Top London Mobile App Development Companies
From Shoreditch’s “Silicon Roundabout” to Canary Wharf’s fintech towers, London is a magnet for world-class mobile talent. Local studios craft everything from sleek consumer apps to enterprise-grade platforms, helping brands tap a market of 9 million residents and countless global visitors.
On Clutch, each London agency is verified through in-depth client interviews, project data, and our proprietary scoring model, so you can shortlist partners with confidence. Use the filters above to sort by hourly rate, platform focus, industry expertise, and more before scheduling a discovery call.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, EnglandServices provided
See all 29 projectsStakk is a distinguished mobile app development company specializing in iOS and Android development, with expertise in creating robust applications for startups and established businesses alike. Across their reviews, Stakk consistently receives positive feedback for their cost-effectiveness, commitment to timelines, and client-centric approach. Notably, 100% of reviewers commend their exceptional communication skills and project management efficiency, while 0% report negative experiences, underscoring their reputation as reliable and proficient app development experts.
$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, EnglandServices provided
See all 166 projectsKonstant Infosolutions is a Mobile App Development company specializing in iOS and Android Development. The reviews reveal a mixed reception, with approximately 60% of feedback highlighting effective communication and responsiveness, while around 40% report delays and technical issues. Clients often commend their flexibility in adapting to project needs, though some express concerns with management efficiency and code delivery.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves London, EnglandServices provided
See all 82 projectsSimform is a Mobile App Development company renowned for its comprehensive services, including iOS and Android Development, Web App enhancements, and integration with existing systems. Across multiple reviews, Simform consistently excels in communication, delivery, and project management, with 100% of feedback emphasizing their professionalism, responsiveness, and technical insight. Nearly all clients highlight their ability to understand complex problems and create customized solutions, making Simform a preferred partner for both mobile and web development projects.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves London, EnglandServices provided
See all 72 projectsInnowise is a versatile mobile app development company renowned for its robust expertise in mobile software engineering, encompassing iOS and Android development. Across reviews, clients praise Innowise's timely delivery, professionalism, and effective communication, with 100% highlighting their project management skills. Remarkable for their technical depth and alignment with client values, they deliver high-quality solutions tailored to diverse technological needs.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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See all 2 projectsHostHelp offers website development, web hosting, SEO services, graphic design, and content creation. Reviews consistently highlight their exceptional project management and responsiveness, with clients noting their professionalism and timely delivery. Customers appreciate their attentiveness and alignment with client needs, contributing to positive outcomes such as increased website traffic and improved search engine rankings.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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IATX Limited is an IT strategy consulting company. The London, England-based firm was established in 2023. Their team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, EnglandServices provided
See all 98 projectsVention is a comprehensive Mobile App Development company that excels in iOS and Android Application Development. Clients consistently praise their high-quality work, responsiveness, and ability to align with company values. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight the technical expertise and innovative solutions provided by Vention, with specific commendations for their project management and ability to meet deadlines.
$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves London, EnglandServices provided
See all 82 projectshedgehog lab is a mobile app development company noted for its expertise in iOS and Android development. Reviews highlight their high level of technical proficiency and ability to deliver sophisticated solutions swiftly, with 100% of reviewers mentioning their impressive technical capabilities. While project management has room for improvement, 80% of reviews praise their communication and responsiveness, emphasizing a customer-centric approach.
$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves London, EnglandServices provided
See all 90 projectsAppinventiv is a Mobile App Development company specializing in iOS and Android Development, offering services that include app design, development, and project management. Feedback is mixed, with approximately 50% of reviews praising their technical proficiency, project management, and dedication, while others report dissatisfaction with product functionality and communication. Notably, 60% of reviewers found their project management commendable, emphasizing timely delivery and responsiveness.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ilford, England
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HYPEFIN, a Business Consulting company, is located in Ilford, England and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They provide Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2021.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Park Royal, England
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Founded in 2012, Neosis LTd, a small e-commerce development company, is located in Park Royal, England. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Video production company GrandLine Studios was established in 2015. The firm specializes in Video Production and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2015, ARITS Limited is a small custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Market Research company Flare Data was established in 2023. The small team specializes in Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves London, EnglandServices provided
See all 24 projectsX2 Mobile is a specialized Mobile Application Development company excelling in iOS and Android app projects. Clients consistently praise their strong project management, responsiveness, and ability to deliver on time, with approximately 90% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and problem-solving skills. They are particularly noted for their ability to tailor solutions to unique client needs, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Software development company Xamun was founded in 2015. The small team provides Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hayes, England
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Website development company vTechnolabs was launched in 2021. The company provides Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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Small branding agency THE DGIT SOLUTIONS, is based in London, England. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Ouranos Media is a website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development and is headquartered in London, England and California, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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KADENCE TECH, a midsize software development firm, is headquartered in London, England. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Deverx Ltd, a web development firm, is headquartered in London, England. The team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Tivix, Inc. Is a midsize web development company located in San Francisco, California and PERYDOT, Poland. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Graphic design agency Dezine Stream provides Graphic Design and Video Production. They were launched in 2022.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Vrinsoft UK is a SEO services firm. The London, England-based company was launched in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Custom software development firm MacdoSoft was established in 2024. The company specializes in Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Web design company CedrTech is based in L'viv, Ukraine and London, England. They focus on Web Design and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Based in London, England, Enqura Information Technologies is a midsize AI company. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9ILFORD, England
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See all 1 projectsVisualytes Limited is a digital marketing agency specializing in enhancing search engine rankings and promoting brand awareness. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with clients highlighting notable improvements in revenue and conversion rates. Approximately 100% of reviewers commend their superior customer service and effective communication, particularly emphasizing measurable results and strategic insights.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2020, Core Devs Ltd is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based software development company. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Blockchain.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsatEnbi is a software development company specializing in Ruby on Rails applications. Their reviews highlight a strong collaboration focus, with project management praised for proactive communication and agile practices. Their team integrates seamlessly with clients' workflows, delivering high-quality code with minimal issues, as noted by 100% of reviewers. The company's culture is described as informal yet professional, enhancing their collaborative effectiveness.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Small web design agency Lunar Web Solution Technologies Private Limited, is in Noida, India. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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App development firm SGC Ventures was founded in 2011. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Branding firm Ridio is based in London, England. They focus on Branding and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Estech Digital is a software development firm founded in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California and London, England, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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SEO company Olio Solution is in London, England and London, England. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 2017.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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In London, England, Thin Martian is an UX design company. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Rabbit & Hare, an UX agency, focus on UX/UI Design and Branding. They were established in 2011.
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Engaging Tech is an UX company. Their small team is based in London, England. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Harrow, England
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Digikestra, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Harrow, England. They specialize in Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Gorilla360, an IT staff augmentation company, was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on IT staff augmentation and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Swanley, England
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SEO services firm Habib Tech offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They are in Swanley, England and Swanley, England.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wembley, England
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BYTEQUEST SOFTWARES - 011BQ is a SEO agency. The New Delhi, India-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49london, England
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Small business intelligence company Nextbiz, is located in london, England. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Launched in 2016, Rankraze is a Content Marketing company. The firm offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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CorestreamNG is a London, England-based web design company. They focus on Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mellontical Solutions is a small London, England-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999London, England
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AW Solutions is a branding firm. The New York, New York-based company was founded in 2011. Their team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Energy House Digital is an UX agency. Established in 2007, their team provides UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2004, Applied Works is a small web development firm in London, England. Their team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Software Development UK is a custom software development firm. The London, England-based agency was founded in 2021. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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In Leeds, England and London, England, Mint CRM & Marketing Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Based in London, England, Logo Designs Company is a midsize Logo company. Their services include Logo and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Shoreditch, England
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Established in 2011, Clubhouse Studios is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Averox Solutions Limited. Is an IT strategy consulting company. The team provides IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity and is headquartered in London, England and Wilmington, Delaware.
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Devifyhub is a small London, England-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Headquartered in London, England, Techsleight is a small custom software development company. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsExpert web design agency, app development, and marketing tools built with leading strategies to drive your business forward. 1. Refresh and update style 2. Add custom functions 3. Add video 3.
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Mobile application development firm Digitransformer Ltd offers Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2020.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Jose, CA
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Kolkata, India
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Salford, England
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hertfordshire, England
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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Vienna, VA
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Reston, VA
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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38.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reigate, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Batroun, Lebanon
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36.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Roseville, CA
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31.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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London App Developer FAQs
London app development teams sit at the crossroads of Europe and North America’s tech ecosystems. Hiring locally means:
- Real-time collaboration within GMT (convenient overlap with both U.S. and APAC teams).
- Access to specialists experienced in strict UK/EU data-privacy laws (GDPR).
- Deep familiarity with industries thriving here—fintech, healthtech, travel, and creative media.
- Easy in-person workshops at hubs like WeWork Moorgate or Level39.
For London-centric user research or investor demos, face-to-face iteration can shave weeks off your timeline.
Based on recent Clutch pricing data, most London agencies charge £100 – £150 per hour. Typical app development project budgets fall into three tiers:
- £25,000 – £60,000 for a validated MVP or marketing app
- £60,000 – £150,000 for a full-featured consumer or B2B product
- £150,000+ for complex builds with backend, AI, or IoT components
Rates reflect the city’s higher operating costs, but many studios offer hybrid on-shore/off-shore models to keep budgets flexible.
Thanks to London’s globally-connected and diverse economy, many app development agencies here often specialize in markets like:
- Fintech and neo-banking platforms
- Healthtech (NHS-compliant) solutions
- E-commerce and retail apps for Oxford Street brands
- Media and entertainment streaming services
- Travel and mobility apps used by the city’s 20 million annual tourists
Look for portfolios featuring FCA-regulated projects or NHS Digital standards if you’re in those sectors.
- Define the must-have features and launch goals first.
- Compare Clutch vendor profiles for verified reviews, tech stacks, and team size.
- Request UK-based case studies with measurable KPIs (e.g., “30% MAU growth”).
- Evaluate communication style—weekly sprints, dedicated PM, and toolset (Jira, Slack, Azure DevOps).
- Meet the actual development lead, not just the sales rep, before signing an SoW.
Take advantage of the resources and filters available on Clutch to match with a capable agency. Narrow your options down to the top two or three teams, then schedule a discovery session to discuss your project.
- “Fixed” quotes without scoping workshops—expect change orders later.
- Reluctance to discuss GDPR compliance or penetration testing.
- No live UK apps to demo in the App Store or Google Play.
- Overreliance on freelancers with no core in-house engineering.
- Vague IP clauses that don’t clearly assign code ownership to your company.
Don’t make the mistake of underestimating warning signs. It’s crucial to identify, address, and even avoid these red flags as early as possible.