Top 100 Mobile App Developers in Los Angeles

A massage on-demand startup needed help developing an app quickly, while they were still building an in-house development team, ISBX stepped in to assist them in app development and SEO consulting.

“They were able to help us go from having no strategy to targeting low-hanging fruit, both on the app store and on the web.” – CTO, Massage On-Demand Startup

From minimum viable product (MVP) to finished product, STRV developed a smart fragrance app for iOS and Android. The product engaged users and immediately stood out on the market, while the team’s speed, efficiency, and comprehensive expertise impressed the client during the entire cooperation.

“It’s been impressive for us to work with STRV because they’ve been able to problem-solve different aspects that had never been touched or done before in this industry. It’s rewarding to work with an incredible team of smart people who can solve problems that don’t exist yet.” – Co-Founder & CMO, Fragrance App
 

CitrusBits designed a virtual vision board app for a company. The company provided the design elements, and CitrusBits focused on the technical aspect. The client said CitrusBits was extremely proactive. The app has received great reviews and engagement is increasing.

“Citrusbits was the only company that was willing to take on the challenge. Many companies said the subliminal aspect of the app was impossible. CitrusBits said, ‘We can make it happen,’ and they did.” – Owner, App

Dogtown Media created an app prototype for a fashion company. The owner wanted an app that supplemented the company’s presence on social media and enabled customers to make purchases. Dogtown Media went on to develop an iOS app, which has not launched yet.

“[Dogtown Media] really take the time to listen to the details and to make changes. They’re mindful of customer service and satisfaction. They were always flexible and accommodating, and presented a great prototype.” – Owner, Fashion Retailer

Rightpoint provided web development services to create an internet portal. The team used Azure to build the platform, which tracks internal projects and invoices. Their efforts have streamlined efficiency by automating several previously manual processes.

“They took an 85-year old process and improved it efficiently.” — Team Member, Steel Fabricating Company

Sidebench reworked a crowdsourcing app for a company. With new designs, development and debugging, Sidebench delivered a high-quality, updated app.

“They [Sidebench] delivered fantastic quality and communication. They also seemed to be agile enough to roll with changes and execute without much guidance from us.” – VP Product & Engineering, Crowdsourcing App

ChopDawg.com designed and developed an app for iOS and Android for a real estate tech company, incorporating custom features that allow users to buy and sell real estate independently.

"ChopDawg's team provides invaluable feedback that's significantly improved the overall design of the app. They contributed greatly to the design and flow of the platform, incorporating features that we never would've thought of." – CEO, Real Estate Tech Company

BiTE Interactive partnered with a technology company to develop the clinical research associate application to streamline costs and reduce overhead to be more efficient throughout the client’s generation process.

“The time and attention they spent to understand our underlying needs were outstanding. It’s easy to get prescriptive and say “based on my experiences…” but they set aside their preconceived notions understood our process through documentation, stakeholder interviews, and collaborative reviews. This due diligence prevented us from jumping to the end results.” – Executive Director, Product Team, Mobile Tech Platform

Wve Labs started by creating a customer portal on the client’s website, then developed an app that integrated Apple Pay. The app increased the client’s sales and drew praise from users, earning the team recognition for their timeliness, customer-centric approach, and innovative product.

“Everyone was on the same page about everything, which is extremely efficient from our end.” – Marketing & IT Director, Electronics Manufacturer

MEDL Mobile developed an iOS app to inform and engage patients about their specific health conditions. Integrating their robust code with the hospital servers was no challenge, and overall, the client complimented the team’s flexibility and quality deliverables.

“MEDL Mobile performed very well overall. I found them to be extremely professional. They provided high-quality work, and they were flexible.” – Director of Health Services, Medical Center

Sileria developed a native Android app for a social media platform that earned a 4.5-star rating on Google Play. Users raved about the features, while the client appreciated the team’s responsiveness, good humor, and professionalism in creating a standout product.

“They’re a full-service shop. If you’re having trouble with design or with how to align your product goals, just ask.” – Former Sr. Software Engineer, Social Media Mobile Platform

Topflight Apps developed an online math learning platform. The platform utilizes various curricula to help students learn basic math, facts, and information. The app–equipped for students, parents, and teachers–tracks progress in the subject, meeting all of the client's requirements. 

"The web app has been live for about a month, and we are finding that people and schools want to buy it and use it. The fact that it exists and it works and people are buying it is promising." – Founder, Online Math Learning Platform

Dedicated Developers partnered with a digital agency to develop a variety of iOS, Android, and web products over the years. The client valued the team’s inter-platform dexterity, rapid turnaround time, and seamless communications.

“It’s priceless that no matter what happens to an individual resource, your project is always taken care of.” – Owner, Digital Agency

MYZEAL I.T. Solutions LLC created an eCommerce site for a sports apparel manufacturer. They made the site on Wordpress, designing the UI and features according to the client’s preferences. The client was happy with the site, and was impressed with the quality of the work.

“They’re a hands-on operation and it’s been a pleasure working with them as they’re interested in the performance.” – CEO, Sports Apparel Manufacturer
 

Vincit California recently completed an app development project for a solar panel manufacturer. They created a customer loyalty app which implemented scanning functionality for the client.

“Before, no customers were registering their products due to an inefficient process. Now, users praise the functionality of our scanning feature. ” - Assistant Manager, Solar Panel Manufacturer  

A sporting goods brand partnered with Saritasa to develop a web application to manage hundreds of professional contracts with minor and major league baseball players. They had a system in place, but it was outdated. The new solution kept valuable features from the legacy platform, then integrated more responsive functionalities. Saritasa consistently showed patience and strong technical skills.

“They were patient with me trying to explain features I wanted, or trying to understand different technical aspects of the project.” – Vice President, Sporting Goods Firm

ClearSummit worked with a design agency by providing outsourced design and development for their custom mobile app. The team also assisted with initial discovery tasks all the way through wireframing, construction, and product maintenance. The client enjoyed working with the team. 

"Working with ClearSummit was an exceptional experience. I'd recommend them without hesitation to anyone who needs help with project execution, intelligent strategy, and true product ownership throughout the entire engagement." – Former Product Manager, Agency

A mental health counseling firm hired App Makers LA to build an app for providing live counseling to off-site patients. They developed the app with groundbreaking features for both iOS and Android platforms. The client was pleased with their communication throughout the successful project.

“Their project management and app development skills are flawless.” – Manager, Mental Health Counseling Firm 

Fisherman Labs helped create a mobile and web-based app that employed AR face-morphing technology that transformed the user images into shareable GIFs. Despite a limited budget and timeline, the team enabled client success with their expertise, proactivity, and resourcefulness.

“They knew every system inside and out and compensated wherever the marketplace yielded a lack of technological capability.” – Associate Manager, Creative Media Agency

Start Mobile developed a cross-platform app for an internet service provider app. The client already had a mobile app, but they wanted to update it and add features to increase customer loyalty and sales, improve their quality of service, and position the company as an industry leader. The client was so pleased with the original app Start Mobile developed, they extended the contract. 

“The goals set for the developers were successfully achieved. We are pleased with the cooperation. We worked together for a year and plan to extend the contract for the next 2019.” – Head of Digital Services, Telecommunications Company
 

Invemo partnered with a media academic school within a university to create native apps for both iOS and Android smart phones and tablets. They provide the client with design and development for the client. The project was successful and the students were turning in their homework 50% more than before the apps. 

“Invemo changed our image into that of an innovative university that teaches new media courses in a real new media environment.There were many other people in the university who had huge demands from Invemo and they coordinated all of them very well.” –– Former Head, Media Academics School

Rootstrap provided business strategy consulting and software development services for a music startup in the US. The client wanted to build a digital platform to connect local musicians. Rootstrap's team outlined an MVP process and monetizing strategy. Since the prototype was introduced, the client has received considerable funding from outside sources, as well as positive feedback from professional musicians.

"Their work looks good and we’ve learned a lot. They’ve been great to work with." – Founder, Music Startup

Manhattan Mobile redesigned an iOS social networking app for a consumer-facing social networking platform. The app targeted inspiration community leaders but needed a complete overhaul. Along with developing and designing the app's interface and features, Manhattan Mobile worked with another company to integrate video into the app. The client felt that Manhattan Mobile was extremely responsive and produced high-quality work. 

"Manhattan Mobile delivered a great product. Their development process has been fantastic. Compared to our experience with our previous vendor, the app has very few bugs or issues." – CEO, Computer Software Company

A beauty company hired Wildebeest to improve and redesign their website. Wildebeest reformatted their online booking system, helped with SEO, and strengthened site security. Wildebeest's redesign helped the beauty company's site move to the first page of Google search results and made the booking process much simpler for site users. 

"They have great style, they’re very intuitive, and the customer service level is incredibly high. It was way more than I expected, and I was very impressed." – Founder, Beauty Company

Naked Development built an iOS and Android app for a social media crowdsourcing app. They provided full services for the client, engaging in marketing, website development, social media outreach, and content creation. The client appreciated their ability to listen and understand different ideas.

“We ultimately started doing business with them because of the personal understanding they achieved by listening.” – CEO, Social Media Crowdsourcing App

Cleveroad designed and developed an iOS application that connects dancers all over the world. The app provides a place for users to chat and share content with each other. Users enjoy using the app and the client was impressed with Cleveroad's communication and quality of work. 

“Users loved the application’s MVP for speed and functionality it brought. Cleveroad is a valuable partner due to their responsiveness and organized workflows helping to deliver high-quality work.”

A hydraulic services company hired Affirma Consulting after experiencing challenges with the first developer it hired. Affirma Consulting built the client’s website and continues to offer consulting services for the web project. The client regrets not choosing Affirma Consulting first.

“I am very satisfied with their work. They did what they said they would do on time. Affirma keeps you on track and lets you know how much they have spent, how many hours each week they have devoted, what it costs, and how much you have left in your budget.” – Marketing Manager, Hydraulic Services Company

Dev-id produced a prototype for an app for a diving solutions company. They redesigned the original website for more mobile compatibility, showcasing the look and feel of the new, mobile-friendly redesign. The client was impressed with their communication and understanding while meeting all requirements in the delivery of the product.

“Now we have now a prototype of our future platform to find funds. More, Dev-id offered to us a very nice new logo design. We love it!” – CEO, Diving Solutions Company 

Tepia developed a custom website for a sports rating site that included a unique search engine, creative features, and complex coding. The client also appreciated Tepia's comprehensive customer service and thoroughness in delivering a polished product.

“They did things which they didn't need to do. We could have set up the server and admin tools ourselves, but Tepia took care of this because they wanted to make our experience easy for us. They went above and beyond.” – CEO, Athletics Rating Site

A music company hired Creative27 to develop a mobile app. The app was meant to be community-based and a space where musicians, producers, and others can communicate. The client was impressed with the graphics, the UI work, and the features that Creative27 implemented. 

"We wanted to team up and work with Creative27 to bring our vision to life. Not only did they do that but they exceeded that." – Founder, Music Company

A consumer product brand needed help producing a functional e-commerce site. Evince not only built the backend functionality but also helped with the design and content management system (CMS)

“They are very pleasant to deal with, provide quick turnaround, and deliver high-quality service at an affordable price.” – Co-Founder, Consumer Product Company

VentureDevs developed a web-based platform for an e-learning company. The agency is currently working on migrating the website to AWS and working on the redesign phase of the project. 

"Although we’re still working on the final phase of the redesign, our internal team has responded positively, and all user testing has been excellent. They’re still working to improve features of the interface, but we’ve yet to receive any negative feedback." – Director of DevOps, E-Learning Company

Swenson He developed a second app for the founder of a company. This app offers social media video sharing and is geared toward the entertainment industry. The iOS app was a success, and Swenson He plans to tackle an Android app for the founder in 2018. The project also included product design, architecture, and marketing.

“They [Swenson He] made it apparent, even before we started with them, that they wouldn’t work on just any project. They showed deep interest in what we were working on and that passion has only grown.” – Founder, Entertainment Industry Apps

An investment firm hired L+R to create a unique logo and design a website. They also aided with some branding services. The client was impressed that L+R took the time to get to know their company values. 

"We’ve gotten a lot of good feedback on the logo and the website. We loved working with L+R. We thought they did an awesome job." – Co-Founder, Investment Firm 

Distillery assisted the client’s team in developing key frontend and backend elements of an Android app. The client appreciated the team’s quality of work, reliability, and flexibility in collaborating with internal project leads.

“What I like about their model is that the developers initially come on-site and work with us for three to four weeks to learn our process and system before going back to their home country.” – CTO, Financial Services Startup

PhD Labs redesigned the client’s website user interface (UI) and developed a responsive UI design for tablet users. From concept to attractive finished product, the team encouraged an open dialogue that resulted in total success.

“They have a solid UI/UX team that brings innovative ideas to the table and delivers on promises and expectations.” – Sr. Product Manager, Cloud Service Firm

Doejo developed an e-commerce website for a real estate platform. The client had the vision and hired Doejo to execute on it. The development work included standard e-commerce features such as searching for items, favoriting them, adding them to a shopping cart, and checking out, along with more customized features such as sorting real estate agents by the properties they manage.

"They're creative. They’re an agency so they can handle a lot of different things that we throw at them."-  CEO, Real Estate Platform

KWALL was hired to do SEO work and web design by a custom truck dealer. They redesigned the website with unique URLs for products, helped with organic SEO, and assisted with e-commerce and UX functions for the site.  

"It turned out really well. Our traffic tripled after they redesigned the website, with numbers starting to climb within a week." – Marketing Manager, Truck Company

Working for an e-commerce mattress company, UniWebb developed a web application platform through Spree Commerce, along with a mobile website, while integrating Klarna as an online payment system. Additionally, they provided SEO and Google AdWords work that launched the new, dynamic website to the top of search results.

“[T]he website is flawless and we’re very happy with what they’ve done.” – IT Manager, E-Commerce Mattress Company 

TrendLine Global provided resources to build an e-commerce store for a telecommunications provider. They also helped design the UI/UX and implement SEO. The e-commerce store has launched and seen increased sales.

“TrendLine Global's resources show expertise, diligence, and flexibility, as evidenced by their top-notch deliverables and ongoing support. As a result we’ve got sales increasing due to the well-performing e-commerce store.” – Director, Telecommunications Provider

Oshyn provides Sitecore development and ongoing support for a global IT firm. They also aid the global IT firm with special projects. Since Oshyn came aboard, their website's stability has improved substantially. 

"....it’s all positive feedback in terms of people within our company." – Corporate Marketing Manager

Nextware Technologies developed an Android app based on an existing iOS app for a software firm. Nextware Technologies continues to help with bug fixes and maintenance. The client felt that Nextware Technologies was professional, trustworthy, and had great project management. 

"[Nextware Technologies] is on top of things, resolves any issues that come up, and has done well in estimating time, effort, and delivery." – CEO, Custom Software Developer 

A beverage distributor hired Hvantage Technologies Inc for development and design services. The agency updated their e-commerce website and user interface. It also created new features, made it more mobile-friendly, and improved website navigation. The client was impressed with Hvantage Technologies Inc's flexibility. 

"They worked with me whenever I had a suggestion or recommendation from either a development or a partnership perspective, whether in terms of contract agreements, billable hours, or something else." – IT Director, Beverage Distributor 

AE Studio finished the development of a Shopify website for a tech company that migrated from Magento. The website featured a custom Shopify app developed by AE Studio to suit the needs of the project, and issues from the previous vendor who worked on the site were solved in as little as 24 hours.

"AE Studio is transparent, efficient, and creative all at the same time. They allow us to understand exactly what’s happening. Their team has more than just basic implementation skills, they have people that can really redefine what it is you’re looking for and create solutions. I have yet to find another agency that could do that for me as quickly and effectively as they have." - Merchandise Manager, Tech Company

OCDLab developed a mobile game for a startup. The game drives user growth by implementing a profit-sharing model based on ad sales and required a complex back-end system for the financial elements. OCDLab's team delivered a functional application that quickly built a user base, and patched the application when security issues arose.

"The product is the easiest result to measure. It is great, but what OCDLab did for us went beyond customer service." — Co-Founder, Mobile Game Startup

InfiniOne recently worked on a mapping app development for a real estate firm. They produced an iOS app that merged mapping functions with data sources for the project. The client was impressed with the results.

“I'm impressed by their transparency and the quality of their work. They didn't agree to everything we requested, but instead provided constructive feedback on product and technology decisions.” - Head of Acquisitions, Real Estate Firm.

A ticketing agency hired 8th Light for app development. The app helped users get tickets to high-demand events easier. While the app hasn't officially launched, there has been successful reports and great feedback from a select few. 

"They [8th Light] were great with collaborating on the right way for the project to be managed. I learned a lot from working with them." – VP Product, Entertainment Company

A food bank organization hired Ripe Media to redesign their website and update their brand. Ripe designed a new look for their website and created email templates for them to use for outreach. The organization felt that Ripe Media took the time to understand the underlying goals and objectives that motivated the project. 

"They’re invested in our company and understood what we needed in order to develop a customized look and feel for us. Good was never enough for them; they wanted the end product to be perfect, and they were genuinely interested in our success." – President & CEO, Food Bank Organization