Red Foundry is a mobile application design and development consulting firm. Founded in 2009, and led by seasoned business and technology executives, we help our clients “Mobilize Their Business” by creating award-winning native mobile applications for the iOS and Android platforms. Utilizing our mobile-optimized methodology, we partner with entrepreneurs and early stage startups to launch their mobile-enabled business, and we work with established corporations to build mobile products that support their digital transformation.
It all began when we started building iPhone apps for fun, and a few of them became big hits. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we quit our day jobs and began making apps for other organizations like Pearl Jam and Kodak. After working in the trenches for a while we realized that building a great mobile app could be expensive, time consuming, and complex. So we set out on our journey to make building mobile apps easier.
That’s why we started Red Foundry – to take our years of experience in building successful mobile apps and package it into a team of engineers armed with technology and process methodology to lower the cost, complexity, and delivery risk of building killer mobile apps.
Red Foundry was built on these simple principles:
All apps should be beautiful, unique, intuitive, and relevant.
Any company, large or small, should have the opportunity to leverage the benefits of mobile app technology.
An app is useless without a team of skilled people to support and evolve it.
Every day Red Foundry tackles the tough challenges that face most businesses when going mobile. But most importantly Red Foundry apps are built by a team of software engineers who are passionate about mobile. It's all we do. And we love it.
Min project size
$50,000+
Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Chicago, IL
Year founded
Founded 2009
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
1 Timezone that we service
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
1 Locations
Chicago , IL
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$50,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.7
/5
What Clients Have Said
Red Foundry offers competitive pricing, often aligning with client budgets. Project costs range from $10,000 to $1 million, with many clients highlighting good value for cost and strong project management. They are noted for their responsiveness and adaptability, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.
The team at Red Foundry brings technical expertise across various domains, including healthcare, education, and retail. This diverse experience allows them to handle complex projects and deliver innovative solutions tailored to specific industry needs.
Supportive and Flexible Team
Clients appreciate Red Foundry's supportive and flexible approach, noting their ability to adapt to changing project scopes and requirements. The team is accommodating, often going above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction.
Strong Project Management Skills
Clients consistently commend Red Foundry for their project management capabilities, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. They maintain clear communication and are responsive to client needs, often using tools like Jira and email to keep clients updated.
Collaborative and Client-Centric Approach
Red Foundry is recognized for their collaborative approach, working closely with clients to refine ideas and provide strategic guidance. They engage clients in the development process and offer valuable insights, which clients find beneficial for achieving project goals.
Proficient in Mobile App Development
Red Foundry is praised for their expertise in developing mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms, often delivering high-quality apps that meet client requirements and expectations. They have worked with various industries, including education, healthcare, and retail, to create functional and visually appealing apps.
Challenges with Budget and Cost Management
Some clients have reported issues with Red Foundry exceeding initial budget estimates, leading to increased project costs. Despite delivering high-quality work, the unexpected financial adjustments have been a point of concern for a few clients.
"They have a clear understanding and alignment with Feeding America's mission and values."
Mar 23, 2025
Director, Neighbor Experience Technology, Feeding America
Dianne Wortz
Verified
Non-profit
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Red Foundry provides support for a hunger relief firm's neighbor-intake tool, including bug backlog management and UI/UX audit. They've also built an online ordering platform and ensured TEFAP compliance.
Red Foundry has helped the client increase the adoption of their online ordering platform, reduce the bug backlog of their neighbor-intake tool, and improve processes and documentation. They've also enabled the client to establish a more sustainable development team. Moreover, the team is timely.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director, Neighbor Experience Technology of Feeding America
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the nation.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Red Foundry to accomplish?
Platform support for our neighbor-intake tool (SIMC)
Platform development for our online-ordering platform (OrderAhead)
SOLUTION
How did you find Red Foundry?
Referral
Why did you select Red Foundry over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Red Foundry were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
For OrderAhead: General platform support, multi-language support feature, neighbor-profile development, TEFAP compliance work
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
OrderAhead: increase in platform adoption due to new features/enhancements
SIMC: reduction in bug backlog, improved processes and documentation, more robust and sustainable development team
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Excellent project management, timely and accurate updates, clear communication, willingness to pivot as needed.
What was your primary form of communication with Red Foundry?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They have a clear understanding and alignment with Feeding America's mission and values.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Red Foundry could have done differently?
N/A
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Design & Development for Retail Company
UX/UI DesignWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Sep. 2024 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
4.0
"I'm impressed by their ability to collaborate and offer solutions."
Mar 21, 2025
Lead Marketing Specialist, Retail Company
Anonymous
Verified
Retail
Chicago, Illinois
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Red Foundry has designed and developed a website for a retail liquidation company. The team works closely with the client to understand their needs and create a suitable website.
Thanks to Red Foundry's efforts, the client's website traffic has increased. The client is particularly impressed with the service provider's ability to offer innovative solutions. Red Foundry has a solid team that delivers work on time and communicates via email and virtual meetings.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Lead Marketing Specialist of a retail company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Retail Liquidation
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Red Foundry to accomplish?
Help us build our B to C entity
SOLUTION
How did you find Red Foundry?
Online Search
Why did you select Red Foundry over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
How many teammates from Red Foundry were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Website design
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Site traffic
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Very solid team that delivers on time
What was your primary form of communication with Red Foundry?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I'm impressed by their ability to collaborate and offer solutions.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Red Foundry could have done differently?
Understand that the clients don't always have all of the answers. Part of the process is working though the idea. This is a minor nitpick though. Team has been fantastic!
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
Mobile App Development & UX/UI Design for Education Company
Mobile App DevelopmentUX/UI Design
Confidential
Sep. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Honestly, they've been among the best vendors we've ever engaged with."
Feb 26, 2025
COO, Education Company
Anonymous
Verified
Education
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Red Foundry has developed and designed a mobile app for an education company. The team is responsible for building the client's app to interact with their existing backend system.
Red Foundry has delivered a functional and visually appealing app. The team is easy to work with, thoughtful, and willing to challenge the client during the engagement. Red Foundry is very receptive to the client's needs and priorities. Overall, the client is impressed with the team's capabilities.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the COO of an education company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide educational experiences to older adults.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Red Foundry to accomplish?
Develop a mobile app
SOLUTION
How did you find Red Foundry?
Online Search
Why did you select Red Foundry over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Red Foundry were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Develop a mobile app designed to interact with an existing backend system to facilitate community-building among our groups.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Functional, beautiful app and great process to get to that point.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Extremely easy to work with, very thoughtful, willing to challenge us but also recognize what was important to us.
What was your primary form of communication with Red Foundry?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They get it. It's that simple.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Red Foundry could have done differently?
Honestly, they've been among the best vendors we've ever engaged with.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Mobile App Rebuild for Restaurant Food Delivery Company
"Overall, the team was very responsive to our questions."
Dec 15, 2023
VP of Technology, Delivery First
Phillip Gross
Verified
Food & Beverage
Elmhurst, Illinois
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
To improve employee efficiency, a restaurant food delivery company hired Red Foundry to rebuild their workforce app. They redeveloped the app on a single code base and implemented enhancements to the UI/UX.
To the client's delight, the project was delivered on time and within budget. Red Foundry was highly responsive to the client's needs — they were always ready and available to lend a helping hand. Moreover, the team's prompt problem-solving capabilities were commendable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Vice President of Technology of Delivery First
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
White Label White Glove Restaurant Food Delivery
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Red Foundry to accomplish?
Overhaul, Redesign And Rebuild Driver App in React
Improve Input Data to Streamline Operations
Improve Employee Efficiency
SOLUTION
How did you find Red Foundry?
Online Search
Clutch Site
Why did you select Red Foundry over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
Experience/Skillset
How many teammates from Red Foundry were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Primary focus was a ground up rebuild of our primary workforce app for our drivers. Goals were to build on a single code base, improve employee experience, improve delivery efficiency, improve staff cost efficiency.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Product Delivered within projected costs.
Team responsiveness to questions and concerns.
Resolution of identified problem areas.
Location efficiency improvements within application.
Reduction in waisted man hours will still take time to assess, but signs indicate it is improving according to project expectations.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Overall, the team was very responsive to our questions and PM and all team members were informed and readily available to engage on any questions or concerns.
What was your primary form of communication with Red Foundry?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The method to which they broke out stories and ran concurrent development streams.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Red Foundry could have done differently?
Non-tech stakeholder onboarding.
RATINGS
5.0
"I highly recommend this team, and would readily engage with them on another project."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Strongly believe a top notch team delivered a top notch product"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"While our overall timeline ran longer (Not over budget) - I felt we readily met timeline targets."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Someone could have built something for less money but likely also less quality. I feel like the whole system is better after Red Foundry engaged on the project"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I have worked with many companies in my career. Red Foundry comes with some of my highest recommendation.
UI/UX Design & Mobile App Dev for Hunger Relief Nonprofit
"I am impressed by their UI design and speed of delivery."
Mar 6, 2023
Director, Supply Chain Technology, Feeding America
David Loomis
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A hunger relief nonprofit has hired Red Foundry to provide UI/UX design and mobile app development and support. The app is in Spanish and English and enables users to post donations, view schedules, and chat.
Thanks to Red Foundry's work, the client has seen increased donations and positive user feedback. The team excels at project management; they're highly responsive, deliver items on time, and communicate through in-person and virtual meetings, emails, and messages. Their expertise stands out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director, Supply Chain Technology of Feeding America
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Feeding America is the nation's largest hunger relief organization with a network of 200 food banks that serve over 60,000 food pantries.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Red Foundry to accomplish?
Design and Build New Mobile App
SOLUTION
How did you find Red Foundry?
Charity Event
Why did you select Red Foundry over others?
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Red Foundry were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Red Foundry helped us define requirements, design, build, test, and support a complex new mobile app. With different UI for different user types, the app allows for posting donations, receipting donations, viewing schedules, chat between parties, motivating gamification, and the entire app can be toggled between English and Spanish.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Increased donations, positive user feedback
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Great project management. Responsive, and on-time delivery.
What was your primary form of communication with Red Foundry?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I am impressed by their UI design and speed of delivery.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Red Foundry could have done differently?
Nope
RATINGS
5.0
"Had such a great experience, we are continuing to work with Red Foundry on additional projects"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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