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Perfectly designed to help start-ups succeed

Our start-up focused team is full of passionate people. Everyone brings their unique set of multi-disciplinary skills to help craft success on every project from the ground up. Since 2004 we've been designing and building award winning web and mobile apps. We are here to help you navigate the inevitable gotchas and roadblocks, providing solutions before they become problems. Think of us as your app’s life coach, here to make sure it reaches its full potential. We love matching our expertise with your vision to create amazing and disruptive software products.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $50 - $99 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2004

3 Locations

  • Santa Monica , CA
  • Irvine , CA
  • Los Angeles , CA

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $10,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.8 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    PhD Labs' pricing varies significantly, with projects costing between $10,000 to $235,000. Clients note the services are expensive but deliver high value, often exceeding expectations in quality and communication.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $50,000 - $199,999 based on 8 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.2
    • Cost 4.8
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Strong Project Management Skills

      Clients consistently praise PhD Labs for their effective project management, clear communication, and timely updates. Weekly standup meetings and efficient responses to queries are commonly noted.

    • Creative and Customized Solutions

      PhD Labs stands out for their ability to deliver creative and customized solutions rather than relying on existing templates. This approach has been particularly appreciated in app design projects.

    • Successful Handling of Complex Projects

      PhD Labs has successfully handled complex projects, including those involving backend and frontend development, UX design, and technical consultations, often under tight timelines.

    • High Costs but High Quality

      Several clients mention that PhD Labs is expensive. However, they also agree that the quality and creativity of the work justify the cost, making the investment worthwhile.

    • Impressive Communication and Collaboration

      PhD Labs is noted for their excellent communication and collaboration skills. Clients feel involved and valued, with the company maintaining an open dialogue throughout the project.

    • Responsive and Available

      Clients appreciate the responsiveness of PhD Labs. They highlight the team's availability and quick responses to calls, texts, and emails, ensuring that they are never left waiting for long.

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    Mobile App Development for Fertilizer Consulting Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Oct. 2018 - Jan. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.5

    “They were efficient and had good communication, making more slides than what we agreed upon.”

    Crop Adviser, Agricultural Consulting Company
    Anonymous
    • Business services
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs designed about 50 mockup screens to outline the workflow of a mobile app for crop growers. They collaborated closely with the in-house team to determine app features.

    Prototype Development for App Startup

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “I'm very happy with the custom prototype Phd Labs created overall.”

    Founder, Nonprofit App Startup
    Anonymous
    • Nonprofit
    • San Francisco, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Phd Labs designed and created a prototype of a mobile app, importing Sketch files into InVision.

    Mobile Development for Cloud Services Company

    • UX/UI Design
    • Confidential
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    3.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "My team is very satisfied with the work and end product from PhD Labs."

    Sr. Product Manager, Cloud Service Firm
    Anonymous
    • IT Services
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs refreshed the UI of an existing website. They created mockups and corresponding HTML code for all redesign screens and produced responsive UI designs for tablet users.

    App Development for Re-released Social Calendar

    • Mobile App Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Dec. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were able to start the project as soon as I needed, and the cost was right."

    Founder, Viralocity Software
    Linda Frank
    • Information technology
    • Orange County, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Moving on from a previous development team, PhD Labs stepped in to take the prototype of this social calendar app to market. The project is in-process but the app is to delivered on iOS & Android.

    App Development for Bartending Social Network

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • June 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They’re easy to talk to, and they’re open to input."

    Co-Founder, Tending
    Luis Arida
    • IT Services
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs is currently building a bartending-focused app for iOS. After it’s launched, the client plans to build an Android version and market the app utilizing Phd Labs' services.

    App Development for Landscaping App Startup

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Aug. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They understand app programming on another level completely."

    Founder, Scapegoat App
    Chris Holt
    • Other Industry
    • Sandy, Utah
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs is handling the entire development of this app that will work to solve problems in the residential landscaping industry. This project and partnership are still in process.

    Web Development & Social Media Work for Family Restaurant

    • Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I think they’ve been great. They’re really passionate about what they do." 

    Manager, Family Restaurant and Bar
    Anonymous
    • Arts, entertainment & music
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs began work by building a website and developing an app. When it became more cost effective to redesign the website, PhD Labs handled the redesign. The agency also manages social media.

    Mobile App Development for Medical Practice

    • Mobile App Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "[F]rom the beginning I felt like I had a very good interaction."

    Owner & Practitioner, Medical Practice
    Anonymous
    • Healthcare
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs took an idea for an app, analyzed it, did research, and proposed a course of action. PhD Labs is now producing the minimum viable product and will be responsible for updates, too.

    App Development for Mobile Startup

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    n/a
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Mobile is a strong space for them. They are very strong with the initial design stages." 

    COO, Mobile Startup
    Anonymous
    • Information technology
    • Boston, Massachusetts
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs provided mobile app development and consulting for an initial product. The agency also provides Web development and may be involved in a second product, as well.

    Web App Development for German Consumer Product Company

    • Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    4.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    "I’ve had nothing but good experiences so far."

    IT Manager, Global 500 Consumer Products Firm
    Anonymous
    • Consumer Products
    • New York City, New York
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    PhD Labs developed employee training and customer-facing eCommerce Web apps. The agency also provides enhancements on a regular basis and remains available for future development.

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