tech-driven SEO, PPC, Web and App design agency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Radiant partners with ecommerce brands to enable them to be their best version, thanks to our expertise in Shopify web design, development and website optimisation. We help brands make an impression online, increase their audience and convert more sales...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SoftwareOrbits builds custom web, mobile and AI-powered software solutions that help businesses scale and accelerate digital growth...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Novity is the dedicated Tech, Data and AI team extension partner for CTPOs. As a Certified Partner in the Claude Partner Network, our engineers integrate directly into your workflows to accelerate your AI projects and roadmaps without intermediaries (+80 clients supported)...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beyond Intranet is...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Wearables
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $51/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DemoWA is a Milan-based web agency specializing in the development of custom websites tailored to your needs. Our expertise lies in crafting corporate websites that seamlessly blend professionalism with advanced SEO strategies for optimal search engine positioning...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We don't just design & create your logo and website - we boost your business by crafting digital solutions that perfectly align with your values and resonate with your audience. Our approach focuses on your growth, additionally providing robust marketing services and strategic content solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Leimen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative graphic design company in Noida. Expert in graphics and website designing. From designing to branding and marketing we are a solution to your business needs in the digital world...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Autonomous software delivery. Production-Grade Software.Engineered with AI.Acumen combines more than two decades of software engineering expertise with orchestrated AI agents to build secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise systems...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a digital services agency focused on helping our clients achieve their goals online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tazriel is a global outsourcing partner providing affordable remote service expertise for Software Development, Microsoft Power Platform automation, Mendix app Builds, Cvent event technology support, IT Administration and AI Training. With 24/7 support and cost savings of upto 70%, we help businesses...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The ShopNinjas is a full-service Shopify development agency building custom stores, apps, and migrations for scaling brands. From bespoke theme design to Shopify Plus and their own suite of apps and plugins, we deliver eCommerce that converts and grows...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kandy-based web agency specializing in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Webflow, delivering fast, secure, search-ready sites for clients across the US, EU, NZ, and Sri Lanka...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CoreData is a Calgary technology company that has kept Alberta businesses running since 2000. One local team handles managed IT and help desk support, cybersecurity with tested backup and recovery, and IT consulting for upgrades and cloud moves. A second practice builds custom software, systems integrations...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Empowering Growth Through Tech Expertise: Dotpot iT LTD - Your Partner for Web, Software, AI, Mobile Apps and More. Unlock possibilities with our elite team offering SEO, cloud solutions, security and cutting-edge Web3 and blockchain development. Elevate your business with innovation...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Midriff Info Solution Pvt. Ltd. is a Web Design & Development company based in Mohali, India. We are located in Chandigarh, India, and delivering digital services at the global level. We established our services in 2011. We have achieved trust and long-term relations with our clients by making their business...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Green Feather Technologies is a Bangladesh-based business process outsourcing (BPO) company that provides scalable operational support services to businesses worldwide. The company specializes in outsourcing solutions including software development, accounting assistance, virtual assistance, digital...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- BPO
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BlueSail AI builds custom software and automation for businesses running on spreadsheets, workarounds, and expensive tools that never fit. Web apps, internal systems, client portals, AI agents, and workflow automation - designed around how your operation actually works. Based in Jacksonville, FL, with a...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We at PowerPhrase Web Design Services provide performance testing, responsive web design services aimed at crafting websites that will remain aesthetically pleasing & user-friendly, regardless of the platform being used...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WeCode consists of a diverse bunch of engineers and designers that continuously work towards streamlining all the operational processes. App and web development has become our niche service area in our 7+ years of experience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Tsukuba, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service agency that delivers compelling digital marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webdorks is a Singapore-based web design agency that provides expertise in UX/UI, web design, and customized web applications. They work closely with clients to understand their goals and deliver custom solutions that meet their specific needs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RAAS Cloud is a leading Software Development and IT Outsourcing company based in Orlando, Florida, US...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ELASTECH is a leading provider of Software-done-for-you, and accountable for delivering results. We curate and manage teams of peer-vetted all-stars who build game-changing applications to guide your path out of tech constraints and into competitive advantage with modern software. With more than 300 projects...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
NeoLynx is a full-service digital agency based in San Diego, California, delivering tailored marketing, branding, and web development solutions. With a strong foundation in strategy, design, and technology, NeoLynx helps businesses strengthen their digital presence and drive measurable results through...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HireAlbania helps global companies scale with ease by providing remote staffing, Employer of Record (EOR), and outsourcing services from Albania. We specialize in IT, engineering, customer support, and admin roles with full payroll, compliance, and HR management. Whether you need one team member or a full...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Market Research
- Translation Services
- Transcription Services
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
True Node provides custom web development, mobile applications, and AI automations for other businesses. Founded by technical specialist Jasmeen Dahak and project manager Dylan Shah, we deliver responsive websites, native mobile apps, AI automations, and data analytics solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Biz Klinics is a marketing partner that treats growth like a clinical science. We diagnose the root causes behind weak branding, poor SEO, outdated websites, and ineffective advertising, then prescribe precise, evidence based solutions that improve performance. Our approach blends clear analysis with...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Raks Group is a professional business solutions company delivering end-to-end digital and staffing services across the USA and India. Our focus is on helping businesses build strong online visibility, generate quality leads, and scale with result-driven strategies...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turning ideas into impact since 2012, The SilverLogic (TSL) powers 200+ success stories with elite engineering, AI, and automation. We dont just build software, we craft scalable solutions that drive growth, speed, and results your business can measure...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Backspacce Technologies is a dynamic IT solutions company helping businesses harness cutting-edge technology and innovative digital strategies. We specialize in software development, cloud integration, data management, and enterprise applicationsdelivering scalable, secure, and impactful solutions. With a...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ForgeSky is a premium digital product agency specializing in websites, web platforms, mobile apps, desktop applications, and scalable digital systems. We combine modern design, clean engineering, and performance-focused development to build products that not only look exceptional but solve real business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're a comprehensive marketing agency, seamlessly integrating strategies that foster strong connections with your existing customers while attracting new ones. Our approach effortlessly merges strategic thinking with tactical execution, yielding quantifiable and impactful outcomes. This leads to heightened...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
As a master crafter of pure branding and other business solutions, Invictus Studio in Dallas, TX has been rendering its services to amplify branding with innovation. The professional logo design company aspires to deliver a wide range of modern and creative designs for businesses that are on the out...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Southlake, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Anvixa crafts world-leading mobile apps & web experiences, blending talent, innovation, and cutting-edge technology...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- St. Cloud, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Matellio is a software engineering studio that holds immense experience in developing solutions encompassing embedded engineering, IoT, GIS, Web Development, and Mobile App Development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wembley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Limegreen Apps is a team of tech lovers and experienced mobile app experts who believe in a better, more efficient and connected world through smart tech of mobile, tabs, wearables, AR/VR, TV and IoT app development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- IoT
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Born in 2015 with a team of more than 100+ tech-savvy professionals, Angry Nerds is a software solutions company solving the unsolvable. Clients come to us even with seemingly unattainable visions, and we are excited to take on the challenge of bringing them to life...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Equipped with expert, full-stack, agile teams, we help agencies, corporations and start-ups innovate and scale. And we do it on your terms, be it on the front lines or as a behind-the-scenes partner...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Pharaoh Soft we bring a combination of domain expertise, talent, rigorous Agile development processes, and commitment to exceed our client expectations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a digital consulting firm that specializes in building custom web and mobile applications...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Park City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Onsharp is a development agency and we are experts at designing and building websites, mobile apps, and custom software solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ndimension Labs is one of the renowned digital technology solution partners in India and USA. The IT solution provides is offering web design, development, project execution, mobile app design and development, ecommerce solution, crm solution and many more...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Orion eSolutions is not only a one stop shop for technology but also a software boutique specialised in development of web applications, mobile apps, desktop application or customisation of already built technology upto the par of best practice in the market...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Alternova is a software company focused on the development of interactive digital health products and platforms. The company has a strong background in game engines and data analytics, bringing to the Digital Health industry products that are data driven, fun and easy to use...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stop researching destinations and just start flying. At Objectstream, we believe in turning software development into actions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Product and Software Development, IT Consulting Services and Managed IT...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techigai is a global IT consulting and services firm...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
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- Consumer
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- eCommerce
- Educational
- Enterprise
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- Financial
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- Food Delivery App Development
- Freelance
- Gambling
- Games
- Government
- Healthcare
- HTML5
- Hybrid
- Insurance
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- iPhone
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- Publishing
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- 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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