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Choosing an App Development Company: Criteria and Guide
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Types of App Development Companies
Three main models in the market: Full-service software house: web, mobile, and backend — can do all. Project coordination at a single point; integration simplified. Mobile-focused agency: iOS/Android only. Deep platform competence but extra vendor needed for web and backend. Freelancer: low cost, high flexibility. Single-person dependency risk; scaling and long-term support limited. For a corporate application project, a full-service software house or mobile-specialized boutique agency is generally the safest choice.
App Development Company Selection Criteria
- App Store / Play Store references: published and downloadable apps — testable, rated, reviewable.
- Technology stack competence: is the framework they use under active maintenance? (Flutter 3.x, React Native 0.74+)
- UX design capacity: do they do user research and wireframing, or jump straight to code?
- Backend integration experience: REST/GraphQL API, third-party integrations.
- Testing strategy: unit test, integration test, end-to-end test — is there a CI/CD pipeline?
- Source code ownership: explicitly stated in the contract?
- Update and maintenance capacity: are compatibility updates made for each major iOS/Android release?
Reference Verification: Check the App Store
The most powerful way to evaluate app development companies is to search for apps in their portfolio on App Store and Google Play. Download the app, test it, look at the review score and last update date. An app not updated for 6+ months is a strong signal about the company's maintenance discipline.
PROJX Digital App Development Capacity
At PROJX Digital, we offer full-service capacity in mobile app, web application, and SaaS platform development. Flutter mobile development, React/Next.js web development, Laravel/Node.js backend, and PostgreSQL/Redis data layer — all delivered under one team, one contract, one responsibility. This structure minimizes integration issues and simplifies project coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Takeaways
- Choosing the right partner for 'uygulama gelistirme sirketi' requires verifying portfolio depth, technical standards, and contract ownership terms.
- PROJX Digital standard: Lighthouse 90+ (web), full source code delivery, 90-day warranty, Discover → Design → Develop → Scale methodology.
- Free discovery session at projx.com.tr — scope, budget, and timeline assessed together before any commitment.
- PROJX Digital's Istanbul + Barcelona dual-office serves local and international clients in Turkish, English, and Spanish.