It’s a maze out there if you start looking for a mobile app development company. There are many independent app developers, and there are hundreds of companies all over the world. They have their own expertise, their own pros, and cons. You are supposed to select the best out of all of them, suitable for your business idea or your mobile app project.
All app developers come with their particular skill-sets and their different working style. They vary by experience and expertise from each other. Your mobile app development partner/company has the potential to make your app idea a success or collapse it into a flop show. Make sure you choose the correct one.
Now how to select the best suitable mobile application development company for your app development project? All the top companies we have curated for you are recommended. However, you must ensure to take care of below important pointers while comparing between your ideal app development partners.
#1. Mobile App Development Experience- It matters
Anyone can call themselves “App Developer”. It doesn’t matter if they’ve just completed an online free course or they’ve learned the subject at their colleges. So what matters really is their mobile app development experience.
Ask them to show you the apps that they’ve built. Check downloads for their apps. Read reviews what people say about their application use and experience.
Be sure to differentiate between the template ready apps and the fully developed from scratch – the original native apps. The team who has worked on smaller apps might not be able to pull off the task for your complex mobile application. So always ask for experience in details for their work.
#2. Industry Specific Experience- Be Precise
Check if the development team has worked in the same industry as yours. Or a similar application as yours. i.e. if you want to develop an e-commerce mobile app platform for the fashion industry, the developer should have at least worked on any e-commerce mobile app so that he would be aware of know-hows of a ecomm mobile app at the least.
If they’ve some relevant experience, they’ve known the problems that might occur during the development or transition period. Also, they would have an idea of user’s mindset while browsing through the mobile app.
They can hit the ground as soon as you put them on board if they’re well trained and experienced in the similar domain. You do not need to be part of the process design; only a brief should work, and they can start working easily.
#3. Experience on your desirable platform
Many third-party applications are out there in the market that let the developers write the code and then deploy to the desired platforms. Such platforms might provide native, web and hybrid app development capabilities. But writing code-native to the iOS & Android platforms is always better than dependence on third-party platforms. It allows the developer to create a seamless experience of the application to engage with users.
An app developer, who’s specialized in iOS development might find it difficult to work on Android platform, but he’ll create a perfect interface for iOS platform. If you’re looking for the app to be launched on both the platforms iOS & Android, check with your mobile development company about the availability of experienced developers for both platforms.
If you have any doubts regarding the company services, do not hesitate to ask questions or references.
#4. Development required on your app
Some app companies rely on templates for mobile application development. And it works very well if you’re looking at a small application that has a pretty standard requirement. They’ll show you some templates and designs, and you can select any from them to get started.
Well, if you need very advanced features on your mobile app and if you’re looking for something that is customized, you should never go for the templates. You need to work with custom mobile app development companies. Such companies build unmatched mobile apps and offer higher quality work with codes that work smoothly. They give you a better interface design and overall experience. Custom apps are designed keeping your idea and your project vision on the mind so that it connects well with the users.
#5. Team
There might be some projects that can be smoothly handled by one developer only. And there might be some projects that require attention from various persons like designers, developers, visualizers, testers, researchers and who not. It is preferable to check team size and professionals within the team according to your app development requirements.
The easiest way to know such teams thoroughly is to ask for their resumes or their work portfolio. It should give a fair idea of what they’ve worked upon and what are their essential skills.
Knowing the people whom you are going to work with creates better bonding and work associations.
#6. Is the app available on play store / app store?
The developers might be able to provide you with the app records from past, but you need to check with the ones who have got their apps live on any of the smartphone app markets.
See how many downloads are there, look for good reviews, download the app for yourself, too. Check the app. Does it work well? Does it engage you well? Does the design make sense?
You can always look at their previous work and see if any functions are useful for your application.
#7. UX/UI
If the interface is ugly, no one even likes to see it. In such situations, engagement is next to impossible. A bad interface can get your users delete/ uninstall your app quickly without giving you a second chance because they don’t like to be on the app even for a minute.
What a waste of time and resources if such things happen!
On the other hand, a neat design can retain your users on your app for a more extended period. Don’t miss to check UX/UI of the applications developed by the company.
#8. Location
There are talented Mobile app developers across the world, in all the cities. The question is if they are going to be accessible when you need them during the transition or the development process.
They should be available for you in the same time zone. Outsourcing is another solution, it might be cost-effective, but it has got some flaws as well, like the language barrier, different time zones, different consumer laws and the security of your code. We are not being judgmental here, because there are also companies from different countries providing solid services and solutions.
Keeping all of this in the mind, you should select the mobile app agency that meets your requirements including the time, cost and quality.
#9. References
Ask for references from agencies old clients. Talk to them, talk about the project that the app development company has worked upon, and check if the mobile application projects are still live. With these necessary checks, you should have a basic idea about the customer satisfaction and success ratio. It also helps in building trust towards your app development company.
#10. Cost
At the end, what matters is the price! The fun fact is, you’ll always meet people who can make an app in your budget – doesn’t matter a good one or a crap one. The point is to find someone who can make your app in your budget, the way you want with the results you want.
It’s quite tempting to buy the lowest quote, but it isn’t always the wisest thing for your business. Never get ready to pay completely upfront. You should always ensure that your project gets broken down into a process and accordingly the payment should be released at different milestones completion of app development.
I use mobile apps for news, shopping, reading books and social networking. I prefer mobile apps instead websites as they are always faster and no need to login each time.
Banking and online shopping with a little bit of mobile gaming
I think I would expect all of the above from an app that I would consider using. Also I think I would be happier using a well created app over a website most times.
Well, the mobile apps have become part of life now a days, so they are in need of every day use. I use them for some of the reasons mentioned but I would say I would use them for everything if they were effective, useful, user friendly and safe. But at least they have gone far ahead than websites in terms of users, I feel.
I use mobile apps daily for everything from banking to ordering food and social media access. I prefer a smooth functional mobile app to a functional mobile site because it trims the fat, but still provides me with the ability to smoothly accomplish what I need or want it to.
I use mobile apps daily for news feed, shopping, push notifications, health apps. User friendly interphase, highly informative, chat option, payment gateway and app design are key features for me. Fully functional mobile website is useful for detailed info gathering of company profile and portfolio etc.
It really depends of what the app is about, how well it is spread around, easiness of use and more.
I would prefer fully functional mobile app. I would request all the mobile development companies please try find out alternate for removing cache and cookies of application. Last, make sure your customer service team is proactive while providing resolution to all the respective clients. Please understand that to prove your worth in mobile app development among your competitors you need to work rigorously on untapped areas and that will give you competitive advantage over others.
Website or app, for me, clarify of information is important, where some are quite misleading or confusing. Straightforward function is way better, than with trendy designs. Also, utility, on how it is that "useful" being an app (and not that it only consumes data and spaces because of unwanted updates or something.)
All the factors like speed, app design and performance and clarity of information as well. It's always been easy to use app rather than using a website. I used apps for different work like for news, online shopping, communication and utility apps as well.
Great UI and Simple functionalities. Additionally, the daily engaging factor is the most important need when developing a mobile application. When it comes to Scalability, the mobile application should handle millions of users at any single time. Speed should be at its best as customers won't prefer application if it takes more time to load.
Clarity of information and usability to my needs. Mobile app would help to ease navigation and information display. All of the above
Clarity of information . Maybe mobile app preference and usually for utility apps
Speed should be good and the information should be crisp and clear
I expect ease of communication, speed and UI for an app. I prefer apps but will jump on a PC if the full site offers more functions, but would of course prefer those to be taken into account in the app as well. I use apps for everything from shopping to banking to business
- Mobile App should have all the stuff available, all the stated factors are necessary to Develop/Design the Top-Chart Application. - I will prefer both because Responsive Website and Mobile App have they own individual strength. - News & Information - Website, - Online Shopping - Website, App
Like most Users, I expect Mobility, Utility, Speed, App Design & Clarity of Information. I prefer a Mobile App on my Device that a website due to privacy & security reasons. I use my Mobile App mainly for Online Shopping, Utility Apps, Business Apps & Communications.
1) All of above 2) Mobile app far better than mobile website 3) News, Shopping, Communication, utility
1. In order of importance A. Design (including clarity of information as part of user experience, & of course crisp content) B. Stability (crash free) C. Utility (of course right) D. Speed, only if the above 3 suffices 2. Either a Mobile website or an app doesn't really matter, it's often on individual taste & mood 3. Everything
Clarity of info. I use them for all the above.
I'd rather have an app than a mobile website. I'd like an app that offers stability and ease of access.
Mobility, mobile app..., yes am using first of all mobile
I would expect all of the above from a mobile app. If I were to choose between a website and a fully functional mobile app, I'd go for the latter. I'll use the app for all of the above.
I expect an app to be user friendly and eye catching. I prefer mobility usage over a website. I mostly use apps for social media, business, organization, shopping entertainment.
Speed & user friendly design is essential. App is always a better experience. I use Apps for social media, messaging, news, shopping.
I use mobile app mostly to order food online to be honest, besides that mobile website or app anything would work for me :)
Speed
Business App & information
I would 100% prefer a mobile app over a native website. The functionality of what I want and need to do is better accomplished on my phone if there is a mobile application available.
Speed & the design itself are quite important. The base should be a mobile website rather than just an app, people should be able to use the desktop version as well. I use mobile apps for quick browsing of news, shopping, etc.
Utility/ Mobility, Ease of Use....Business Applications/Communications
@Pawan Kumar Verma, Thanks for your opinion here. Yes, mobile apps are faster than the website and easy to navigate. We don't even have to login every time and that is bliss.
@Callum I know! Banking used to be so boring and has become so easy now with the apps. Shopping is also easier and fun with easy returns and more varieties of everything. And I can never get enough of gaming!
@george thanks for your opinion George! Yes, even I prefer a smooth app over website most of the times. They are easy to use and don't require logging in every time we use
@Minhaz absolutely! Apps have become an essential part of our lives. And indeed a well designed and smoothly running app is far better than the website. Yes, even I see a lot of apps which are just perfect for everyday use and user-friendly, unlike some websites.
Okay @Michael. Even I am quite fond of the easiness and accessibility that mobile apps bring. And we've got mobile apps in almost all the industries and businesses that keep us hooked throughout the day :) Thanks a lot for your opinion here Michael
@Sheikh Rashid Yes, newsfeed, shopping, push notifications - all these have changed lifestyle drastically. And of course, mobile apps are the reason behind it. Any mobile app, created with the end user on mind works just perfectly. Thanks a lot for your opinion here.
@Isaac Yes, it does depend on what the app is about. Thanks a lot for your opinion here.
@LION Ankit yes, a fully functional mobile app is always better than the website. Of course, the cache and cookies need to be removed, it should be improvised for sure Ankit. And the customer service team should be available 24x7. All these are untapped areas that need to be corrected/improvised. Thanks a lot for your opinion here Ankit.
@Jose Feliciano Thanks for your opinion here. Clarity of information is indeed important Jose. A simple and clean interface is always better than trendy designs that make the UX complicated. I believe that utility cannot be ignored anywhere. Thanks again for your opinion here.
@Mahesh yes all these factors speed, design, performance and clarity of information are indeed important. There are mobile applications available for almost all the industries and they help us with better communication, shopping, gaming or any other experiences. Thanks a lot for your opinion here.
@Ivan that's right. Great UI and user friendliness could help to engage with users and it keeps bringing them back. The scalability should, of course, depend on the users we are looking at for any mobile app. A higher number of users come with higher scalability. The app should definitely be faster to load and function. Thanks a lot for your review here Ivan
@Chin Kwee of course, clarity of the information and easy to use applications are everyone's favorite. Thanks a lot for your opinion here.
@Yasir Yes, thank you for your opinion here Yasir.
@Mihir perfect! Indeed speed and clarity of the information displayed are essential for any successful mobile app. Thanks for your opinion here.
@Alison thanks for your opinion. Yes, we have to switch to the web-based versions many times because apps do not come with all the information required. Even I am quite addicted to using mobile apps for networking to shopping to everyday things. Thanks again for sharing.
@Bhavesh you are absolutely right, responsive web design and mobile app, both have their own individual strength. Sometimes I prefer to switch to the websites if I am looking for more information. Thanks a lot for your opinion here.