Top 100 Mobile App Developers in New York City

AndPlus developed a web application for a risk management system for financial institutions and publicly traded companies. Throughout the development process, the team worked closely with product owners to understand the needs and develop major features and enhancements that were rolled out in the first version in 2015. AndPlus still supports the software throughout its lifecycle.

“I was very impressed that they were flexible to change their work methodology to fit what our needs were. ... They were always willing to change everything at the drop of a dime to make sure that they satisfied our needs. We profited from that type of relationship.” – Senior Project Manager, Data Management Analytics Company

SEMnexus provided SEO services for a jewelry company. They used a list of keywords supplied by the clients and optimized their site to appear on the top of those search results. The client reported that they saw a increase in their rankings as a result of the the SEO campaign.

“We've worked with other companies before, but most didn't deliver. This team did.” – CTO, Jewelry Company
 

A California-based content discovery startup hired ArcTouch to design a content discovery platform and iOS app. They provided feedback on the startup's user stories, created wireframes, and developed the platform and app. The project was completed ahead of schedule.

“We’re astonished at the quality of the work. We’re a small company, and we weren’t expecting the same level of service a Fortune 500 company might enjoy. We were amazed by their design and the effort that went into every screen.” – Senior Project Manger, Content Discovery Startup

Fueled designed a bidding-style app for a company that deals with nightlife reservations. They built the app from scratch, taking into consideration what the company wanted, as well as giving advice. The app had a lot of functions, such as a list of venues, submission options, and tools that allowed notifications to be sent from venues.

“They’re incredibly efficient in the work that they do and know what they're doing in design, coding, and executing their ideas. They have a great understanding of what's current and get things done very quickly compared to others.” – Founder, Mobile App

Five paired with a prominent language app to revamp their mobile user experience, from back to frontend. Thanks to the team’s customer-centric design approach, mobile downloads have more than doubled since the app’s relaunch. Five also delivered their work ahead of schedule and under budget, surpassing all expectations.

"They’re a lot more than a vendor; Five truly is a partner." – Head of Consumer Division, Language App

Blue Label Labs both consulted for and developed an iOS and Android mobile app for an experience management platform. The client enjoyed the positive responses from app users, loved the team’s responsiveness, and referred to their project management as “excellent.”

"They feel like they’re an extension of our team, and I can pick up the phone at any time and get a response." – Product Manager, Market Research Firm

Zco developed an app for both iOS and Android to showcase the products of a large electrical parts manufacturer. Their prompt turnaround and response time, competitive pricing, and immaculate deliverables resulted in an experience that was “overwhelmingly positive.”

"Their technical expertise is spot-on and they're highly responsive, even post-launch." – Senior Product Manager, Manufacturing Company

Tapptitude developed an app prototype for a food ordering company. They executed the food ordering company’s vision perfectly and were retained to develop the full product. Some app features Tapptitude developed included platform signup, payment systems, and restaurant menu integration.

“The proof that I’ve been happy with Tapptitude is that we’ve continued working long-term, even though I’ve had the option to use in-house developers. I felt that the communication was great and, most importantly, the quality Tapptitude provides is amazing, as is the communication.” – CEO, Food Ordering App

DMI developed a mobile app on Windows for a large hotel group, providing extensive user experience research and design input such as wireframes and mood boards. Their work stands out for mobile, branding, and data management.

“They tend to think about the end product as a more marketable product. They don't just look at achieving the KPIs [key performance indicators] of the product owner here internally, but also looking to provide fantastic feedback in terms of how certain features or functions can be marketed.” – User Experience Lead, Large Hotel Group

Utility developed a live streaming platform for a new network. The project included UX/UI design, live streaming architecture, and search filtering. As a result of Utility’s work, the network received positive reviews and was acquired by a big name company.

“We provided our goals, told them what we needed, and collaborated during the rounds of UX designs, but they took it all from there and steered the strategies around how to implement and execute everything digitally.” – Director, Network

Surf was contracted to perform updates and maintenance for a mobile app. Surf made improvements to the visual design and the user experience by ensuring pixel quality. Surf made suggestions for API and performs long-term maintenance. 

"Once we selected them, half of our app was completed within a week. It was absolutely perfect and I had no comments to make about their work." - CTO, Telecomm Startup 

Koombea transitioned a home improvement company's e-commerce website to Shopify Plus. Using Ruby on Rails, the team created an intermediate platform to facilitate the migration between Shopify and the client's back office. Since launching the new site, the client's sales have skyrocketed.

"We have the most stable e-commerce platform. We had a huge increase of 700% in sales." — CIO, Home Improvement Company

A filmmaker startup recruited Majestyk to develop a minimum viable project (MVP) for its platform, which allows students and professors in the film industry to connect, communicate, and submit projects. After the startup had a negative experience with another app development company, Majestyk saved the day, developing a web platform from the ground up.

“Majestyk developed our web platform, starting again from scratch. We plan to develop a mobile app in the future. … They’ve all been helpful in terms of communication.” – Co-Founder and CEO, Film Startup

AppsChopper developed a shopping app for an investment firm. The app helps people buy groceries and other things online. AppChopper's high-caliber deliverable has received positive feedback internally and from users alike.

"The AppsChopper team was absolutely dedicated to delivering unique, top-notch products. They delivered what they promise, and provided true value for our money."–Marketing Executive, Investment Firm

Umbrella IT developed the second iteration of a popular social media networking app. While the new version hasn't launched, it's already received positive feedback. The client is confident about its success. 

"They [Umbrella IT] work at the highest level possible. If you know what you want, it will be built exactly per your specifications." – CEO, Social Networking App

A media company hired Lickability to support their development team for an iOS application. They assisted with the overall architecture, feature set, and task prioritization. The client is pleased with the final product.

“One of the things they were good at bringing into the project was a sense of organization and definition.” – Director of Project Engineering, Media Company
 

GreyChain Technologies developed a coaching app for a humanitarian relief organization. Built for iOS and Android, the solution assessed aid workers' performance and offered training resources. International users responded positively to the intuitive UX.

"We had global staff there from all over Europe and the States as well. The feedback was really positive. We didn’t have to give people much training on how to use the app, which was really nice." – Information Management Specialist, Humanitarian Relief Organization

Postlight created web and mobile applications for a financial news provider. They handled all development, carefully following the client’s guidelines. Feedback for the app has been positive.

“In terms of project management and communication, everything was phenomenal. I couldn’t ask for anything more. They’re incredibly polished and professional.” – Global Head of Digital Innovation, Financial Services Company

iTechArt Group is assisting with the development of a content management software for video advertisements. The team is building the system to accommodate multiple social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

“The engagement has been very successful overall thus far. The work we've been able to quickly launch wouldn't have been possible without iTechArt's help. In addition to the quality of their code, they've also integrated extremely well into our team, adapting to our internal processes relatively seamlessly.” – Founder & CTO, Software Consulting Agency

Thoughtbot’s team helped the client develop a custom software solution aimed at enhancing consumer advocacy. With deliverables mostly on the back-end, the client valued the estimable coding skills, rapid completion time, and commitment to quality.

“They provide a consistent level of service that I haven’t seen from agencies or even our in-house team. Their engineering standards, development standards, and the way that they have that consistently through their team is very impressive.” – Head of Product, Consumer Interest Nonprofit

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

A demolition and waste removal company hired Heady to design and develop web and mobile applications for both Android and iOS. The iOS and Android apps Heady created operate as both an internal tool for the waste removal company's employees and a consumer-facing product. Despite a few bugs, the apps have been excellent, according to the client, who praised Heady's accessibility and agility.

"People on their team are always willing to help or contribute when I reach out, regardless of whether they're assigned to the project or not. ... It feels like their whole team is there to contribute to the betterment of the client." – Founder, Waste Removal Company

HubSpire worked partnered with a a real estate tech to improve their online marketplace for shared housing rentals. They built a mobile app and a web app, using MySQL for a backend database and coding Python. The finished apps have search functionality, property listings, social media verification, and chat capabilities.

"After we launched the products, we got up to roughly 50,000 users. We were getting 1,000 app downloads per week that were all organic." —Former Partner, Real Estate Tech Firm

AD:60 Agency worked with a global fine art and auction company to create a mobile app that complemented the client's website. The project required building APIs between the auction house's website and an iOS app. The work resulted in an improved e-commerce platform for the auction house that ultimately changed its auction model

"They're also great about getting back to us quickly – making fixes to the app as they come up in a timely manner (even over weekends or holidays). They're a great partner in the sense that they stay on top of the small things that could either make or break the app." – Senior Product Manager, Global Fine Art & Auction Company 

Origami Studios provided full stack development services to create an Android and iOS app for a health management company. They managed servers and the platform in app stores. Their responsiveness and ability to satisfy technical requirements resulted in a successful partnership.

"They are working so closely with your tech needs and respond in a short period." — Co-Founder & CEO, Health Management Company

LoyaltyPlant worked on a custom loyalty system for a restaurant. They developed an iOS, Android, and Windows app which serves an ordering and payment system and a loyalty program. They worked on every stage from the concept to testing. The client was pleased with the positive feedback the project received.

“Our customers love it. They’re ecstatic about it. On any of our 2017 reviews on Yelp, TripAdvisor, or Google, probably half of all the reviews mention our app. It’s popular with our customer base and our employees really like it too.” – Co-Founder, Restaurant 

When tasked with rebuilding the entire mobile app suite for a popular newspaper, Fuzz developed a range of sleek and intuitive tablet and phone apps that yielded a 20%+ increase in active users. The Chief Digital Officer of this newspaper lauded Fuzz for its creativity, reliability, expertise.

“Fuzz has done a good job on all fronts, from their technical abilities to managing the project. They’re good communicators … and continued to support the apps, staying by our side whenever we had an issue. If we need them at three in the morning, someone from Fuzz’s team is there to answer the phone.” – Chief Digital Officer, Newspaper

A car wash startup hired NewAgeSMB to develop its website and its Android and iOS mobile apps for customers and washers. NewAgeSMB delivered both the website and the apps and are now continuing to provide maintenance services.

"The team took my vision and made it into a product." - CEO, Car Wash Startup 

A fantasy sports company had a concept for a live fantasy basketball game and back end developers but needed help on the front end. Small Planet came in and brought the game to life, delivering a quality, reasonably priced product in a timely manner.

“Small Planet has a great passion for their work – that definitely came through and showed they cared about the success of the project.” – Product Manager at a Fantasy Sports Company

The Sneakers Agency worked on app support for a restaurant content platform. They provided iOS development services and transitioned an app to a new infrastructure. They led the rebuilding and retooling process by scoping out the work and implementing changes. The client was happy with their dedicated efforts.

“They were successful in rebuilding the app and getting it to launch. It was a pretty painless process and we’re very happy to get it out into the world.” – Head of Production, Restaurant Content Platform