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September 2023

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  • 1
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.2
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • New York, NY

    Lickability is a New York-based boutique software studio founded in 2009. Their 7-person team offers services in mobile app development and wearable app development, along with application testing, management, and support.

    Clients

    • The Atlantic
    • Houseparty
    • Meetup
    • Jet.com

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    Notable Project

    Lickability developed an iOS app for a multi-platform publisher using Swift. They adapted the app to match a new design system and modern UX patterns. Then, they provided updates and support.

    "They were constantly looking for opportunities to improve the UX."

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  • 2
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Alvechurch, United Kingdom

    Exploding Phone is a software development and design firm founded in 2008. Based in Birmingham, U.K., the team of 10 employees specializes in mobile app development, web development and custom software development. They mainly serve small business and midmarket clients in the business services, manufacturing, and health care industries.

    Clients

    • The NHS
    • Taylor Wimpey
    • Selco Builders Warehouse
    • Bullitt Mobile

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Exploding Phone designed and developed an Android mobile app for an IT solutions company from scratch in CodeIgniter. The project included Java development and API integrations.

    “Exploding Phone facilitated a very good project considering the restraints of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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  • 3
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $1,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Doral, FL

    Hyperion is a web development company. The small Doral, Florida-based agency was founded in 2023. Their team focuses on web development, custom software development, enterprise app modernization, mobile app development, and more.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    305Apps redesigned and redeveloped a finance management platform's mobile app. The team redesigned the app's UI and added features like bank-grade encryption, direct payment, and a cashback system with rewards.

    "Their ability to handle intricate technical requirements with ease was truly impressive."

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  • 4
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $50,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • London, United Kingdom

    Digiruu is a digital firm founded in 2016 run by a team of fewer than 10 professionals. Based in London, the company lends their expertise in mobile app development, UX/UI design, and web design to clients ranging from startups to large enterprises, working in various industries such as consumer products, advertising, and media.

    Clients

    • Pretty Lavish
    • ByErim
    • The Climate Week NYC
    • Subconsciously

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A parenting app provider hired Digiruu to develop a prototype and website they could use to pitch their ideas to investors. They explored the HLRs, designed the app, and built the prototype and website.

    "Digiruu were a total delight to work with — their knowledge, expertise, commitment, and service were faultless."

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  • 5
    • Scheduling

      4.5
    • Quality

      4.7
    • Cost

      4.5
    • NPS

      4.7
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • London, United Kingdom

    Fortnight is a boutique design and development studio based in Manchester, U.K., with offices in London and New York. The studio, founded in 2014, has a team of more than ten that provides mobile app development, branding, product design, web design, and UX/UI design services to small and larger-sized companies. 

    Clients

    • OnePlus
    • Bumble
    • Thursday
    • Simba Sleep

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Fortnight was hired by a mobile fitness app for MVP development services. They were also responsible for establishing the MVP's scope.

    "We had a cooperative and productive relationship."

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  • 6
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Navi Mumbai, India

    Tarkashilpa Technologies is an app development company. They specialize in mobile app development and web development and were launched in 2016. The agency is located in Navi Mumbai, India.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Tarkashilpa Technologies developed a customer-facing corporate website for an NDC-based distribution platform. They built the client's site with a booking engine and designed its UI as well.

    "They are a small team with dedicated staff for every deliverables."

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  • 7
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Los Angeles, CA

    App Makers LA is a mobile app development company of around 10 employees. Founded in 2014, they are based in Los Angeles. They offer services in mobile app development and UX/UI design.

    Clients

    • Los Angeles Apparel
    • BookClub
    • ClassCalc
    • Austin Ekeler (NFL)

    Industries

    Notable Project

    App Makers LA has provided mobile app development services to a dating app company. They’ve collaborated with the client to design and build a country-focused dating app from scratch for iOS and Android.

    "App Makers LA has treated our app as if it were their baby."

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  • 8
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.7
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • London, United Kingdom

    Binary Mango is a mobile app development platform that's based in London. Since 2016, their team of fewer than 10 have provided mobile app as well as AR/VR development assistance to mid-market and enterprise-level clients in the fields of consumer products and advertising. 

    Clients

    • GetLeslie
    • Whering
    • Medishout
    • Fundspace

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A health and wellness platform hired Binary Mango to provide mobile app development. They replicated the design that the client handed to them to build a meditation music player.

    "They’re outstanding on all fronts."

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  • 9
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Montevideo, Uruguay

    Horus is a mobile development studio in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Kitchener, Canada. Founded in 2018, they have about 7 employees that serve midmarket and small-business clients in the arts, telecommunications, and transportation sectors. Their services are specialized in mobile app development.

    Clients

    • Innomind
    • VBCFinder
    • Planet 01
    • Cavepot

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Horus provided mobile app development support for a healthcare firm. They built a mobile application for iOS and Android from scratch. They also added the necessary features and functionalities along the way.

    "I appreciated working with a small team that was clearly invested in their work and our product."

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  • 10
    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Austin, TX

    SwiftKick Mobile is a mobile app development company in Austin, Texas. SwiftKick Mobile was founded in 2015 and has about six employees. Development services include strategy, management, and support. 

    Clients

    • Vast
    • Square Root
    • CSIdentity Corp
    • Experian

    Notable Project

    A home inspection company hired SwiftKick Mobile to provide mobile app development. They took the client's app and revamped it with new user interface features and design improvements throughout the platform.

    "They know what they’re doing and deliver top-quality results."

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  • 11
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $50,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Bromont, Canada

    App & Flow is a mobile development studio based in Montreal, Canada, that was established in 2015. Their 2-person team offers web development and mobile app development. 

    Clients

    • Expo.io
    • Point Up Inc.
    • Giglinked.live
    • AVA Grows

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A clothing measurement platform has hired App & Flow to redevelop their native mobile app using React Native. The team has created an import flow for an API on the app’s backend and built several features.

    “I’m impressed with App & Flow’s transparency and communication skills.”

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  • 12
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Burnaby, Canada

    Raccoopack Media is a leading Canadian app developer of custom mobile apps, web apps, and serious games that are fun and engaging. Founded in 2018, Raccoopack Media is a Burnaby-based team of more than 10 experts, serving Canadian organizations of all sizes across healthcare, education, entertainment, and more. They provide full service development from app design, consulting, engineering, to launch and support.

    Clients

    • Vancouver Coastal Health
    • University of British Columbia
    • BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
    • SafeCare BC

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Raccoopack Media was hired by a children's martial arts school for their mobile app development services. The team was responsible for developing three apps with custom features and functionalities.

    "They exceeded my expectations."

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  • 13
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Toronto, Canada

    Otrofy Inc. is a mobile development agency based in Toronto, Canada. The agency, founded in  2018, has a team of less than ten that provides iPhone and Android app development, web development, web design, and UX/UI design services to startups, agencies and small/larger sized companies. From concept to design, from development to publishing, Otrofy offers services that have complete transparency through each phase of the process.

    Clients

    • Travel App
    • Hockey Shot Tracker
    • Proximity-Based Marketing App Powered by iBeacons.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    An IT consulting company hired Otrofy for iOS and Android mobile application design and development. Key features included user accounts, basic MIUI System Ads (MSA), and payment functionality. 

    "Everyone on their team adds value and is excited to be there."

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  • 14
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Kraków, Poland

    Softnauts is a software development company founded in 2012. Since then the company has expanded to 30 employees and is headquartered in Krakow, Poland. Softnauts focuses on mobile app development, web development, custom software development, and UX/UI design for companies of various sizes.

    Clients

    • Tesco
    • PregLife
    • Exhibit-E
    • World Customs Organization

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Softnauts provides development and design outsourcing services to a consulting firm. They’ve completed several projects, most recently developing a web app with scheduling software for a Swiss hospital group.

    “I’ll never work with another software company.”

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  • 15
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $50,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Dallas, TX

    Touchtap is a Dallas-based mobile app development agency established in 2015. Their 4-person team offers services in mobile app development, web development, custom software development, and application management and support.

    Clients

    • Veryable
    • Musicbed
    • Voicelayer
    • Talley Amusements

    Notable Project

    Touchtap redeveloped an iOS app and trained an in-house resource in the development process. They transitioned the app over to Swift and introduced additional features to improve usability.

    "They're able to care deeply about a project and business that's not their own." 

     

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  • 16
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • New York, NY

    Bromin7, Inc. is a mobile and web development company that was founded in 2004 and is based in New York. Their team of 5 employees specializes in AI, mobile app, and custom software development for primarily small business clients in the marketing, financial services, and healthcare industries.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Serving as an outsourced partner, bromin7, Inc. is working on a WYSIWYG HTML editor to make improvements to a web-based platform. In the near future, they will work on building a physical card reader.

    "bromin7, Inc. has been able to read between the lines, figuring out what needs to be done to deliver good work."

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  • 17
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Pittsburgh, PA

    ANTLR Interactive is a Pittsburgh-based mobile app development firm. Founded in 2014, it has 2 employees who specialize in mobile app development, web development, and custom software development. The team serves small business and midmarket clients in the nonprofit, e-commerce, and health care & medical industries.

    Clients

    • ANGLR
    • Knox Spencer and Associates
    • Community Data Roundtable
    • Occupi Inc.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    ANTLR Interactive has helped a mental health company update several websites using a specific programming language. The team has redesigned the UI/UX of one website and updated its data collection process.

    “Their work is thorough and quick.”

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  • 18
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • L'viv, Ukraine

    Define Solutions is a mobile app development company founded in 2018 in Lviv, Ukraine with no more than 10 professionals. They offer mobile app development solutions for small businesses in the fields of advertising, business services, and retail.

    Clients

    • Readtronic
    • Seleby
    • Roomkast

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Define Solutions converts written content to audio tracks for an e-learning platform. The team also helps the client fix bugs and issues on the iOS compatible app.

    "Their expertise and care are evident as they guide us through the complex app submission and app review process."

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  • 19
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Târgu Mureș, Romania

    Established in 2014, APPFORTE is a mobile application development firm. They are located in Târgu Mureș, Romania and have a small team. The company provides mobile app development and web development.

    Clients

    • Supercharge
    • Accenture
    • Magyar Nemzeti Bank

    Industries

    Notable Project

    An IT services company hired AppForte to provide mobile app development in an ongoing project for one of their long-time customers. The goal is to deliver an app that meets their customer's requirements.

    "APPFORTE is committed to delivering high-quality software."

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  • 20
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • North Melbourne, Australia

    Wave Digital is a development agency with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. With under 50 members on their team, the agency has focused on mobile app development, web development, and UX/UI design since its founding in 2000.

    Clients

    • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
    • the Chisholm Institute
    • VicRoads
    • eHealth NSW

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Wave Digital worked with an education-based startup for product development and to build a prototype. The client wanted to see if their vision for the app was technically feasible.

    "The Wave team was always available to talk through any questions I had."

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  • 21
    • $1,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Houston, TX

    Black Widow Tech is a mobile app agency founded in 2017 and based in Houston. Their team of fewer than 10 people offers services in mobile app development, UX/UI design, and web development for small businesses in the industries of consumer products, education, and utilities.

    Clients

    • Pikit with Friends
    • Edumame
    • Cabinet Assistant
    • Together Dating

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Black Widow Tech has developed a devotional mobile app for a tech products company. The team has worked on the app’s front- and backend requirements and currently provides maintenance services for the client. 

    “The Black Widow Tech team is absolutely pleasant to work with; they answer questions, inquiries, and issues promptly.”

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  • 22
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Los Angeles, CA

    TouchZen Media is a design and development agency based in Thousand Oaks, Calif. with no more than 10 experts. Since their founding in 2014, they have provided mobile app development, UX/UI design, and IT strategy consulting solutions to various clients.

    Clients

    • Beachbody LLC
    • Everytable PBC
    • FullyRaw Media LLC
    • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A food manufacturing company has hired TouchZen Media to develop and design two products: a custom e-commerce website that adopts a headless architecture and a mobile application.

    "We've been impressed with their project management and documentation skills."

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  • 23
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Novi Sad, Serbia
    Application development company Crystal Pigeon was founded in 2018. Their small team is in Novi Sad, Serbia and specializes in mobile app development, ux/ui design, and web development.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Crystal Pigeon developed an iOS and Android mobile app for a government institution. This included a 360-degree video and photo of 60 locations, 3 languages, maps, a tourist info section, and more.

    "Their mobile app development skills blew me away."

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  • 24
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Dublin, Ireland
    In Dublin, Ireland, Appy Days is a mobile app development firm. Established in 2022, the small team specializes in mobile app development, application management & support, application testing, and other application development.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Appy Days developed a web for a food and nutrition company. The team refined the MVP idea, implemented a third-party company's design, integrated the app with a CMS, and provided maintenance and updates.

    "Their dedication to their work is truly inspiring, and they are always willing to go the extra mile."

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  • 25
    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Bristol, United Kingdom

    Mobile application development company AppLaunch Limited was launched in 2020. Their small team is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. AppLaunch Limited focuses on mobile app development, custom software development, and other application development.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    AppLaunch Limited developed an iOS ordering app for a food manufacturing company. Their responsibilities included wireframing, building, and testing the app.

    "They cared deeply about making sure that the app matched what we were picturing."

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  • 26
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • London, United Kingdom

    Ingenious App Studios is a mobile app development firm based in London. Founded in 2018, their team of 8 serves clients in the internet and IT sectors. Services include web development.

    Clients

    • MFP App
    • BetSquad
    • Adoree
    • vsuptosomething

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Ingenious App Studios developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that helps support individuals through a financial stability journey. The team created wireframes and design options.

    "They were also great in overcoming some issues we stumbled upon along the way."

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  • 27
    • Scheduling

      4.5
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.3
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Plymouth, United Kingdom

    Elixel is an UX design company. Their small team is in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Their services include ux/ui design, mobile app development, web design, and web development. The company was established in 2012.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Elixel helped a family safety mobile app company develop their MVP for iOS using Ionic as the framework. Their scope included research, discovery, UI/UX design, and mobile app development.

    “Elixel was very good at UX design and development, and their communication was great.”

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  • 28
    • $1,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Bengaluru, India

    Aalpha Information Systems India Pvt. Ltd. is a software outsourcing company founded in 2007. Based in Hubli, India, they have additional offices in Bridgewater, N.J., Sandane, Norway and Bangalore, India. The team specializes in web development, e-Commerce development, and custom software development. They primarily serve small businesses in the consumer products & services, business services, and advertising & marketing industries. 

    Clients

    • Wurkr
    • World Bank
    • Securitas
    • SwissRe

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Aalpha Information Systems India Pvt. Ltd developed a website for an online advertising company's end client. The client had already designed the site, and the team was responsible for its development.

    "They were a pleasure to deal with, and their work was excellent."

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  • 29
    • $1,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Surat, India

    Codonnier is a mobile app development company founded in 2020 and located in Surat, India. The team of fewer than 10 employees serves small businesses in the arts, entertainment, music, and e-commerce industries. They primarily offer mobile app development services.

    Clients

    • GoodPaws
    • Grofer
    • Active Knocker

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Codonnier Solutions has developed an iOS and Android mobile app for a reselling and recycling platform using Flutter. They've proposed designs and functionalities, fixed bugs, and built a backend admin portal.

    "They are super fast and deliver great quality."

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  • 30
    • $100,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Beaverton, OR

    Groove Development prides itself on building beautiful and creative apps. Founded in 2010, the Oregon-based company and its team of 10 employees develops mobile apps for Android and iOS.

    Clients

    • Nike
    • JH Kelly
    • EventFarm
    • The Lavidge Company

    Industries

    Notable Project

    They are developing a SaaS company’s communication platform. They developed the server side using JavaScript and a mobile app for Android and iOS. The team does testing and provides technical documentation.

    “We will continue to work with Groove Development, LLC for the life of our company.”

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