Mobile App Development Company in Chicago
Whether you operate a trendy café or a cutting-edge tech firm, our skilled team is here to transform your ideas into reality. We’ll guide you through the entire process—from concept to launch—ensuring your app is a true reflection of your vision.
Mobile App Development Company in Chicago
Whether you operate a trendy café or a cutting-edge tech firm, our skilled team is here to transform your ideas into reality. We’ll guide you through the entire process—from concept to launch—ensuring your app is a true reflection of your vision.
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Over 1000
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Why Your Chicago Business Needs a Mobile App
With over seven billion smartphone users worldwide, the mobile app industry generated an impressive $485 billion in 2023! A custom mobile app can help your business tap into this booming market through features like in-app purchases, subscriptions, and ads that can significantly enhance your revenue.
The App Store and Google Play are essential platforms for consumers seeking services. In 2023, more than 257 billion apps were downloaded! Having your own app makes it easier for potential customers to discover your business, and a well-designed app can help your brand stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Did you know that people spend around 3 to 5 hours daily on their smartphones? Apps account for over half of all internet use! A user-friendly app featuring push notifications and personalized content will keep your customers engaged. Our developers are committed to creating an interactive experience just for you!
Mobile apps are more effective than websites for gathering essential customer data. With our Mobile App Development team, you can utilize this information to improve your services and enhance customer satisfaction.
Customers appreciate apps that function seamlessly and receive regular updates. A top-notch mobile app from our experts will help you build trust and turn occasional users into loyal customers.
A well-designed app can simplify your business processes. With mobile app development in Chicago, you can integrate features like automation and offline access, making your operations more efficient.
Why Your Chicago Business Needs a Mobile App
Boost Your Revenue
With over seven billion smartphone users worldwide, the mobile app industry generated an impressive $485 billion in 2023! A custom mobile app can help your business tap into this booming market through features like in-app purchases, subscriptions, and ads that can significantly enhance your revenue.
Increase Your Visibility
The App Store and Google Play are essential platforms for consumers seeking services. In 2023, more than 257 billion apps were downloaded! Having your own app makes it easier for potential customers to discover your business, and a well-designed app can help your brand stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Enhance Customer Engagement
Did you know that people spend around 3 to 5 hours daily on their smartphones? Apps account for over half of all internet use! A user-friendly app featuring push notifications and personalized content will keep your customers engaged. Our developers are committed to creating an interactive experience just for you!
Gain Valuable Insights
Mobile apps are more effective than websites for gathering essential customer data. With our Mobile App Development team, you can utilize this information to improve your services and enhance customer satisfaction.
Build Trust and Loyalty
Customers appreciate apps that function seamlessly and receive regular updates. A top-notch mobile app from our experts will help you build trust and turn occasional users into loyal customers.
Streamline Your Operations
A well-designed app can simplify your business processes. With mobile app development in Chicago, you can integrate features like automation and offline access, making your operations more efficient.
Custom Mobile App Development in Chicago
Have a brilliant app idea? We have the expertise to make it happen! Our team offers comprehensive mobile app development services, creating apps tailored to your specific business needs. From concept to launch, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Greenfield App Development
Start fresh with a custom mobile app solution to bring your unique idea to reality. We build robust, scalable, and innovative mobile apps from scratch, tailored to your needs and goals, leveraging the latest technologies and industry best practices.
Brownfield App Development
Revitalize and extend the life of your existing systems to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s opportunities. We enhance and expand your existing systems and workflows by seamlessly integrating new features and upgrading current functionalities in a cost-effective way.
Native Mobile App Development
Stand out in today’s competitive mobile landscape with high-performing, user-friendly apps optimized for iOS and Android. We specialize in leveraging cutting-edge, platform-specific tools and technologies to create beautiful, fast, reliable, and secure mobile apps that delight users.
Prototype Development
Validate your app vision early to minimize risks. We help you refine your ideas with low-fidelity wireframes and gather user feedback using high-fidelity, interactive prototypes before full-scale development, ensuring the final product meets user expectations.
Legacy System Modernization
Transform your existing app to meet today’s technological standards and future-proof your growth. We rewrite outdated mobile apps using the latest programming languages and frameworks ensuring reliability, efficiency and scalability reducing maintenance costs.
UI/UX Modernization
Breathe new life into your mobile apps to captivate users and drive up engagement. We design and update outdated interfaces to make them not only sleek and beautiful but also highly functional and user-friendly using the latest design principles with a deep understanding of user behavior.
Bring Your App Vision to Life with Chicago’s Leading Developers!
Got an app concept? We’re eager to help! If you’re looking for outstanding mobile app development, our talented team is ready to deliver impressive results. Contact us today, and let’s collaborate to help your business thrive with a custom-built app designed just for you!
Services We Offer
Mobile App Development Services We Offer
Start fresh with a custom solution designed just for your business. We build new systems from scratch, tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring maximum efficiency and scalability. Achieve up to a 50% increase in operational efficiency with a system tailored to your needs.
Modernize your existing systems without starting over. Save time and resources while improving performance. We add new features to your current systems, ensuring seamless operation and modern functionality. Reduce system downtime by 40% and enhance performance by 35%.
Deliver top-notch performance and user experience with apps tailored for both Android and iOS. Our experts create high-quality native apps aligned with your business and security requirements. Increase user engagement by 60% with high-performing, platform-specific apps
Validate your concepts early to minimize risks. We quickly build and test prototypes to refine your ideas before full-scale development, ensuring your final product meets user expectations. Reduce development time by 30% and cut costs by 20% through early concept validation.
Transform your existing app to meet today’s technological standards and future-proof your growth. We rewrite outdated mobile apps using the latest programming languages and frameworks ensuring reliability, efficiency and scalability reducing maintenance costs.
Breathe new life into your mobile apps to captivate users and drive up engagement. We design and update outdated interfaces to make them not only sleek and beautiful but also highly functional and user-friendly using the latest design principles with a deep understanding of user behavior.
Bring mobility into your business’ IoT ecosystem. We specialize in building mobile apps that seamlessly connect with IoT devices and integrate with systems to provide real-time data insights, processing, alerting and much more.
Mobile App Development in Chicago for Every Industry
As a premier mobile app development team, we create apps tailored to meet the specific needs of your business, regardless of the industry. Our custom apps are designed to deliver exceptional results, helping you excel in competitive markets.
Enhance patient care with secure, user-friendly apps that improve engagement and simplify appointment scheduling. Expect a 40% increase in patient satisfaction within just six months!
Looking to boost sales by 30% in four months? Engage shoppers with personalized offers and a seamless shopping experience.
Our secure banking apps help financial institutions build trust and improve compliance by 50% in three months.
Make learning engaging with mobile apps for schools, anticipating a 35% increase in student engagement within two months!
Manufacturers can enhance production efficiency with real-time tracking apps, boosting effectiveness by 45% in five months.
Streamline shipping and inventory management with custom apps that can reduce operational costs by 25% in four months!
Manage properties and strengthen client relationships with apps designed for the real estate market, predicting a 40% increase in client engagement in three months.
Deliver captivating content and enhance user experiences for the entertainment sector, increasing audience engagement by 50% in six months!
Healthcare
Enhance patient care with secure, user-friendly apps that improve engagement and simplify appointment scheduling. Expect a 40% increase in patient satisfaction within just six months!
Retail
Looking to boost sales by 30% in four months? Engage shoppers with personalized offers and a seamless shopping experience.
Finance
Our secure banking apps help financial institutions build trust and improve compliance by 50% in three months.
Education
Make learning engaging with mobile apps for schools, anticipating a 35% increase in student engagement within two months!
Manufacturing
Manufacturers can enhance production efficiency with real-time tracking apps, boosting effectiveness by 45% in five months.
Logistics
Streamline shipping and inventory management with custom apps that can reduce operational costs by 25% in four months!
Real Estate
Manage properties and strengthen client relationships with apps designed for the real estate market, predicting a 40% increase in client engagement in three months.
Entertainment
Deliver captivating content and enhance user experiences for the entertainment sector, increasing audience engagement by 50% in six months!
Custom Mobile Applications We've Developed
Explore our portfolio to see how our custom mobile app development services can transform your business and deliver outstanding results.
HealthTech Apps
Mobile Health (mHealth) is a rapidly developing market that’s expected to grow to $236 billion by 2026. We are at the forefront of this space having developed a suite of mobile apps that provide features such as:- Simplified doctor search and appointment booking
- Integration with IoT-enabled wearable health devices for regular tracking of blood pressure, glucose levels, heart rate and temperature
- Video call consultations (Telemedicine) with doctors
- Remote patient monitoring
Asset Tracking Apps
Asset tracking industry has seen tremendous growth due to advancements in technologies like IoT, RFID and GPS. North America is the largest market due to high technology adoption rates. Our RFID-enabled asset tracking apps are currently in operation in law firms to police armories. We utilize special RFID tags ideal for each type of asset to maximize the accuracy and security. Our asset tracking app platform offer features such as:- A virtual folder/bucket structure to reflect the hierarchy of the asset storage
- Asset inventory management
- Issue assets and keep track of who owns what at any given time
- RFID “radar” to detect where an asset is located
E-commerce Apps
Ever since the introduction of the smartphone, mobile commerce has been on the rise. M-commerce now accounts for over 70% of all e-commerce sales. Shopify is a giant in the e-commerce arena powering over 4.5 million online stores globally. Mopify is a ready-made app that enables Shopify stores to get onto the m-commerce space with ease. Mopify can be connected to any Shopify store and ready to go live in days, not months! Mopify allows clients to request new features and customizations unique to them as well as offer many features out-of-the-box such as:- Ability to increase customer engagement with rich push notifications for special promotions and sales
- Automatic abandoned cart alerts
- Fast checkouts using saved address data and payment methods
- Wish lists
EduTech Apps
EduTech is becoming more and more popular around the world due to the internet adoption, increasing number of tech-savvy staff and government initiatives. AEF is an EduTech solution built with inclusivity in mind focusing on education of children with special-needs. AEF consists of two apps, a teacher app and a student app. Using AEFTeacher, teachers are able to:- View their assigned classes and the students
- Mark student attendance
- Award points to students
- View student stats and historical data
- Chat with other teachers using text and voice messages
Lifestyle Apps
LikeU is a dating app best described as Tinder with a twist. It has the same mechanisms popular in other apps in this genre like the swipe to accept or reject. But the underlying matching algorithm was written from the ground up with a unique scoring system to make sure users find their ideal partner as quickly as possible. LikeU saw significant traction in colleges in the US upon its launch. Technologies used: Swift, ReactiveSwift, Google Places, Twilio Chat, Sign in with Apple, APNS App: LikeU
Crowdsourcing Apps
COVID-19 caused unprecedented levels of disruptions to countless lives. People had to adapt new habits and keep themselves and everyone around them safe. Scrubby was released in mid 2020 at the height of the pandemic as one of the very first apps to help people adjust to the new normal. It had several innovative features such as:- A map showing real-time crowd levels at locations around the user
- Ability to set designated safe spaces where user is alerted to wash hands when entering
- Set repeating reminders to sanitize themselves
Location Based Apps
Security is paramount when it comes to your children. Every parent wants to be assured that their children travel safely when they are not accompanied by a parent in instances like going to school. MyVan is Uber for school transport services. School transport providers sign up to the service and opt to share their live location when they accompany children to and from schools. Parents can see the location of their kids in real-time and in case of emergencies, drivers can notify the parents of the reasons for delay with one tap. Technologies used: Swift, UIKit, Kotlin, Google Maps, Firebase Messaging Apps: MyVan Client & MyVan Driver
HealthTech Apps
Mobile Health (mHealth) is a rapidly developing market that’s expected to grow to $236 billion by 2026. We are at the forefront of this space having developed a suite of mobile apps that provide features such as:- Simplified doctor search and appointment booking
- Integration with IoT-enabled wearable health devices for regular tracking of blood pressure, glucose levels, heart rate and temperature
- Video call consultations (Telemedicine) with doctors
- Remote patient monitoring
Asset Tracking Apps
Asset tracking industry has seen tremendous growth due to advancements in technologies like IoT, RFID and GPS. North America is the largest market due to high technology adoption rates. Our RFID-enabled asset tracking apps are currently in operation in law firms to police armories. We utilize special RFID tags ideal for each type of asset to maximize the accuracy and security. Our asset tracking app platform offer features such as:- A virtual folder/bucket structure to reflect the hierarchy of the asset storage
- Asset inventory management
- Issue assets and keep track of who owns what at any given time
- RFID “radar” to detect where an asset is located
E-commerce Apps
Ever since the introduction of the smartphone, mobile commerce has been on the rise. M-commerce now accounts for over 70% of all e-commerce sales. Shopify is a giant in the e-commerce arena powering over 4.5 million online stores globally. Mopify is a ready-made app that enables Shopify stores to get onto the m-commerce space with ease. Mopify can be connected to any Shopify store and ready to go live in days, not months! Mopify allows clients to request new features and customizations unique to them as well as offer many features out-of-the-box such as:- Ability to increase customer engagement with rich push notifications for special promotions and sales
- Automatic abandoned cart alerts
- Fast checkouts using saved address data and payment methods
- Wish lists
EduTech Apps
EduTech is becoming more and more popular around the world due to the internet adoption, increasing number of tech-savvy staff and government initiatives. AEF is an EduTech solution built with inclusivity in mind focusing on education of children with special-needs. AEF consists of two apps, a teacher app and a student app. Using AEFTeacher, teachers are able to:- View their assigned classes and the students
- Mark student attendance
- Award points to students
- View student stats and historical data
- Chat with other teachers using text and voice messages
Lifestyle Apps
LikeU is a dating app best described as Tinder with a twist. It has the same mechanisms popular in other apps in this genre like the swipe to accept or reject. But the underlying matching algorithm was written from the ground up with a unique scoring system to make sure users find their ideal partner as quickly as possible. LikeU saw significant traction in colleges in the US upon its launch. Technologies used: Swift, ReactiveSwift, Google Places, Twilio Chat, Sign in with Apple, APNS App: LikeU
Crowdsourcing Apps
COVID-19 caused unprecedented levels of disruptions to countless lives. People had to adapt new habits and keep themselves and everyone around them safe. Scrubby was released in mid 2020 at the height of the pandemic as one of the very first apps to help people adjust to the new normal. It had several innovative features such as:- A map showing real-time crowd levels at locations around the user
- Ability to set designated safe spaces where user is alerted to wash hands when entering
- Set repeating reminders to sanitize themselves
Location Based Apps
Security is paramount when it comes to your children. Every parent wants to be assured that their children travel safely when they are not accompanied by a parent in instances like going to school. MyVan is Uber for school transport services. School transport providers sign up to the service and opt to share their live location when they accompany children to and from schools. Parents can see the location of their kids in real-time and in case of emergencies, drivers can notify the parents of the reasons for delay with one tap. Technologies used: Swift, UIKit, Kotlin, Google Maps, Firebase Messaging Apps: MyVan Client & MyVan DriverInnovative Technology for App Development in Chicago
As Chicago’s leading mobile app developers, we utilize the latest technology to create custom apps that help your business stand out. Our tech stack is always up-to-date, ensuring your app features all the advanced functionalities needed to succeed. Ready to boost your business with cutting-edge technology? Let’s get started!
iOS Development
Choosing iOS means accessing a premium user base. We develop iOS apps that run across the entire device range of the Apple ecosystem ensuring the highest quality standards that the iOS users have come to expect.
Swift
Xcode
SPM
SwiftUI
Core Data
TestFlight
UIKit
GIT
Xcode Cloud
Android Development
Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. Its open nature has made it accessible to a huge variety of devices. We develop Android apps in a responsive way to reach as many users as possible.
Kotlin
Room
Genymotion
Jetpack Compose
Gradle
Git
Android Studio
Firebase
Codemagic
Client Testimonials
"Cenango transformed our patient consultation process with their custom telemedicine app. The app is user-friendly and has significantly improved our appointment scheduling and management. Our patients and doctors are happier, and our efficiency has soared."
"The custom remote patient monitoring app developed by Cenango has been a game-changer for us. It's seamlessly integrated with medical devices, allowing us to monitor vital signs efficiently. The app has improved patient care and timely interventions."
"Our customers love the BMI calculator app developed by Cenango. It's easy to use and provides valuable health suggestions. This app has not only helped our users manage their health better but also increased our customer engagement significantly."
Why Choose Us for App Development?
Many businesses trust us to bring their custom mobile apps to life. We pride ourselves on our commitment, integrity, and delivering high-quality mobile solutions to businesses.
Proven Experience
With over 20 years in IT and more than 50 successful mobile app projects, we are experts in mobile app development, helping businesses thrive.Skilled Developers
Our experienced developers bring extensive knowledge to every stage of your project, ensuring top-quality results from planning to launch.We’re Here for You
Your success is our priority. We provide ongoing support to help you navigate challenges and ensure your app flourishes.We Listen to you
We work closely with you, valuing your input to create an app that aligns with your vision.Clear Communication
Transparency is key. You’ll always know how your project is progressing, and we’ll address any concerns promptly.Custom Solutions
No matter your budget or goals, we’ll develop a mobile app that brings your ideas to life—exactly as you envisioned.Our Custom Mobile App Development Process
We ensure a straightforward and effective process to achieve the best results.
Initial Discussion
We’ll talk about your app idea, goals, timelines, and costs. Once we reach an agreement, we’ll sign contracts and get started.
Step 1Discovery:
We collaborate with you and stakeholders to translate your goals into actionable steps.
Step 2Design:
Our designers will create the app's look and functionality. After any necessary adjustments, we’ll move on to development.
Step 3Development:
We’ll code the app and set up systems, providing regular updates and demonstrations along the way.
Step 4Testing:
Our team conducts thorough tests to ensure everything runs smoothly. We’ll address any issues and gather your feedback.
Step 5Ongoing Support
After launch, we provide continuous support, adding new features and improvements as needed.
Step 7In the initial meetings, we discuss the viability of your idea and the high-level goals. Then we come back to you with a proposed project plan. Any negotiations of the budgets and timelines may take place. Once both our parties are agreed, contracts are signed and a dedicated expert team is assembled to start the project!
We hold workshops and interviews with you and any other stakeholders who are involved in the project to refine the high-level goals down to measurable business requirements.
We hold workshops and interviews with you and any other stakeholders who are involved in the project to refine the high-level goals down to measurable business requirements.
Our skilled UI/UX designers come up with the initial drafts of the look and feel of your app. Few iterations of these wireframes may happen to get it just right. On the engineering side, our developers work on the overall architecture and the design of the app solution.
We build the solution by coding and setting up any related services and systems. The development methodology (waterfall or agile) is chosen based on how you want to launch the app. We hold weekly demos to show you the progress.
We build the solution by coding and setting up any related services and systems. The development methodology (waterfall or agile) is chosen based on how you want to launch the app. We hold weekly demos to show you the progress.
Moment of truth! We prepare the App Store/Play Store pages and push the final version to it. You may choose whether you want to do a gradual, soft launch or if you want to make a big splash, a big bang launch!
After the warranty period, you may choose to continue to work with us to build new features, optimize and upgrade the codebase as time goes on.
Initiation
In the initial meetings, we discuss the viability of your idea and the high-level goals. Then we come back to you with a proposed project plan. Any negotiations of the budgets and timelines may take place. Once both our parties are agreed, contracts are signed and a dedicated expert team is assembled to start the project!
Discovery
We hold workshops and interviews with you and any other stakeholders who are involved in the project to refine the high-level goals down to measurable business requirements.
Design
Our skilled UI/UX designers come up with the initial drafts of the look and feel of your app. Few iterations of these wireframes may happen to get it just right. On the engineering side, our developers work on the overall architecture and the design of the app solution.
Development
We build the solution by coding and setting up any related services and systems. The development methodology (waterfall or agile) is chosen based on how you want to launch the app. We hold weekly demos to show you the progress.
Testing
The finished product is put through rigorous testing by our team of qualified testers. The development team works hand in hand to resolve any bugs as soon as possible. Finally stable versions of the app are released to you (and a select few external users of your choosing) for user acceptance testing.
Deployment
Moment of truth! We prepare the App Store/Play Store pages and push the final version to it. You may choose whether you want to do a gradual, soft launch or if you want to make a big splash, a big bang launch!
Maintenance
After the warranty period, you may choose to continue to work with us to build new features, optimize and upgrade the codebase as time goes on.
FAQs for Mobile App Development in Chicago
Building a mobile app hinges on the specific needs of your project. Here’s a snapshot of the process we follow to transform your idea into a working app:
- Start by discussing your vision and setting precise goals.
- Next, design a solution specifically for your business.
- The app is then developed for iOS, Android, or both platforms.
- We conduct testing across various devices to ensure everything operates smoothly.
- After that, the app is launched on the App Store or Google Play.
- Lastly, we provide ongoing maintenance as necessary.
Already have an app? We can enhance or update it to better meet the needs of your audience.
Costs vary based on several factors, including:
- The complexity and design of your app.
- Required backend services.
- The platform chosen (iOS, Android, or both).
- The size of the development team and the time needed for completion.
- Expenses related to launch and ongoing maintenance.
In Chicago, smaller apps generally range from $5,000 to $15,000, while more intricate apps typically start at around $15,000. We’re happy to tailor the project to fit your budget—just reach out for a personalized quote!
Here are a few strategies to help keep your expenses lower:
- Concentrate on the essential features for the initial version of your app.
- Start with either iOS or Android, not both.
- Launch a basic version first, then add more features based on user feedback.
We’re here to help you find the best approach for managing costs effectively for your business.
Native apps come with several key benefits:
- Enhanced performance and better integration with device features.
- Access to advanced functionalities such as AI and augmented reality (AR).
- The ability to work offline.
- Continued support from iOS and Android platforms.
These features can greatly enhance the overall user experience.
A custom mobile application can provide various advantages, including:
- Improved customer engagement.
- Increased revenue potential.
- A competitive edge in your market.
If these benefits align with your business objectives, investing in a custom mobile app may be an excellent choice.
Our expertise lies in developing applications for businesses and consumers. Unfortunately, mobile game development isn’t our area of focus.
Certainly! We can help improve and update your current app, ensuring it effectively serves your audience.
We employ modern technologies such as React Native, Flutter, Swift, and Kotlin, ensuring your app meets current standards.
Quality assurance is paramount. We perform thorough testing at every stage to identify and fix any issues before launch.
Getting started is simple! Just share your ideas with us, and we’ll collaborate to bring your vision to life.
Looking for the Best Mobile App Development in Chicago?
Got a new app idea or want to upgrade your existing one? We’re here to bring your vision to life! Contact us today and let’s make it happen for your business!
