Top App Developers in Chicago
Chicago’s tech scene stretches from the historic Merchandise Mart to thriving hubs like 1871 and Fulton Market, giving businesses access to world-class talent in mobile and web application development. Whether you’re launching a retail app, a fintech platform, or an internal enterprise tool, the right partner can turn complex ideas into polished products.
Clutch’s research team analyzes verified client reviews, project portfolios, and market presence to spotlight the most reliable mobile app development companies in Chicago. Use the filters on this page to sort by hourly rate, project size, industry focus, and more.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 15 projectsImaginovation is a versatile company specializing in Mobile App Development and web development services. Their reviews reflect high client satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers praising their communication and project management. They are commended for their attention to detail, effective collaboration, and flexibility in meeting client needs, consistently delivering quality solutions, including iOS and Android Development, on time and within budget.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 71 projectsDesignli is a Mobile App Development company specializing in creating prototypes and MVPs for iOS and Android platforms. Across numerous reviews, 100% of clients praise their project management, communication, and expertise in application development. Clients consistently highlight Designli's responsiveness and ability to exceed expectations, with many noting their impressive ability to guide non-technical clients through the app development process.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 95 projectsAppMakers USA is a mobile app development company with a strong focus on creating user-friendly and technically robust applications. Their reviews consistently highlight their professionalism, technical expertise in Android and iOS development, and commitment to client satisfaction. Notably, 100% of reviewers praised their project management skills and responsiveness, while many appreciated their ability to align with client visions and deliver on time and within budget.
$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 139 projectsEmpat is a versatile mobile app development company specializing in iOS and Android development, UI/UX design, and backend solutions. Reviews consistently praise Empat for their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and clear communication. Impressively, 100% of clients highlight their ability to integrate seamlessly into existing teams and exceed expectations in technical execution and user-centric design.
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KaJ Labs - Chicago App Development Company is a small Chicago, Illinois-based IoT development and mobile application development firm. The team provides IoT development and Mobile App Development.
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Magentoecommerce is an e-commerce development firm in Chicago, Illinois. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 38 projectsPowerGate Software is a versatile company specializing in Mobile App Development and custom software solutions. Reviews indicate high satisfaction, with over 90% of clients praising their timely deliveries, strong communication, and technical expertise in iOS and Android development. Clients highlight their agile project management and ability to meet budgetary constraints. Some areas for improvement include faster response times to issues and clarifying contract terms initially.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 16 projectsNet-Craft.com Inc. is a mobile app development company renowned for crafting customized mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Across multiple reviews, clients highlight their exceptional responsiveness, efficient project management, and transparent communication, with a notable emphasis on their ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget. The firm's positive feedback rate exceeds 95%, with 100% of reviewers commending their communication, especially with Jason, their main contact.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Chicago, ILServices provided
See all 8 projectsMoreland Connect is a mobile app and web application development company that excels in delivering stable, high-functioning apps and reliable software solutions. With 100% positive feedback, clients praise their transparency, customer service, and ability to meet budget and timeline expectations. They are known for their personable approach and commitment to quality, making them a preferred partner for ongoing and future projects.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Oak Park, IL
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Binary Consulting & Software Solutions, Inc. Is a custom software development firm. They were established in 2000 and specialize in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerChicago, IL
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Founded in 2011, Automly App Development Company is a web development firm. The firm specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Wirefly Interactive is a small UX company established in 2003. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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Yaniz Corporation, an application development firm, is based in Elgin, Illinois. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1987, Manning Digital is a small Chicago, Illinois-based user experience agency. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chesterton, IN
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IT strategy consulting company KSN Technologies was launched in 2013. The firm provides IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation, and is small.
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Corporate Branding Inc is a Direct Marketing company. The small Chicago, Illinois-based team focuses on Direct Marketing and Event Marketing. The company was launched in 2002.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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In Toronto, Canada and Ottawa, Canada, Thornley Fallis is a mobile app development firm. The team provides Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Gamma Partners is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. They are headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, and their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and E-Commerce Development.
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Custom software development firm Digitek Development was founded in 1998. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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Nerds With Charisma is a Logo company. Their small team is in Bartlett, Illinois. Their services include Logo and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carol Stream, IL
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Stratum Development, a website development firm, is located in Carol Stream, Illinois. The team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Innobiz Solutions, LLC. Is a small SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2000.
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TEC Services Consulting Inc is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Naperville, Illinois and have small team. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and IT managed services.
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IConnect Technologies is a custom software development firm. The Itasca, Illinois-based agency was founded in 2007. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Libertyville, IL
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NetSolutions Group, Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company launched in 1993. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Medical Outsourced Solutions, a small SEO services firm, is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UTIVE Advertising Agency, a small Advertising company, is in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Group 7even is a graphic design company located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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SQ2 Media, LLC is a graphic design company. Based in Orland Park, Illinois, the firm was founded in 2003. Their team provides Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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Web design company OmekaSoft Technology was launched in 2016. The team provides Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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Launched in 2007, WSI of Park Ridge is a small Park Ridge, Illinois-based Conversion Optimization company. Their team provides Conversion Optimization and Business Consulting.
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Intersog Israel is a software development company. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development. The agency is in Chicago, Illinois and Odesa, Ukraine.
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TechTiera Corporation, a midsize IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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List of the Top 15 Chicago Mobile App Development Companies
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Salt Lake City, UT
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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37.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Chicago, IL
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35.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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37.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Frisco, TX
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35.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Singapore, Singapore
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36.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.2/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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33.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.4/40.015.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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32.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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37.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Mobile App Development75% Other
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Chicago App Developer FAQs
Local app development agencies combine Midwest work ethic with deep ties to Chicago’s corporate and startup communities. By partnering with an on-site team, clients gain:
- Face-to-face discovery workshops for faster alignment
- Familiarity with regional compliance (HIPAA for health tech, FINRA for fintech)
- Access to Chicago’s talent pipeline from universities like Northwestern and UIC
- Easier collaboration across Central Time for North American teams
For companies targeting Chicago’s 9-million-strong metro market, a local presence can also boost user research and post-launch support.
Most Chicago-based mobile app development companies listed on Clutch charge $100 – $175 per hour. A typical custom mobile project ranges from $40,000 – $150,000, but that still depends on particular factors like:
- Feature complexity (e-commerce, real-time chat, AR, etc.)
- Platform support (iOS, Android, cross-platform)
- Design depth and backend integrations
Startups often begin with a $15,000 – $25,000 Minimum Viable Product (MVP), while enterprise builds can exceed $250,000 when advanced security and data architecture are required.
Thanks to Chicago’s diverse and thriving business economy, many agencies frequently build solutions for a wide pool of clients, including those from industries such as:
- Fintech and insurtech (Chicago Board Options Exchange roots)
- Healthcare and med-tech (Northwestern Medicine, MATTER accelerator)
- Logistics and supply chain (global O’Hare freight hub)
- Retail and food service (iconic brands like McDonald’s, Walgreens)
- Manufacturing and IoT for the region’s strong industrial base
Many app development teams also support SaaS startups emerging from 1871 and TechNexus.
- Define your product’s goals and must-have features.
- Shortlist potential agencies with relevant case studies—look for live apps in your sector.
- Review client feedback on Clutch to check communication, on-time delivery, and post-launch support.
- Ask about their discovery process, tech stack (e.g., React Native vs. Swift/ Kotlin), and QA methods.
- Compare proposals on more than price—evaluate architecture decisions, sprint cadence, and IP ownership.
A strong local partner will invite you to on-site workshops and provide Chicago-area references. Maximize the filters and resources we have prepared on Clutch to help you accelerate your search.
- “One-size-fits-all” quotes delivered before scoping requirements
- Reluctance to provide code samples or explain architecture choices
- Limited or no presence on GitHub, the Apple App Store, or Google Play
- Overpromising timelines (fully featured apps rarely ship in under 12 weeks)
- Poor communication cadence—weekly status calls are standard among reputable Chicago shops
If an agency can’t outline a clear project roadmap with measurable milestones, keep searching.