The 15 Top App Developers in Los Angeles

While it doesn't have the global status of San Francisco as a tech hub, LA has emerged over the past decade as a magnet for startups and investment.

As the home of Snapchat, Tinder, SpaceX, and many other successful tech companies, LA is certainly not short of engineering talent. Alongside these - a thriving ecosystem of software and app development agencies has grown to support the local industry.

There are dozens of app development agencies in LA, so it can be hard to choose the right one for your project. It's an absolutely crucial choice though, which can make or break the success of your business.

To help you choose, we've made this roundup of 15 top app developers in Los Angeles.

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 LA agency listed is capable, competent and professional.

At the end we will introduce our own platform, MobiLoud. MobiLoud is better than any LA app development agency if you already have a website or web app.

Read on to find out why, let's get started on the roundup.

Charisol Technology
Technology partner for startups and businesses
Project Size
$
1000
-
$
5000
Hourly Rate
$
25
-
$
49
/hr
"Charisol is a technology partner for startups and businesses looking to apply design thinking in creating digital products. We focus on delivering end-to-end digital product development"
Dogtown Media
End-to-end Mobile Development
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"They were an effective team, met deadlines, and created a great end product." By Director, Risk Comm Lab, Temple University
TouchZen Media
Custom Web Application Development Company
Project Size
$
5000
-
$
10000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
"The whole project was delivered as expected, and we fully trusted their ability throughout" CEO, Coconut and Vegan Bowls
Albiorix Technology Pvt Ltd
Custom mobile solutions that help boost your business
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
25
-
$
49
/hr
"Every member of their team was exceptional in terms of communication, deliverables, and approachability." By Lead Developer, Mable Technologies Pty Ltd.
Baytech Consulting
Translating your vision into software.
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
“Baytech’s ability to make the system come to life and make it easy to understand is impressive.” By VP, Costera Waste & Environmental Inc
Vincit
We develop, design, disrupt and deliver.
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
“Everything was quite an amazing experience; I couldn’t be more pleased with their work.” By CEO, Ancient Faith Radio
Branch Startup Studio
Building revenue generating businesses
Project Size
$
100000
-
$
150000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
Website
"We work with Fearless CEO’s that understand their industry and identify a business opportunity. These individuals obtain a real partner to build revenue-generating businesses quickly"
Topflight Apps
We strategize, design, and develop innovative apps
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
“Beyond development and design, they’re able to fill in key roles for early-stage startups.” By President & CEO, Allheartz
Utility
Utility crafts award-winning mobile experiences driven by strategy, design and technology
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"What was most impressive was probably their speed and skills." Director of Creative Strategy, Sports Company
App Makers LA
Build With Trust
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
"They do more than develop your desired product; they educate you on what they're doing every step of the way." By Founder, Homework Buddy
Ptolemay
Transforming your ideas into impactful mobile experiences that drive results
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
“They were a very professional and skilled team dedicated to delivering a high-quality product.” By Founder, Cherrypick Agency
Done-IT
Mobile App development
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"Done IT is a robustly growing IT-company that specializes on providing the complete package of services on the software development and the projects of any complexity and targeting"
MEDL Mobile
Experiences tempered by market intelligence.
Project Size
$
50000
-
$
75000
Hourly Rate
$
150
-
$
199
/hr
"I was impressed by the designs created by Natalie mostly." By Digital Marketing Manager, Hunger Relief Organization
Naked Development
HOW TO TURN YOUR APP IDEA INTO A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR COMPANY
Project Size
$
20000
-
$
50000
Hourly Rate
$
100
-
$
149
/hr
"They started to feel just like family after the second or third meeting." By CEO and Founder, McCoy Kreations
Wve Labs
An Unparalleled Blend of Art & Engineering
Project Size
$
10000
-
$
20000
Hourly Rate
$
49
-
$
99
/hr
"The apps have an attractive interface, thanks to their ability to execute our vision, language, and feel.'' By CEO, Ovvy

So there you have it, the 15 best app developers in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles app development agency?

As we've seen, there are plenty of app developers in LA.

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+. For many, their average project size is $150k+......

‍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 Los Angeles app development agency to build you iOS and Android apps from scratch. You can save tens, even hundreds 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 LA 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 Los Angeles 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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