Mobile App Development in Austin
Austin — known as Silicon Hills — has attracted Tesla, Samsung, Apple, Google, Meta, and Oracle to set up major operations alongside a thriving startup scene. The city's tech workforce exceeds 180,000, and mobile app usage here outpaces the national average. Whether you are a bootstrapped startup pitching at SXSW or an enterprise scaling across Texas, we build apps that match Austin's pace.
Why Austin for Mobile App Development?
Austin's tech sector grew 32% between 2019 and 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the US. The city is home to the University of Texas at Austin (producing 10,000+ STEM graduates annually), a dense network of venture capital firms on Sand Hill Road West, and a culture that rewards speed and experimentation. Mobile apps built here benefit from proximity to tech talent, user testing pools, and a market that adopts new technology faster than most.
- 180,000+ tech workers and growing — one of the highest per-capita tech workforces in the US
- Home to Tesla Gigafactory, Samsung chip fab, Apple campus, and Dell HQ
- Over $5 billion in venture capital deployed annually in Austin metro startups
- SXSW Interactive draws 70,000+ tech attendees for product launches and user testing
Mobile App Services in Austin
We build apps for Austin's startup ecosystem and enterprise market using the same frameworks that power apps from the tech giants headquartered here.
iOS App Development
Swift and SwiftUI apps built for Apple's latest platforms. Austin's Apple campus means a high concentration of iOS users — our apps are optimized for the newest hardware and OS features, including widgets, App Clips, and SharePlay.
Android App Development
Kotlin-based Android apps with Material Design 3. Samsung's Austin fab and Google's local office mean Android adoption here is strong. We build apps that perform well on flagship and mid-range devices alike.
React Native Development
Austin startups love React Native for speed to market. One codebase ships to both platforms in half the time of dual native builds. We have used it to launch MVPs in 8 weeks for companies that went on to raise Series A rounds.
Flutter App Development
Flutter's single codebase compiles to iOS, Android, web, and desktop. For Austin companies planning multi-platform expansion, Flutter provides the fastest path from mobile app to full platform with consistent UI across every screen size.
AI-Powered Mobile Apps
On-device machine learning using Core ML and TensorFlow Lite. We build Austin apps with real-time image recognition, natural language processing, predictive text, and personalized recommendation engines that run without server round-trips.
App Analytics & Growth
We instrument apps with analytics from day one — user flows, retention curves, crash reporting, and A/B testing. Austin startups use this data to iterate fast, improve onboarding funnels, and demonstrate traction to investors.
Mobile Apps for Austin Industries
Austin's economy spans tech, manufacturing, music, government, and education. Here are the sectors where our mobile work makes the biggest impact.
Startup MVP Development
Austin's startup ecosystem produces thousands of new companies each year. We build MVPs that validate ideas fast — typically 8-12 weeks from concept to App Store. Our startup clients have collectively raised over $40M in funding after launching apps we built.
SaaS Mobile Companions
Many Austin SaaS companies start web-only and need mobile apps as they scale. We build companion apps that extend desktop platforms to phones and tablets, with offline access, push notifications, and mobile-specific UX that keeps users engaged on the go.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Tesla's Gigafactory and Samsung's chip plant represent Austin's growing manufacturing base. We build inventory scanning apps, production line monitoring dashboards, quality control checklists, and supply chain visibility tools for factory floor workers.
Music, Events & Entertainment
Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World. We build event discovery apps, ticketing platforms, artist booking tools, and festival companion apps. Our apps handle the traffic spikes that come with events like SXSW, ACL Fest, and F1 race weekends.
Our Austin App Development Process
A startup-friendly process that moves fast without cutting corners. We ship working code every two weeks and adjust based on what we learn.
Product Discovery
We define your target users, map out the feature set for launch, and identify what to build first. For Austin startups, this means focusing on the smallest feature set that proves your hypothesis. For enterprises, it means scoping the right pilot.
Design Sprint
A focused design phase that produces interactive prototypes. We test these with real Austin users before writing code, catching usability issues early. The output is a pixel-perfect design system that speeds up development.
Rapid Development
Two-week sprints with installable builds delivered every cycle. Austin startups get a build on their phone every 14 days. We prioritize the features that create the most user value first so you can start testing with real users early.
Continuous Testing
Automated tests run on every commit. Manual QA covers edge cases, accessibility, and real-device testing. We catch bugs before your users do and maintain a crash-free rate above 99.5% at launch.
Launch & Distribution
App Store optimization, Google Play listing setup, and launch strategy. For Austin startups, we time launches around events like SXSW for maximum visibility. For enterprise, we handle MDM deployment and internal rollout plans.
Growth & Iteration
Post-launch analytics drive the next development cycle. We track retention, identify drop-off points, run A/B tests, and ship updates biweekly. Austin startups use this data for investor decks and growth planning.
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Austin App Development Pricing
We work with Austin startups on lean MVP budgets and with enterprises on multi-year product roadmaps. Here are our three engagement models.
Dedicated App Team
A full mobile squad dedicated to your product. Includes developers, a designer, QA engineer, and project manager. Best for Austin companies with a product roadmap extending 6+ months.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated iOS/Android developers assigned to your project
- UX designer and QA engineer included in the team
- Scale the team size based on sprint needs
- Bi-weekly demo builds installed on your device
- 40-60% cost savings vs hiring Austin mobile engineers
- 3-month minimum with month-to-month renewal option
Startup MVP Package
Fixed-scope, fixed-price MVP builds for Austin startups. We take your idea from concept to App Store in 8-12 weeks. Designed for founders who need a working product to validate their market and raise funding.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price starting at $30K for a single-platform MVP
- 8-12 week delivery from kickoff to App Store submission
- UX/UI design, development, and QA all included
- One round of post-launch bug fixes at no extra cost
- Full source code ownership transferred to you
- Optional investor-ready pitch deck materials
Mobile Staff Augmentation
Add our mobile engineers to your Austin product team. They plug into your sprint cycle, attend your retros, and ship code alongside your in-house team. Best for filling skill gaps in Swift, Kotlin, or React Native.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Senior mobile developers join your existing team
- Attend your standups, use your tools and processes
- Available for on-site work at your Austin office
- No recruiting fees or long-term lock-in
- Engineers available within 1-2 weeks of signing
- Flexible month-to-month contracts
Mobile App Development in Austin Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Austin mobile developer rates range from $140-250/hr at local agencies. Our blended rates are 40-60% lower. A startup MVP typically costs $30K-$60K, a mid-complexity app runs $60K-$130K, and enterprise mobile platforms can exceed $200K. We offer startup-friendly payment structures including milestone-based billing.
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