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Check out our portfolio at AppMakersLA.com/portfolio
What services do you offer?
We are a Los Angeles app and web development company. As such, we offer: 1) Design for Apps, Webapps and Websites 2) Mobile App Development for iPhone Apps, Android Apps and iPad Apps & Web Development for Webapps. Each project includes full QA Services as well as a product manager.
Where are your app developers located?

Our app developers are mainly located at 1250 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, though we have other offices around the world, and we hire the best developers wherever and whenever we find them. If having engineers & designers in Los Angeles is critical to the project, we have the resources to make that happen.

How much do you charge for your services?
Our cost varies depending on the project. Please contact us for a mobile app development consulting session and we will get you an estimate + analysis pronto.
Can you build software for startups?
Yes, we consider ourselves a startup app development company, as well as an agency that builds software for already established firms.

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Services / Custom App Development San Diego

Custom App Development San Diego—Built Around Your Vision

Tailored mobile and web apps engineered for speed, security, and long-term growth.

From Sorrento Valley’s biotech breakthroughs to North Park’s scrappy startups, San Diego companies need apps that move as fast as local innovation.

Tired of shoe-horning processes into off-the-shelf software? We map your exact workflows, code native or cross-platform builds that feel smooth on day one, and wire in compliance from the first pull request. Expect stand-ups that respect your time zone and demos you can tap through on your phone—before the next Pacific sunset. Ready to get started?

About AppMakers San Diego

Born in Los Angeles, our senior crew now splits weeks between our Hollywood HQ and a Sorrento Valley satellite. Projects kick off within seven days, thanks to SOC 2-ready workflows and bilingual stand-ups that keep cross-border teams in sync. From quick prototypes to multi-phase builds, we keep paperwork light and progress visible. 

Custom App Services We Offer Locally

Native iOS & Android Apps

Swift and Kotlin builds that tap device sensors, run battery-smart processes, and feel smooth even on older hardware. Face ID logins, Apple Pay, and push notifications come standard.

Cloud-Native Web Apps & PWAs

React or Next.js front-ends talking to serverless APIs on AWS or Azure. Instant loads, offline caching, and installable icons give users native feel without store friction.

System Integrations & API Architecture

REST or GraphQL endpoints let your new app talk fluently with CRMs, ERPs, and data lakes. Clean docs and versioning prevent future headaches.

Data Security & Compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, CCPA)

Every commit undergoes static scans, encryption checks, and peer review. Audit trails are ready when regulators ask.

Legacy System Modernization

We peel core logic out of aging monoliths, containerize services, and roll out fresh UIs—keeping day-to-day ops running while tech debt shrinks.

Ongoing DevOps & Feature Roadmaps

After launch, automated CI/CD, uptime monitoring, and quarterly roadmap sessions keep performance snappy and new features flowing.

Why San Diego Innovators Choose Us

User-First Discovery

 We start with journey mapping and clickable prototypes, trimming rework so 80 % of feature changes surface before a single line of production code.

Local Workshops & Rapid Feedback

 Need to sketch ideas over cold brew in North Park? We’re there. On-site whiteboards turn into staging builds you can tap through by Friday.

Secure-by-Design Codebase

 OWASP checks, encryption at rest and in transit, plus audit-ready logs built into every sprint—no retrofitted patches later.

Weekly Sprints + CI/CD Automation

 Two-week cycles, automated tests, and a staging URL that mirrors production keep progress transparent and surprises rare.

Flat-Rate Pricing & Transparent Backlog

Fixed sprint fees and a shared backlog mean budgets stay predictable—even when priorities shift.

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Our Custom App Process

Typical timeline: 12–18 weeks, depending on feature depth and integration complexity.

PROCESS

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Discovery & Requirements Mapping

Half-day workshop—onsite or virtual—aligns business goals, user stories, and compliance needs before design kicks off.

UX/UI Prototyping & Validation

Low-fi wireframes become clickable Figma prototypes tested with real users. Early insights guide layout and flow, reducing expensive pivots later.

Incremental Agile Sprints

Two-week cycles ship code behind a feature flag to a staging URL. Daily stand-ups keep blockers surfaced; you approve every sprint demo.

Security & Performance Testing

Static scans, API fuzzing, device lab tests, and Core Web Vitals tuning push vulnerabilities and lag out before launch.

Pilot Launch & Training

Zero-downtime deploy rolls out to a controlled user group. Recorded walkthroughs and living documentation bring your team up to speed fast.

Continuous Improvement & SLAs

Post-launch, we track KPIs, release new features in monthly sprints, and back uptime with optional SLAs tailored to your customers’ expectations.

Local Success Stories

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OceanPads

Curbside Grocery in One Tap

A Webflow-powered revamp and Airtable backend now surface ocean-view condos in three clicks. Since launch, qualified leads climbed 42 % and time-on-site nearly doubled.

Learn more about OceanPads

02

iPermit

Permits Made Paperless

By rebuilding a 20-year-old site into a modern workflow platform, we helped this permit facilitator triple revenue over two years while giving homeowners a self-serve portal.

Learn more about iPermit

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Los Angeles Apparel

 Inventory at Hyper-Growth Speed

We engineered a real-time stock dashboard for 2 M SKUs, cutting pick-and-pack time by 30 % and eliminating stock-out surprises during peak drops.

Learn more about Los Angeles Apparel

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Workello

Hiring Funnel on Autopilot

A performance-first web overhaul slashed page load 55 % and doubled qualified applicants per role—freeing managers to focus on interviews, not inbox triage.

Learn more about Workello

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Softledger

Faster Close, Cleaner Data

Migrating this cloud accounting platform to a modular micro-service architecture shortened month-end close cycles and unlocked real-time reporting for finance teams.

Learn more about Softledger

Tech Stack Built for Flexibility

We match tools to your roadmap—no bloated frameworks or vendor lock-in, just proven technologies that scale cleanly and secure data.

Swift / Kotlin

Native code for buttery-smooth iOS and Android experiences.

React Native / Flutter

Cross-platform speed when you need simultaneous launches.

Node.js / Python (Django)

Lightweight REST or GraphQL APIs with battle-tested security features.

Docker & Kubernetes

Container orchestration that keeps rollbacks painless and uptime steady.

AWS & Azure

HIPAA- and SOC 2-ready cloud regions with autoscaling and global edge delivery.

PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Redis

Reliable databases tuned for real-time analytics, caching, and complex queries.

Need to plug into a legacy tech stack or an off-beat language? We’re stack-agnostic—let’s fit the best tools to your goals.

Pricing & Engagement Models

Budget clarity keeps projects on track. We bill in flat-rate sprints so you always know the cost of the next milestone—no surprise overruns.

Discovery Sprint

Best For

Scoping and interactive prototype

What’s Included

Stakeholder workshops, technical roadmap, clickable Figma prototype

Starting Fee

$15,000

MVP Build

Best For

First production release

What’s Included

UX/UI design, 2–3 dev sprints, API layer, QA, App Store or web launch

Starting Fee

$45,000

Scale Partnership

Best For

Complex systems or multi-year growth

What’s Included

Dedicated squads, micro-service architecture, DevOps, 24/5 monitoring
Custom Quote
All engagements include security scans, accessibility checks, and a 60-day post-launch warranty. Longer SLAs available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You do. We assign full IP rights at final payment and transfer repo access, design files, and documentation to your organization.

Yes. We structure the codebase in modular services and keep core logic behind well-documented APIs, making it easy to plug in new features or micro-services later.

Every build ships with real-time dashboards tracking error rates, Core Web Vitals, and server health. You’ll receive monthly reports plus action items.

San Diego’s Small Business Enhancement Program and SBDC tech grants can cover portions of discovery or prototype phases for qualifying companies. We can help with paperwork.

We provide recorded walkthroughs, annotated code tours, and paired programming sessions so your engineers can own future sprints confidently.

Absolutely. We architect internationalization early, allowing you to add new locales or RTL support without redesigning screens.

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Thanks to App Makers USA’s product analysis, the client managed to refine their app concept and implement improvements. The team managed the project very well — they adhered to deadlines, maintained open communication, and promptly responded to queries and concerns. Their expertise stood out.
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Working with the team at AppMakers LA has been an absolute pleasure. From the start of the project, their communication was clear, consistent, and timely—something that made a huge difference in keeping everything on track. They kept me updated every step of the way, always transparent about progress, challenges, and timelines, which made me feel confident and informed throughout the entire process. Their openness and honesty made them incredibly easy to work with, and it was clear they genuinely cared about delivering a quality product. I really appreciated their ability to explain technical aspects in a way that made sense, and their responsiveness whenever I had questions or feedback. Thank you!
Moish Stern
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AppMakersLA helped us scope out and design a chatbot for tenant communication, handling everything from FAQs to maintenance requests. Their deep understanding of our industry, combined with their technical strategy and design skills, gave us a solution that’s both scalable and tenant-friendly. They delivered everything on time, listened closely, and tailored their work to our needs. There was no room for improvement—they exceeded expectations in every way.
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Student at Tel Aviv University
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We wanted to explore the possibility of developing an app that would track student council spending and make the budget accessible to students. The goal was to promote financial transparency and ensure that all funds were allocated in the most responsible way possible.
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SDE @ Audible, An Amazon Company
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AI training has always been the backbone of what we do, but for years, the process felt unnecessarily complex. Our team was spending too much time manually configuring training parameters, and we knew there had to be a better way. The idea of a visual AI training tool had been floating around for a while, but no one really knew where to start. That’s when we connected with AppMakersLA. From the very first meeting, they took our scattered ideas and turned them into a structured, actionable plan. They didn’t just focus on functionality—they thought about user experience, automation, and long-term scalability. The way they broke down complex AI workflows into a simple, intuitive system was nothing short of game-changing.
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The project with AppMakersLA focused on developing an app to automatically generate cybersecurity tools based on client specifications. They conducted a technical analysis and delivered a roadmap for AI-driven tool selection, automated customization, and integration with existing systems. The outcome was a clear development plan for a scalable solution that enhances security workflows through automation while maintaining compliance. AppMakersLA managed the project efficiently, staying on time and within budget, and provided valuable insights that combined technical depth with business practicality.
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Senior Enterprise Account Manager @ Lightrun I Connecting Developers with their Live Applications at Lightrun
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App Makers LA builds every custom project to satisfy ADA accessibility standards, meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and CCPA data protections, and align with the privacy practices outlined in our policy.

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