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  • Showcasing Unparalleled Excellence in Apps

    eTraffic Applications is a prestigious IT company in Australia and a leading provider of mobile application solution services. With eTraffic Applications your organisational needs is in the right hands since we understand what you want and deliver products accordingly. We maintain project timeframes and allotted budgets to provide the maximum ... read etraffic applications reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Melbourne, Australia
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Design, Development & Strategy

    Est. 2006, Binary works with leading brands, agency partners and businesses to create high quality mobile applications, custom websites and connected campaigns. We focus on three areas of expertise; studio, code and strategy. Bringing digital thinking, best practice technology, and user experience design to projects – all produced by our ... read Binary Studio reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2006
    Sydney, Australia
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • crystalspring

    Development of mobile applications for platforms Android, iOS and software for banks in Kazakhstan. Automation of business processes by system BPM SpringDoc.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Almaty, Kazakhstan
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Beyond System

    We add value by improving our client's IT processes in order to Achieve more results in less time and with higher quality so they can better meet their business goals. To do this, we have specialized on IT Processes such as CMMI, SCRUM, ITIL, COBIT and RUP. We have implemented ... read EnevaSys reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Monterrey, Mexico
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Transform & Innovate

    Our mission is to help companies in the challenge of the necessary digital transformation that would achieve new goals and improve satisfaction and customer relationships, optimizing processes to increase revenue and reduce costs, making them more competitive. Our digital solutions take advantage of these new opportunities through innovative use models ... read Geomobile Spain reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2009
    Madrid, Spain
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • We Are Design & Technology Consultancy Firms

    VORM a design and technology consultancy firm. We design products that function as well as they look. Things that are intelligent and responsible make world a better place. We are specialized in designing experiences for inteligent objects connected to the network. We believe in less features and better functionality that ... read Vorm reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    San Francisco, California
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • We Make IT Extraordinary

    WhiteLotus Corporation is one such mobile app development agency on which customers can look up to work on their mobile app projects amongst this pool of cut throat competitive providers. In 4 years of its inception, WhiteLotus has worked on 150 plus projects in mobile and web apps serving the clients from ... read Whitelotus Corporation Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Ahmedabad, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile solutions

    WondersLab is an expert in web development and mobile development, mobile games development. You don't need detailed specifications to develop a mobile app with us, or a web app or a website. All you need is your idea and project concept. We will listen to you, we will understand you, ... read WONDERSLAB LTD reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Zaporizhia, Ukraine
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • LoyaltyPlant

    LoyaltyPlant was founded in 2011 by a group of innovators who realized that communication between businesses and customers did not fit in the digital world we live in. Customers were constantly bombarded with coupons, annoying text messages, and non-personalized banners, which ultimately decreased the results business was getting from their ... read LoyaltyPlant reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    NYC, New York
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Experienced iOS and Android App Developers

    jācapps is a mobile application development firm in Detroit with 10+ years in the industry. This boutique helps businesses deliver messages on the latest platforms.

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Southfield, Michigan
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile & Web - Develop the Future!

    Futurist Labs is an enterprise mobile and web IT development partner. We have a select number of clients that we build a long term relationship with. As futurists we love working on projects that push the envelope of technology and amaze people about the world they live in. We offer ... read Futurist Labs reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Transform your ideas into Apps

    Appilogix is a premier App Development & Marketing company that provides Turnkey App Development & Marketing Solution for all major mobile, tablet, social media and web platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, HTML 5, Facebook, Web and 2D, 3D & isometric Game Development.  With our extensive knowledge in the field ... read Appilogix Inc reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    Freelancer
    1970
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile App Experts

    SwiftKick Mobile is a mobile app design and development agency. We help our clients—from small startups to big brands—bring new products to life.    

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Austin, Texas
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Helping You Become a Mobile-First Company

    Big Fish is a professional app design and development company in Tampa, Florida. We help organizations like yours create mobile applications that transform your product, service or operations. We specialize in developing custom, native, iOS and Android apps. Our clients are usually companies that have a large team (or user ... read Big Fish App Development Studio reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Tampa, Florida
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Idea Go Mobile!

    We’re a full-fledged mobile development solution company. We develop a wide range of mobile applications from Business Apps to Games for multi-platform with both Android & iOS. Along with apps we provide custom IT solutions as well. We provide some of the best mobile development and design in the industry. ... read WeMited Innovations Private Limited reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Delhi, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Helping you thrive in a mobile connected world

    Smith Micro creates software that enriches connected lifestyles. In doing so, we create wireless solutions for some of the leading global wireless service providers, mobile device and chipset manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. In addition to our wireless solutions, we create industry-leading graphics software for animators, illustrators, graphic ... read Smith Micro Software, Inc. reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1982
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • ISHIR

    ISHIR Mobile, a Dallas TX based leading mobile app development company offers custom mobile app solutions for Android, iOS, tablets etc. Our experienced mobile app developers make sure that your mobile app stays up to date, functioning and maintaining its usefulness to end customers through support. Call +1.888.712.4344 today to ... read ISHIR Mobile reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1999
    Plano, Texas
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile App Development Company

    CQLsys is one of the best Mobile App Development company in India with extensive experience, as we deliver complete mobility solutions that meet the every business needs

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Mohali, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Build Better Mobile Apps

    Broadway Lab is a full service mobile app development company headquartered in Austin, TX. Founded by Michael Fellows in 2013,  our applications have been featured by the Apple App Store, Apple's hit TV show, Planet of the Apps, and the leading technology publications in the world. The Broadway Lab difference ... read Broadway Lab, Inc. reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Austin, Texas
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Software development

    SDD-Technology provides a full cycle of mobile application development, as well as digital consulting for customers from all over the world. We are the experts in the field of Internet technologies. We offer a balanced mix of technological and practical skills and building an effective development methodology.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • We Build Innovative Web & Mobile App Solutions

    VITEB is a global IT company that has been fueling businesses with innovative technology solutions, which besides optimizing operations allow YOU to seize opportunities, achieve revenue targets and deliver maximized value. As a specialist B2B development partner for digital agencies, our forte is to deliver quality work on time and within ... read Viteb reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Ahmedabad, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile App Development Agency

    Mobigility Inc. is a boutique agency based in New York that draws on 10 years of development and design experience to create mobile applications and web projects. We focus on creating customized cross-platform mobile applications for iPhone/iPad and Android. Mobigility handles everything. We do a deep dive into your ideas, ... read Mobigility Inc. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    NYC, New York
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • iOS and Android development

    YipYip looks at ways to make physical computing and related technologies useful for commercial purposes. With mobile devices we've found a perfect medium to achieve this goal. 

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • "Flexible and decisive"

    2CoolMonkeys has extensive experience in the development of customized apps for large organizations such as: Rijkswaterstaat, the Metropole Orkest, Scheldestromen water board and the Province of Gelderland. From in-depth knowledge of app technology, 2CoolMonkeys advises you about applying content in apps and applying the right architecture. Everything revolves around the ... read 2CoolMonkeys reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • we make mobile apps

    We help companies to plan, build and launch Android and iOS native & Flutter apps from end to end.  Everyone and everything at Chili Labs is driven by a passion for mobile apps, wearable gadgets, Usability design, best UI/UX, ML, AR, and all other newest tech. Our core mission is ... read Chili Labs reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Riga, Latvia
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Designer of the Year at Swedish Design Awards 2017

    Bontouch is an award-winning product innovation agency that partners with brands such as Post-it® and Coca-Cola to create unique and transformative digital customer experiences. With its 100+ designers and engineers, Bontouch serves clients in North America, Europe and Asia from three studios in New York, London, and Stockholm.

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    Stockholm, Sweden
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Ikol offers solutions that you dream of.

    We are a company which puts the ''Excellent user experience'' on the top of everything in our purposes. Established in 2012 in Turkey ''ikol Mobile Software'' is not only a young and energetic company but also is experienced with years of dreaming and research.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Ankara, Turkey
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • My Lucky Day Mobile Application Development

    My Lucky Day is fueled by a compact yet dynamic team, comprising over 10 talented and personable individuals. With hearts brimming with creativity, we craft exquisite mobile applications that elevate the visions of our esteemed clients across all platforms. Our journey is a symphony of innovation and collaboration, where every ... read My Lucky day reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Lyon, France
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile Agency Lyon

    NOMEO est un studio de création basé sur Lyon et Paris, spécialisé dans le développement d'applications pour Smartphones. After visiting the Marketplaces for a moment, you will be able to submit your offerings and accompagnement complete with your mobile phone.

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Lyon, France
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Apps. Like no other

    Apps People specialise in the design and development of mobile and web apps. Our team of creatives is based in Australia and are full of imagination, experience, and know-how. We strive to offer our clients the most creative, technical, engaging and reliable solutions to ensure the successful launch of every ... read Apps People reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2010
    Perth, Australia
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Google Developers Agency & IBM Business Partner

    In N7 Mobile, we turn your needs, visions, and emotions into new solutions. We create reliable applications with innovative and unusual user interfaces. Meet our experienced team to defy impossible and unleash potential of your business. Innovative approach to UI design based on a highly customizable OpenGL graphics engine. Our ... read N7 Mobile reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Warszawa, Poland
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Top Mobile App and Web Development Company

    looking for Top Mobile App and Web Development Company? You are at right place. Dharmani apps is a leading web development company with expertise in App Development provides app services globaly.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Mohali, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
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    Waioz is a full-stack company that designs and develops mobile (iOS, Android) and web applications. Our talented team is skilled in working on projects of any size and complexity to help you overcome your business challenges and provide you with a high-quality product. We are one of the leading providers ... read Waioz reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Madurai, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Top Software & Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai

    Company overview:  Intcore is a top-tier digital solutions company, dedicated to bringing businesses to the digital world with a team’s experience exceeding 20 years. Intcore delivers a broad range of innovative services and products designed to elevate your digital presence and drive impactful transformation.  We Guarantee:  On-Time delivery  Money-back guarantee  ... read Intcore reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Dubai, UAE
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Home For Custom App Development

    At Apps Complex, we are little more than a bunch of mobile-passionate people, who greatly understand the mobile ecosystem and know exactly how to convert great ideas into an even greater app! Unlike traditional app companies, at Apps Complex we believe in making great experiences for you, your app and ... read Apps Complex reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Barrie, Canada
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Technology Pvt Ltd

    Mobatia Technology Private Ltd is an IT services company focusing on mobile application development. Over the last 8 year we have served companies and entities across the globe from different business domain and sectors. One of our highly successful product is mobiSchool mobile application solution

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Thiruvananthapuram, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile App Development Companies in Delhi

    Xemmo is a top mobile app development companies in Delhi India. Hire our top mobile application developers for your mobile app. We at XEMMO constantly work towards creating a full-fledged digital system for your company. Our team of experts function to meet your digital demands with a set of protocol creating a conceptual strategy ... read Xemmo reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Delhi, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Grow your business with Thumbmunkeys

    Thumbmunkeys is a leading mobile and web development company based in York, UK. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry and have built award-winning apps that have garnered 100 million+ downloads. Some of our notable clients include Transport for London, Humberside Police, DappRadar, Stansted Express, Microsoft, KCOM, Savills, ... read Thumbmunkeys Ltd reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    York, United Kingdom
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • We design and develop apps for your business

    Applicationriseimperator offers end-to-end mobile application and web development services that have empowered its global clientele of small businesses, start-ups, and enterprises with effective digital solutions. We at Applicationriseimperator are dedicated to developing agile Android and iOS apps with a responsive, flexible, fast and user-centric approach to mobile application development.  

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Bengaluru, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • WE DON'T JUST CREATE APPS, WE DEVELOP SOLUTIONS

    While others may consider the first line of code the beginning of the project, we at know that understanding your vision is the first step in creating the perfect native mobile application. Since 2011, our Montreal-based multidisciplinary team works on ambitious projects in America and Europe, helping transform ideas into ... read Sidekick Interactive reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Montreal, Canada
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Shaping kids brands for the digital world

    Dubit is a kids research and development agency that helps create #1 products for global brands and innovative startups. We bring 20 years of insight and experience of kids behaviours and their digital lives into your business, and our process involves your audience throughout - wherever they are in the ... read Dubit reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1999
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • The Mobile App Development Company in UAE

    At The Mobile App Development Company, our aim is to solely focus on extensive mobile app solutions. We have a credible experience of working with dynamic, leading and emerging companies and we have worked on projects of every sort and scale. At our workplace, we encourage our talented team of individuals ... read The App Development Company reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Dubai, UAE
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Start Saving Money by Oursourcing To Vietnam

    SmartDev is a Swiss Agile - Software Development Company - based in Danang, Vietnam. We provide cutting-edge software solutions to middle and large businesses. Our proven expertise across mobile app and website development has made SmartDev a partner of excellence to face today's market competition. SmartDev is PCI DSS compliant which ... read SmartDev reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Da Nang City, Vietnam
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Custom App Solutions for Business

    We develop native applications with a vast technology stack that fulfill the requirements of businesses and startups. With an aim to become a trusted partner of the businesses our clients are diversified across the globe. We have highly experienced team members who are specialized in developing Native Apps for you. ... read Native App Developer reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2019
    Indore, India
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • AWARD WINNING U.K. APP DEVELOPMENT

    Compsoft is the UK’s leading mobile app development company. We have developed well over 100 apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows 8 and Blackberry, for clients including Hotels.com, npower, Orange, Nissan and Symantec, to name just a few. Compsoft has been developing bespoke software for many years and has specialised ... read Compsoft Creative reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1979
    Alton, United Kingdom
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Unifying Your Connected Tech Needs

    Quartus Technology, a pioneer in mobile and cloud solutions since 2010, helps businesses innovate with advanced technologies. From AI app development and IoT solutions to blockchain and SaaS, we deliver tailored services that give you a competitive edge. With expertise in diverse industries like Automation, Restaurant, Food Services, E-commerce, User ... read Quartus Technology, Inc. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Westport, Connecticut
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • We challenge your ideas so users don't have to!

    Chelsea Apps is a mobile and web app development agency with over 70 million app downloads and generating in excess of £250m for our clients. We’re a team that only work on projects that we believe users will love. It’s not about building any old thing so we can grow our ... read Chelsea Apps reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    London, United Kingdom
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Software development company

    We are the company where creative science happens and digital dreams come true. We know how to incorporate Cloud technologies and Internet of Things into one perfect working structure. We develop world-class mobile applications and other all-range software engineering solutions for our clients all over the world for over 5 years.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Q(uality) in design | Q in code | Q in support

    QSD is an acronym for Quality Software Development. We intentionally put Quality in the company name to emphasize the importance of quality in our process. We are the only company in our region that has been focused on native mobile applications only. Our programming roots go back to 1999, but ... read QSD BiH reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • We Love To Create Awesome Software

    State-of-the-art software solutions strategized, designed and developed by world-class experts to guarantee exceptional results in the shortest possible time. Our talented UX and UI designers tackle any idea from the ground up and come with a smooth user experiences and a stunning UI. We can build any website or app ... read Inizio, Inc. reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    San Jose, California
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Mobile App Development & Social Media Management

    Modernized Mobile LLC is a Mobile Marketing and Software Solutions company in Gainesville, FL with a mission to "level the playing field" for mobile apps in multiple industries. We are a team of end-to-end developers, project managers, marketers and designers. We focus on your target audience and users in order to make your company’s app successful. Recognizing ... read Modernized Mobile reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Gainesville, Florida
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Let’s create something amazing together?

    We are a full-service mobile app development company based in New York. We were founded in 2019 by some awesome people whom you can see above. We build awesome applications and websites from scratch.

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    NYC, New York
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Top Mobile App Development Company in Kenya.

    We have been named as the top mobile app developer in Nairobi kenya.We specialize in making elegant android apps and iphone(ios) apps and even cross platform applications.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2015
    Nairobi, Kenya
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • Solid Mobile Development

    MaxyLogic is the nearshore mobile engineering team that helps companies to enhance their software development capacity by setting up dedicated teams in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. We have an R&D office in Kyiv and Representative offices in Warsaw and Prague that could be extended to R&D upon the client’s request. ... read MaxyLogic reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Warszawa, Poland
    60% Mobile App Development Services
  • A Full Service Digital Agency

    Welcome to AppInnovative. We have a mission to make the world more tech-enabled. 'AppInnovative is a full-service digital agency based in NYC, Toronto and DXB. Our professionals will provide you with all the necessary support and technical know how to support your growth and expansion leading you towards local and international success. ... read AppInnovative reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Mississauga, Canada
    60% Mobile App Development Services

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A Guide to Hiring the Best Mobile App Development Companies:

Are you looking to hire the best mobile app development company yet need clarification about how to do it?

Here is a hiring guide to quickly help you make a better decision to hire user experience-focused app development companies that fit your idea, budget, and time. Interestingly, this hiring guide to the most affordable mobile app development companies also includes a pricing guide, location-wise analysis of the app development cost, industry-wise hiring cost variation, and other variables that affect the cost of hiring a mobile application developer. The guide will also help you identify where failure typically occurs when hiring app developers. Understanding these factors will help you hire the most reliable app development companies on GoodFirms with proficiency in iOS and Android frameworks.

Why Should You Hire A User-Focussed Mobile App Development Company In 2025?

Here are the top reasons why you should hire a user-focused mobile app development company in 2025;

  • End-to-end mobile app development services: If you hire the top enterprise mobile app development companies, they will facilitate broad-spectrum user-focused mobile app development services, including ideation, wire-framing, front-end development, back-end development, support, and maintenance.
  • Streamlined development process: You can achieve faster and more streamlined mobile app development if you hire a company specifically focused on your project and your audience.
  • Enhanced app quality: Hiring enterprise mobile app development companies can help you build high-quality, user-friendly, responsive mobile apps.
  • Expertise: You will get highly talented, specialized, and experienced mobile app developers with global expertise in iOS, Android, and cross-platform development who can build apps for large-scale businesses and deliver value via speed.
  • Trending mobile app development practices: Mobile app development companies keep themselves updated on the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in mobile app development. They stay aligned with the evolving app development landscape and create the best applications aligned with the audience.

How Can You Go Wrong in Hiring the Best App Development Company?

An app developer hiring mistake can cost you three times as much of your investment, along with loss of time and productivity. Such mistakes can imbalance your business workflow. These are preventable. Also, there are a few areas where you can go wrong while dealing with an app developer to undertake your project, which can affect the hiring cost. These can be;

  • Not clarifying your requirements clearly.
  • Lack of proper research
  • Communication gap

The primary purpose of this guide is to help you make a better hiring decision.

How to Hire Enterprise Mobile App Development Companies: A Step-by-Step Guide?

1) Define Your App Development Project Purpose And Requirements:

This step is very critical to the success of mobile app development. Businesses looking to hire enterprise-grade mobile app developers should carefully prepare a document outlining project scope, the target audience, required features, integrations, customizations, and other requirements to help mobile app developers better understand your project purpose and requirements.

2) Set the Timeline And Budget For Your App Development Project:

While finalizing the budget and time, you should consider a few factors like development technologies, tools, design, security, accessibility, post-development support, hosting charges, and other features that can influence the app development time and budget. Use strategies like function point analysis, three-point estimation, bottom-up estimation, hybrid estimation, etc., to effectively set the time and budget for your app development project.

3) Research and Select the Best Mobile App Developers To Hire:

After clearly understanding the project purpose, budget, and time, you can hire the best app developers from GoodFirms, a reputed B2B reviews, ratings, and listing platform that offers a well-researched list of top mobile app development companies. The list lets you quickly evaluate the companies against various parameters, including reviews, client testimonials, pricing, service portfolio, industries serving, app development experience, company size, and other relevant factors. 

4) Discuss the Technical Requirements, Features, And Functionality Required For Your App Development Project:

After shortlisting the top mobile app developers, scheduling a call and discussing your project, technical requirements, features, functionalities, and other necessary information with the company is critical. Discussing the programming languages, frameworks, technologies, access rules and roles, communication, customizations, integration with existing systems, development process, operating environment, UI/UX, performance, data safety and security, content, client handling skills, and other development aspects is also critical. 

5) Hire the Right Mobile Application Development Company:

After carefully executing each of the processes mentioned above, hire the best mobile app development company that is innovative and creative, can scale up your digital presence, and deliver successful technology transformation

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Mobile App Development Company?

The cost of hiring mobile app developers varies on numerous factors, including the industry, experience, services offered, location or country of the development team, application complexity, technologies used, and customization requirements of your project.

The cost of hiring a custom app development company varies per nearshoring or offshoring. If you outsource mobile app development to distant locations with lower labor costs, like Asia and Eastern Europe, your total app development budget will decrease. However, developers in North America, Western Europe, and Australia typically charge higher rates, which can influence the overall cost of hiring an app development company.

Apart from these, there are support, maintenance, security, and other hidden costs that you must discuss and clarify in advance before hiring a custom mobile app development company for your project.

Mobile app development Hiring Charges Based on Various Factors:

Hourly Rates to Hire Mobile App Development Company (Country-wise)

If you are keen to know the region-wise app development cost breakdown, refer to the table below, which will give you a quick report on the cost of building an app. Based on our analysis, the cost of hiring an app development company on GoodFirms, depending upon the location, ranges from <$25 to $300 per hour. Here you can find;

  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Canada
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in the USA
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in the United Kingdom
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in India
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Australia
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in South Africa
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Poland
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in France
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Price in Germany
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in the Netherlands
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Japan
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in China
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Egypt
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Saudi Arabia
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Singapore
  • Mobile App Developer’s Hourly Rate in Ukraine
CountryApp Developers’s Hourly Price in USD (Least to Highest)

Description

Canada$25 - $200Development costs can be as low or as high; Skilled developers, Stable support, Quality work
USA$25 - $150Moderate development cost, Easy access to new markets, Technical hub; Availability of top talents, Friendly laws and regulations.
United Kingdom$50 - $300High app development cost, Quick access to talented developers, Easy market reach
India<$25Lowest development cost, Access to top developers, Technical hub, High-quality services, Business-friendly, High success rate in app development
Australia$25 - $150Moderate app development costs, Access to Asia-Pacific markets, Reliable developers, and Time-Zone differences can be challenging
UAE<$25 - $50Low mobile app development pricing, Tax exemptions, Easy to access quality developers
South Africa$25 - $99Low development cost; Resource-rich, Technical hub, Favorable regulations
Poland$25 - $99Low development cost, Strategically positioned in Europe, facilitating access to top talents both from East and West
France$50 - $150Moderate app development cost, Good quality work, Lack of English-speaking developers
Germany$50 - $150Moderate development cost, Good quality work, Highly talented developers
Netherlands$50 - $150Moderate development cost, Innovative and skilled developers, Dutch taxation, superior quality of work
Japan$100 - $150High development cost, Lack of English-speaking developers
China$20 - $150Development costs can be as low or as high. The Commonly spoken language is Chinese
Egypt$25 - $100Moderate development cost; good project management capabilities, friendly development team; core location, PPP law adds cost benefits
Saudi Arabia<$25 - $50Low development cost, Access to international markets, tax benefits, Great partnership benefits
Singapore$50 - $150Moderate development cost, strategic advantages, friendly tax system, transparent development approach
Ukraine$25 - $50Low development cost, well-qualified development team, well-positioned geo-location and time zone.

Total Budget to Hire International Mobile App Development Companies (Country-wise)

CountryTotal Budget to Build an App
Canada$10000 - $300,000
USA$5000 - $300,000
United Kingdom$10000 - $500,000
India$1000 - $150,000
Australia$10000 - $300,000
UAE$5000 - $180,000
South Africa$5000 - $300,000
Poland$10000 - $275,000
France$10000 - $300,000
Germany$10000 - $300,000
Netherlands$10000 - $150,000
Japan$10000 - $200,000
China$5000 - $100,000
Egypt$10000 - $180,000
Saudi Arabia$5000 - $250,000
Singapore$10000 - $200,000
Ukraine$10000 to $150000

Industry-wise Hourly Rates of Niche Mobile App Development Companies

Every industry has unique app development requirements. The cost of hiring mobile app development companies also fluctuates depending on the type of industry. Applications catering to a few industries have a high app usage rate when developed through the most innovative app development companies. Here, we have picked a few prominent industries, like Social Media, Health and Fitness, Finance, Ecommerce, Travel and Hospitality, Education, and Gaming. The table below indicates the hourly charges of the app developers specializing in apps for specific industries. The table also shows the total app development budget you should be prepared for in these industries.

  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Social Media applications
  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Ecommerce applications
  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Gaming applications
  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Education applications
  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Health and Fitness applications
  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Travel and Hospitality applications
  • Cost to hire a mobile app development company for Finance applications
Industry TypeHourly Hiring ChargesTotal App Dev Budget
Social Media$50 - $300 per hour$50,000-$500,000
E-commerce$50 - $300 per hour$30,000-$500,000
Gaming$25 - $300 per hour$10,000-$500,000 or more
Education<$25 - $100 per hour$25,000-$170,000
Health and Fitness$25 - $150 per hour$50,000-$150,000
Travel and Hospitality<$25 - $100 per hour$25,000-$300,000
Finance$50 - $150 per hour$50,000-$200,000

Hiring Cost of International Mobile Application Development Company as per the Experience

Depending upon the experience, the average cost to hire an international mobile app development company delivering global app development services may range from USD 20 per hour to USD 300 per hour or even more. 

The experience of international app developers is a crucial factor in deciding their hiring cost. 

  • Entry-level app development companies usually have a team of developers with experience of 0 to 2 years that possess the basic skills to develop a mobile application. They charge around USD 20 per hour to USD 70 per hour for app development services.
  • Mid-level app developers are proficient with key frameworks and relevant programming languages. They possess the ability to optimize the app performance and have experience of about 3 to 5 years. They might charge you anywhere from USD 50 to USD 100 per hour.
  • Senior-level developers have in-depth knowledge of developing world-class websites along with designing skills. Such skilled developers have the expertise to build highly secured apps with optimized performance. Hiring experienced mobile app developers can cost you about USD 90 to USD 300 per hour or even more.
ExperienceEntry-levelMid-levelSenior-level
Hiring Cost per hourUSD 20 to USD 70USD 50 to USD 100USD 90 to USD 300

Hiring Cost of Mobile Application Development Companies as per the Services Offered

The cost of hiring niche mobile app development companies can vary depending on the services provided and the type of business. 

  • Consultation and strategizing a mobile application involve market analysis, competitive analysis, and deciding the project roadmap. This phase typically requires around 10% of the app development cost. The hourly rates for consultation and strategizing range between USD 30 and USD 150.
  • Designing phase is a crucial phase of app development consisting of software prototyping, visual design, and wireframing. Designing takes 15% of the overall hiring cost. Hiring a skilled mobile app developer for these services will cost anywhere between USD 20 to USD 100 per hour.
  • Development services include the actual application development - the coding process. The hiring cost of this service is around 60% of the overall cost. Hiring mobile application developers will cost you around USD 25 to USD 250 per hour.
  • Testing and deployment services involve bug fixes and application deployment to the app store. This service also takes 10% of the overall hiring cost. The cost of seeking testing services will be around USD 20 to USD 200 per hour. 
  • Maintenance Services include continuous bug fixes, regular updates, and customer support. This phase takes 5% of the overall app development hiring budget. App developers generally charge around USD 20 to USD 150 per hour for these services.
ServicesConsultation and StrategizingDesigningDevelopmentTesting and DeploymentMaintenance and Support
Hiring Cost per hourUSD 30 to USD 150USD 20 to USD 100USD 25 to USD 300USD 20 to USD 200USD 20 to USD 150

Hiring Cost of Mobile Application Developer as per the Application Type and Complexity

The cost to hire an application developer depends on the application type and the project's complexity. 

  • Simple applications work on the most basic functionalities. Some of the common basic apps include weight-tracking, bill-tracking, and calculator apps. Application developers can charge you anywhere between USD 20 per hour to USD 90 per hour based on their experience.
  • Complex apps often involve a higher level of expertise to deliver top-notch features to the users. A few notable complex applications include healthcare, financial, and travel booking applications. To develop such mobile apps, developers may charge around USD 25 per hour to USD 200 per hour.
  • eCommerce, social media, and gaming apps are highly complex apps that require the integration of several technologies and evolving AI technologies to provide a seamless experience. App developers charge the most for developing these types of applications, ranging from USD 60 per hour to USD 300 per hour.
ComplexitySimpleComplexHighly Complex
Hiring Rate per HourUSD 20 to USD 90USD 25 to USD 200USD 60 to USD 300

Hiring Cost of Mobile Application Development Companies as per the Development Platform

The development platform of a mobile app can highly influence the cost of hiring a mobile developer. Depending on the skills required to develop an app using each platform, the charges for hiring an application developer may vary.

Development PlatformAndroidiOSCross-platform
Hiring Rates per HourUSD 20 to USD 150USD 30 to USD 200USD 40 to USD 300

Hiring Cost of Innovative Mobile Application Development Companies as per the Technologies to Integrate

The modern technologies used to enhance the application functionalities also add to the cost of creating the mobile app. 

  • AR/VR: Augmented reality and virtual reality have grown in popularity for improving app functionalities. The total cost of building an augmented reality app lies between USD 80000 and USD 300000.
  • Artificial intelligence can enhance a mobile app in many ways. Right from personalized suggestions to chatbots, AI can add to the features of a mobile app. The cost of developing an AI-powered application or generative AI application might range from USD 50000 to USD 250000.
  • Blockchain-integrated applications are critical for business sustainability. Developing these applications can cost around USD 40000 to USD 300000 or even more.
  • IoT apps are highly being used in various sectors. Hiring skilled developers to build an IoT app might cost anywhere from USD 50000 to USD 100000.
TechnologiesDevelopment Cost
AR/VRUSD 80000 to USD 300000
Artificial IntelligenceUSD 50000 to USD 250000
BlockchainUSD 40000 to USD 300000
IoTUSD 50000 to USD 100000

Hiring Cost of Custom Mobile Application Development Companies

  • The cost of building a basic app may fall anywhere between USD 3000 and USD 10000. However, these costs rise as more customizations are required to improve the app’s performance. 
  • The costs may go up to USD 150000 for a more intricate layout and detailing.
  • For highly complex apps that require more customizations concerning the number of screens, the complexity of the database, 3rd party API integrations, and advanced features, the cost of creating the app may go beyond USD 300000.
Type of CustomizationDevelopment Cost
Basic changes to the app interface USD3000 to USD 10000
Intricate design & layout, detailing, high responsivenessUSD 50000 to USD 150000
Intensive graphics, complex animations,  data algorithm, 3rd party API integrations, advanced features, custom payment gatewaysUSD 70000 to USD 300000 plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do mobile app development companies offer?

Mobile application development companies offer various end-to-end app design, development, optimization, and maintenance services. The services include:

  • Custom app development
  • iOS app development
  • Android app development
  • Wearable app development
  • Game app development
  • Cross-platform and Hybrid app development
  • Architecture Designing
  • UX/UI Designing
  • App Revamping

Apart from these, mobile app development services provider companies are also actively involved in mobile app porting, QA and testing, app migration, consultation, prototyping, maintenance and upgradation, app deployment, etc.

What are the most popular mobile app development frameworks?

React Native, Flutter, Xamarin, Ionic, Swift, and PhoneGap (Apache Cordova) are some of the most popular mobile app development frameworks app developers use. Depending upon the type of mobile application (native, cross-platform, or hybrid apps), these frameworks are selected to support the development of the application. Besides these, other frameworks that developers extensively use are NativeScript, Swiftic, JQuery mobile, Solar 2D, and Ktor.

What are the most popular mobile app development platforms?

Visual Studio, Xcode, Android Studio, and Outsystems are some of the most widely used mobile application development platforms. These platforms provide developers with a single environment for developing a mobile application. Other mobile app development platforms include Zoho Creator, Firebase, Kony Quantum, Buildfire, and TrackVia.

How to choose the best mobile app development company?

When trying to choose the best mobile app development company for your project, consider factors like:

  • Whether the team has a strong portfolio
  • If their client reviews are genuine
  • Ensure that the team is skilled enough in their craft
  • Consider the mobile app development cost
  • Observe if the developer understands the project requirements

Your best bet is to refer to independent research platforms like GoodFirms for extensive and unbiased data on app creation companies.

How much does it cost to build a mobile app?

Mobile app development costs depend on many factors. These factors include the platform for which you build a mobile app, the application size, third-party integrations, and security. According to GoodFirms research, creating a mobile app can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $300,000, based on your specific requirements and preferences.

  • A simple app with MVP-level features and basic UI can cost between $5,000 to $50,000.
  • A medium app with a complex UI and advanced features can cost between $50,000 to $120,000.
  • A highly complex app, custom-built for multiple platforms boasting cutting-edge features, can cost anywhere between $100,000 - $300,000.

How long does it take to create a mobile app?

According to our latest app development research, it can take 2 to 5 months to develop a mobile app on average. However, the exact time needed to create an app highly depends on factors like the number of screens involved, the core functionality of your app, the technologies you need to integrate, and the project's complexity.
Mobile app development companies often categorize apps based on complexity and features. For example,

  • A simple app with basic features can be built within 4 to 11 weeks.
  • A medium-complexity app with popular consumer features can take 7 to 16 weeks.
  • And an advanced, high-complexity app with cutting-edge features can take 11 to 26 weeks to create.

What is the best time for your company to develop a mobile application?

Although businesses ranging from startups to large scale are all opting for a mobile application, the best time for your business to invest in developing one is when you have a clear business goal for the app, and your target audience is predominantly mobile-centric. You must also be financially able to invest in long-term growth. It is also a good idea to consider a mobile application for your business when it needs improved sales and profits.

How do I hire a mobile app developer?

You can quickly hire a mobile app developer by following the below-mentioned simple yet effective processes:

  • Draft your business goals, budget, app functionalities, time frame, etc.
  • Next, search for a popular B2B review, rating, and listing site like GoodFirms, and finalize a list of suitable top 10 mobile app development Companies.
  • From the list, carefully go through each and every developer's business websites and compare them based on pricing, expertise, services, performance, etc.
  • While comparing, check their portfolios, reviews, and ratings to determine their effectiveness.
  • Based on the evaluation, select the best-fit app company and connect with them with your requirements.

What are the benefits of hiring an mobile app developer?

There are numerous benefits to hiring a mobile app developer. Since they are professional developers, they follow a systematic approach from ideating to delivering the end product. They are experts in handling the challenges and customizing the app according to your requirements. Moreover, since they are seasoned developers, they are well-versed in the latest technologies and trends. The hired mobile app developers can work on advanced features, take care of the security and safety of the data, and deliver a minimum viable product with post-launch support and maintenance services.

6 Questions to ask before hiring a mobile app developer:

While most mobile app development companies may seem competent and well-versed in building engaging mobile apps, not everyone will be your business's perfect app development partner. You can ask mobile app developers these six questions to judge their mobile app development expertise:

  • Can you show us a few samples of your previous work?
  • Can You Provide a Reference List of Previous Clients?
  • Are Testing Services Included in the Package?
  • What Do You Offer in Terms of App Design Services?
  • Do You Offer Post-Launch Support?
  • What suggestions do you have for the app?

Will mobile app developers work in the client's time zone?

Professional mobile app developers are flexible and trained to work in different time zones. With access to effective communication and collaboration tools, mobile app developers find working in the client's time zone easy. Reputed mobile app design and development companies follow best practices for overseas clients, like regularly updating clients on projects, conducting cross-cultural training and awareness programs, and enhancing project management skills.

Do mobile app developers provide support and maintenance services after building the app?

Yes, most mobile app developers provide support and maintenance services after delivering the app to continuously analyze, modify, and re-evaluate the apps in terms of performance, bugs, etc. The support and maintenance services are mainly provided to add/remove functionalities, schedule system maintenance, configure app analytics, renew licenses & hosting, install security patches, monitor performance, etc. However, not every company offers support and maintenance services within the cost specified in the proposal, so confirm this with your app developer.

Can an mobile app development Company create apps for wearable devices?

Yes, Mobile app development companies have a team of developers with expertise in developing applications for wearable devices like smartwatches, smart glasses, fitness trackers, etc. Integrating various APIs and services, embedding hardware and sensors, leveraging AI and IoT, and providing robust data security are the tactics used by app developers to create apps for wearable devices. However, not all mobile app development companies have the resources and architecture to develop apps for wearable devices, and it is recommended to verify with mobile app development companies before hiring them.

How to decide whether I should go for native or hybrid apps for mobile app development?

Applications built for specific platforms are called Native Apps. It can be used for Android or iOS, whereas the hybrid app combines native and web apps. It has the source code of web technologies and the shell of a native app. Mobile app development services are usually offered separately for hybrid and native development. Cross-platform apps may also be worth mentioning here. These are apps compatible with different devices but built with the same code base using tools like Flutter or react native.

Hybrid apps are cheap while less secure, and on the contrary, Native apps are expensive to build but have better security. Ultimately, which one to go for depends on your requirements.

Both have different tradeoffs. GoodFirms allows you to choose from an extensive list of both native app developers and hybrid app development companies to find the right partner for your project.

How can a professional mobile app designer help me to create a good mobile app design?

Top mobile application development companies worldwide have a team of professional app designers who are experts in creating a good mobile app design that is responsive, friendly, secure, and functional. They are familiar with the latest tools, frameworks, platforms, and trends that help them customize your application per your business purpose. By conducting extensive research, they outline the core features, create a prototype, plan the user experience design and code, perform multiple tests, and then hand over the application. Such a professional approach helps in delivering the best mobile app design. Moreover, the companies that make apps also keep track of user feedback to optimize the app in the future.

Should I hire mobile app development companies in the USA?

If you are a United States-based business, opting for the best mobile app development companies in the USA makes sense. Offshoring your development project has pros and cons, as does working with native companies. Working with local mobile app design companies has the added benefit of better communication and local insights, as well as the downside of missing out on global talent. At the same time, hiring an app development team offshore can be considerably cheaper, but different time zones and language barriers can be a hindrance.

Ultimately, the choice depends on your business goals and the tradeoffs you are willing to take. If you wish to work with local companies, a simple Google search reading ‘App development companies near me’ could be enough to put you in touch with great partners in your city. Exploring global IT directories like GoodFirms for offshore development can be a great place to start talent shopping.

So, when asking yourself if you should hire the best mobile app development agencies in the USA?

The answer is yes if you are based in the United States and want to work with local companies. However, offshoring would be a better option if you are interested in hiring global talent or looking for cheaper alternatives.

How does GoodFirms help to choose the leading mobile app development company?

GoodFirms is a renowned B2B listing, ranking, and review platform that enumerates the leading software and service companies in diverse categories worldwide. It leverages an extensive and systematic evaluation process with its proprietary algorithm to compile the list of best mobile app development companies based on various parameters like location, services, quality, experience, pricing, and authentic reviews. Thus, the platform helps businesses choose the right mobile app development services company from the top service providers across the globe based on their needs and budgets.

If you want to hire the best mobile app development agency in the USA or any other location for your next project, refer to the list of top mobile app development agencies in GoodFirms. Sort and filter the list based on industry, location, services offered, company size, pricing, and verified client reviews to shortlist the perfect mobile app development services for your business.