The 28 Best App Developers in Chicago

Chicago is becoming an increasingly important tech hub, and is full of world class commercial and technical talent. There are many options if you're looking for a Chicago app developer, and it can be tough to choose which is right for your project!

To help out, we've made this roundup of the 28 best app developers in Chicago.

We chose these by researching the options on directories like Clutch, and evaluating them on criteria like:

  • Mobile app development focus
  • Portfolios & past projects
  • Reputation and client reviews

We used our own expertise and experience in app development projects to make these recommendations, and we feel confident that each agency listed is capable, competent and professional.

Later in the article we're going to explain our platform, MobiLoud, and explain why it's a better option for most businesses than any app development agency.

Let's go.

Hartford Design, Inc
Chicago Graphic Design Firm
Project Size
$
5000
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$
10000
Hourly Rate
$
49
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$
99
/hr
"Hartford Design is a Chicago-based graphic design and branding practice that brings intellect and passion to the world’s most respected companies’ branding and communication needs"
Mercova Media LLC
Where Concepts Take Flight
Project Size
$
5000
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$
10000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"They have our best interests in mind." By Owner, Hippie Hemp
Ai2
We take your orders
Project Size
$
10000
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$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
250
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$
300
/hr
Website
"For over three decades, Ai2 has been the market leader providing superior mobile order management solutions to wholesale distributors of high velocity goods"
TangoCode
Custom Tools for Digital Transformation
Project Size
$
50000
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$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"I believe their flexibility and responsiveness are the most impressive aspects of TangoCode." By COO, Healthcare Company
TriPoints Consulting
Cost effective Apps with time to market advantage
Project Size
$
10000
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$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
"The professionals at TriPoints Consulting have provided IT Consulting & Application Development Services to venture capital firms, startups, mid-sized companies, and multi-billion dollar enterprises"
TekMutants
Transforming Technology, Delivering Solutions
Project Size
$
5000
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$
10000
Hourly Rate
$
25
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$
49
/hr
"We are a futuristic company that has worked from startups to large enterprises who are looking to solve their business challenges and growing customer demand through technology"
ConnectMedia Ventures
Technology Solutions for the Online Marketplace
Project Size
$
5000
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$
10000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"The team behind ConnectMedia brings decades of successful public company and entrepreneurial experience. Our leadership team and technical engineers have spent over 15 years in software development, systems design, data management and online security / compliance serving companies across many industries"
Devbridge
Custom software that defies mediocrity
Project Size
$
250000
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$
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"Data-informed strategy. Dedicated teams. Products that deliver results. Devbridge is a technology partner for forward-thinking Global 2000 companies looking to activate digital transformation"
Chicago Software Solutions
Over 15 years of quality software engineering.
Project Size
$
10000
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$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
“We got a lot done in the period of time, and I was satisfied with everything.” By Project Coordinator, Education Nonprofit
Bytecraft LLC
You Bring Us an Idea, We Bring You a Product
Project Size
$
5000
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$
10000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"I got the sense that they shared the same excitement about the project!" By Owner & Founder, Recreate City Photo Hunt
Tandem
Custom software that inspires people
Project Size
$
100000
-
$
150000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
"If any issues came up, they were quickly resolved." By Director, Epiq Solutions
Kitely Tech
Premium Custom Software, Mobile Apps, & Web Dev
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
"Whatever the issue is, they have someone who can address it." By Founder, Moshoboga
VARTEQ
Technology consulting and development company
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
"They have been providing timely and high-quality technical support for our internal products and websites." By Founder, DNA325
EightBit Studios
World-class Product UX + Design + Delivery
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
“I’d never worked with a company that was so good at building rapport with their clients.” By Program Manager, UL
iCrossing
We Build Connected Brands
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
"iCrossing is a global digital marketing agency that combines talent and technology to help world-class brands find and connect with their customers."
CodeBru
Your one stop shop design, development & support
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"They were easy to communicate with and delivered on time." By Owner, Fabiennescharer
Hashrocket
Expertly Crafted Web
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
“The tools Hashrocket developed have delivered about 100% growth in almost every metric that we’re tracking.” By Product Manager, Sports Team Management Tool
Punchkick Interactive
Project Size
$
10000
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$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
"Punchkick Interactive’s customer service, passion, and focus is what helps us hit our goals." By Global Talent Engagement, Global Brand
Foxbox Digital
We get it done.
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
“Everyone on the Foxbox Digital team is very responsive.” By CPO, Axis Group
Rightpoint
Digital Product Delivery and Rapid Innovation
Project Size
$
250000
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$
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
"Rightpoint brought our processes into the modern age without a hitch and implemented the system perfectly." By David Architectural Metals, Inc.
Cultivate Brands
Cultivate your brand.
Project Size
$
20000
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$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
“Cultivate strived to understand what our customers were asking for.” By CEO, Albie's Foods
Calibrate Software
We craft digital experiences that spark joy
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
“I really love how Calibrate Software is very passionate about the project.” By Digital Experiences Manager, Wilson Sporting Goods
iPrism Technologies
A Spectrum of Technologies
Project Size
$
1000
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$
5000
Hourly Rate
$
25
-
$
49
/hr
"Their manager worked long hours tirelessly when we needed to meet deadlines." By Manager, Food Safari
Atomic Object
The right software can change everything.
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
“They’ve been an integral partner of ours for about three years now.” By Digital Experiences Manager, Wilson Sporting Goods
Lakeview Labs
Lakeview Labs is Chicago's Favorite App Agency
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"They were genuinely invested in the success of our app and they became trusted partners during the process." By Founder, Nande
TXI
Award winning digital product innovation firm
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
250
-
$
300
/hr
"The collaborative and positive nature was fantastic." By Business Systems & Analytics Mgr., Omaha Zoological Society
RedFoundry
Mobilize Your Business
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
“Red Foundry has been one of the best service providers I’ve ever worked with.” By Division Manager, Holding Company
Zazz
Possibilities Re-imagined
Project Size
$
20000
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$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
"Zazz was proactive in ensuring that the developed product met the quality standards and was free of bugs or errors." By Founder, Smile and Company

So there you have it, the 28 best app developers in Chicago. It's a pretty impressive selection with a lot of technical talent and experience. However, there are other options you should consider before going with one of these agencies.

The key question - do you even need them?

As we're about to explain, probably not.

Do you really need a Chicago app development agency?

As we've seen, there are plenty of app developers in Chicago. They'll be happy to chat about your project and are all capable of building what you want - providing you have the budget and are open to a few compromises.

These app developers have their downsides though. For a start, as you can see, they aren't cheap.

The average comes in at $100 per hour, so even to build a fairly simple set of apps you're looking at $50k+. They also tend to be busy with work, and even if they can start working on your apps right away - it'll most likely be 3-6 months to get a first version shipped (minimum). Throughout the process you'll need to work closely with them, checking in on work and communicating with the team.

This is all worth it, of course, to get great apps. But is it necessary?

No - not if you already have a website, online store, or web app.

MobiLoud: More Affordable (and Effective) than any App Developer

If you already have a working app for the web, you don't need a  app development agency to build you iOS and Android apps from scratch. You can save tens of thousands of dollars - and months of waiting - by using MobiLoud.

MobiLoud converts your existing website, online store, or web app into native mobile apps in just weeks, for a fraction of the cost of an agency.

There's no long wait times, no six-figure invoices, and no need to compromise on your apps' features and functionalities. MobiLoud apps:

  • Allow you to reuse everything from your website or web app (all features, plugins, integrations)
  • Blend the best of the web with the best of native app technology
  • Require minimum time and zero technical skill to manage

Compared to a Chicago app development agency, using MobiLoud can easily save you 90% of the cost and months of effort.

We can build you any kind of app, so long as you have an existing website or web app to provide the content. We've built thousands of apps over the years, for:

And pretty much any other vertical you can think of!

Our model is affordable and manageable for even small startup businesses, while remaining powerful and scalable enough for a global brand. Take a look at some of our app examples and case studies.

It doesn't matter whether you're located in Chicago or anywhere else. Our global team are always just an email (or a call) away to support your business.

Ready to learn more? The process starts with a no-strings demo, where one of our team will explain the entire process to you.

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