How Do I Choose a Mobile App Developer?

Review their portfolio of work, client reviews, and website. The best app developer for you often has previous experience developing apps for your specific industry. Ensure you explain precisely what you're looking for to get more accurate pricing information—the more complex the app, the more expensive it is. Questions to ask an app developer: Do you cover every stage in the development cycle? What platforms do you develop for natively? Do you develop cross-platform apps? How does app testing usually go for your clients? Have you ever worked on a similar project?

What Devices Do Mobile App Developers Work on?

Mobile devices, smart devices, wearables, tablets, smart TVs, and more.

How do I find the best app developers?

Before you can hire an app developer, do research about app development. It’s important to understand the basics of their job. Look at their experience and past projects. Be clear about your needs to better understand what it entails to create an app.

What is an application development company?

An application development company is a specialized company that focuses on creating fully-functioning mobile applications for a variety of functions ranging from gaming, enterprise management, and retail. These companies typically provide services such as native application development for Android or iOS, hybrid application development, or mobile UX design. By partnering with an experienced mobile application development team, you can benefit from their expertise and skills using the latest technologies and programming languages. They also deliver maintenance and support services that can come in handy after your application’s launch. Overall, mobile application development service providers respond to companies aiming to conquer and make the most of the mobile landscape.

How much do mobile app development companies charge?

With so many variables, mobile app development costs range from $5,000 to $500,000. However, the price range will typically be between $100,000 and $300,000, with the entire development process taking 12-20 weeks.

Can I work with a mobile application development company on one-time projects, or only for longer-term engagements?

It is possible to work with mobile application development companies on one-time projects as well as longer-term engagements; however, the ROI (return on investment) may vary depending on the type of project. Shorter projects produce results quicker than long-term projects but may not yield the same significant returns over time. More extended engagement periods allow for more comprehensive strategies to be implemented, which could result in higher ROI if done correctly and a better plan for the application’s lifecycle.

Top 30 Mobile App Development Companies

The Best of May 2024

Mobile application development is the technical process of creating, building, and maintaining mobile applications for iOS, Android, and cross-platform. In today’s dynamic marketplace, it’s important to leverage the power of mobile applications, especially considering how integral mobile devices have become to people’s daily lives.

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List of the Best Mobile App Developers

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- Designli
  (59 Reviews) 5.0
  - Timeliness
    4.9
  - Service Excellence
    5.0
  - Value
    4.8
  - Would Recommend
    5.0
  - $10,000+
  - 50 - 249 employees
  - Greenville, SC
  Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Designli's team of 50 employees offers mobile app development, web development, UX/UI, and web design services. Since its founding in 2013, Designli has helped startups and businesses of all sizes build quality software with full-time, dedicated product teams assigned to each client project.
  
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- Dot Com Development
  (14 Reviews) 5.0
  - Timeliness
    4.9
  - Service Excellence
    5.0
  - Value
    4.9
  - Would Recommend
    5.0
  - $10,000+
  - 10 - 49 employees
  - Scottsdale, AZ
  Working out of Scottsdale, Ariz., Dot Com Development is a development firm that works with small and mid-market businesses. The team of about 10 employees specializes in mobile app, web, and e-commerce development. They also have experience with marketing, in particular, SEO and conversion optimization.
  
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35101

Design Lobby

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Chisworth, United Kingdom
Design Lobby is a graphic design company launched in 2004. The small Chisworth, United Kingdom-based team specializes in graphic design, branding, content marketing, e-commerce development, and more.
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35102

Nutcracker Design & Marketing

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Dudley, United Kingdom
Founded in 1987, Nutcracker Design & Marketing is a SEO agency. Located in Dudley, United Kingdom and Birmingham, United Kingdom, their small team specializes in search engine optimization, web design, advertising, branding, and more.
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35103

Webphoria Web Design

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Webphoria Web Design is a web design company headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. The firm provides web design, search engine optimization, e-commerce development, logo, and more and has a small team.The firm was founded in 2008.
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35104

Interlockdigital Ltd

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Longton Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Interlockdigital Ltd, a web design agency, is located in Longton Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire, United Kingdom. They offer web design, social media marketing, branding, content marketing, and more and were launched in 2011.
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35105

Alvi Pixels Design Studio

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Established in 2008, Alvi Pixels Design Studio is a website development company. They are located in Huddersfield, and have a small team. Their services include web development, web design, branding, graphic design, and more.
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35106

OH+CO

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Leeds, United Kingdom
OH+CO is a Leeds, United Kingdom-based web design agency. They specialize in web design, branding, advertising, ux/ui design, and more and were founded in 2017.
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35107

Jumpstart Interactive Ltd.

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Worthing, United Kingdom
Established in 2012, Jumpstart Interactive Ltd. Is a branding company. Their small team is in Worthing, United Kingdom and offers branding, email marketing, graphic design, media planning & buying, and more.

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35108

Affinity Cloud

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Kendal, United Kingdom
Launched in 2013, Affinity Cloud is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their small team is headquartered in Kendal, United Kingdom and offers cloud consulting & SI, web development, branding, e-commerce development, and more.
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35109

Works Digital

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London , United Kingdom
Works Digital is a website development company. They are based in London , United Kingdom and have a small team. Their services include web development, web design, AR/VR development, digital strategy, and more.
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35110

Essiem

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Cambridge , United Kingdom
Essiem is a graphic design company launched in 2012. The company focuses on graphic design, search engine optimization, web design, web development, and more and has a small team.
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35111

Arise Digital Media

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom
Arise Digital Media is a SEO agency. They are located in Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom and have a small team. The firm offers search engine optimization, web design, web development, advertising, and more.
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35112

Witch Creative

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Witch Creative is a small branding company. Located in London, United Kingdom and Ipswich, United Kingdom, the agency was launched in 2015. Their team specializes in branding, content marketing, digital strategy, marketing strategy, and more.
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35113

Honeybee Digital

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Ahmedabad, India
Founded in 2011, Honeybee Digital is a small digital strategy company based in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include digital strategy, e-commerce development, marketing strategy, social media marketing, and more.
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35114

Elanwrap Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- India
Elanwrap Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a small user experience agency. Based in , India, the agency was established in 2017. Their services include ux/ui design, e-commerce development, graphic design, logo, and more.
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35115

Brand Aid Design Co.

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Nashville, TN
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Brand Aid Design Co. Is a branding agency. The small company was launched in 2003. Their team specializes in branding, email marketing, web design, web development, and more.

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35116

Eye Scream Design

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Nashville, TN
Small web design agency Eye Scream Design, is based in Nashville, Tennessee. The team specializes in web design, ux/ui design, search engine optimization, web development, and more.

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35117

Atomic Computers

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Cincinnati, OH
Atomic Computers, a small web design company and website development firm, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their services include web design and web development.

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35118

Reversed Out Creative

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Covington, KY
Reversedout is a small web design company. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the firm was founded in 2009. Their services include web design, social media marketing, and print design.

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35119

CTRLmedia

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Oldham, United Kingdom
CTRLmedia is a custom software development firm established in 2004. The small Oldham, United Kingdom-based team provides custom software development, branding, email marketing, graphic design, and more.

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35120

B Creative Group

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Baltimore, MD
B Creative Group is a Baltimore, Maryland-based advertising company. They offer advertising, branding, print design, video production, and more and were launched in 2004.

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35121

Cactus Sky Digital

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Cactus Sky Digital is a small email marketing company. Launched in 2010, the team offers email marketing, web design, mobile app development, mobile & app marketing, and more. The agency is in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland.

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35122

Initforthe

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Initforthe, a custom software development firm, was launched in 2004. The small team specializes in custom software development, mobile app development, web development, and application management & support. The agency is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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35123

Distortion

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Distortion is a small software development firm based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Their services include custom software development, ux/ui design, branding, e-commerce development, and more.
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35124

DOWO Digital

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Hyde, United Kingdom
DOWO Digital is a branding agency located in Hyde, United Kingdom. They provide branding, pay per click, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and more and were founded in 2015.
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35125

Brian Alonzo Web Design

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Medina, OH
Brian Alonzo Web Design is a web design freelancer based in Medina, Ohio. Since 2012, the designer has offered web design and development, search engine optimization, email marketing, and mobile app development services.

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- Banyan Technology
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35126

DX Digital Ltd

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Congleton, United Kingdom
DX Digital Ltd is a custom software development firm established in 2005. The small Congleton, United Kingdom-based team offers custom software development, branding, digital strategy, e-commerce development, and more.
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35127

Binding Digital

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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Basildon, United Kingdom
Binding Digital is a web design company established in 2012. The company specializes in web design, search engine optimization, custom software development, ux/ui design, and more and has a small team. The company is headquartered in Basildon, United Kingdom.

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35128

AdverNETS Internet Solutions, Inc.

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Golden, CO
AdverNETS Internet Solutions, Inc. Is a Golden, Colorado-based UX design agency. The small team provides ux/ui design, marketing strategy, web development, digital strategy, and more. The agency was established in 1996.

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35129

UILOCATE

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- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Kochi, India
UILOCATE is a Kochi, India-based user experience design agency. The small company was established in 2015. Their team provides ux/ui design, branding, digital strategy, IT strategy consulting, and more.
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35130

CodeIT Solution

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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- SKOPJE, North Macedonia
Website development firm CodeIT Solution is based in SKOPJE, North Macedonia. The small firm was founded in 2012. Their services include web development, custom software development, e-commerce development, and mobile app development.
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