Top 10+ Mobile App Development Companies in Portland in 2018
Looking for an app developer in Portland?
We created a shortlist of the best mobile app developers in Portland, OR to help you find a local partner for your next product development project.
Whether you need to build an app from the ground up, update an existing app, or create an Android or iOS version, these 10+ mobile app development companies may be a great fit. Read about each company’s past projects, peruse client reviews, and create your own list of contenders to vet and eventually hire.
6D Global Technologies
6D Global Technologies is a digital marketing and development firm with over 200 employees. The agency has offices in Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and New York, NY.
Notable Project
An IT company hired 6D Global to convert its management system — including several websites — into an Adobe manager. The company experienced more traffic after working with 6D Global.
“They particularly had great Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) resources, and those are hard to find. AEM resources are difficult to find. … The quality of 6D’s technical resources was outstanding.” — Web Development Manager, IT Company
Former Clients: Oklahoma Thunder, Nike, Cisco, Ford
Awards: Bing Ads Partner; Clutch: Top Seattle & Portland Developers (2017)
Chromaplex LLC
Located in Portland, OR, Chromaplex is a small web development firm with about eight employees. The agency specializes in emerging technology, custom web and mobile app development, and content management system (CMS)- driven web pages.
Notable Project
Chromaplex created a custom WordPress website for a digital marketing agency’s client. The marketing agency approached Chromaplex because they needed development expertise to finish a project for an e-commerce company. The WordPress site needed to showcase more than 700 products.
“One of my favorite things about Chromaplex is the fact that they are super communicative from the get-go. Communication and keeping clients updated are often lost on many other development agencies.” — Owner, Marketing Agency With E-Commerce Client
Former Clients: MusicRogue, Mindjet, SET Media, Marina Bay Realty
Awards: Clutch: Top Seattle & Portland Developers (2017)
Copious
Founded in 2001, Copious is a digital agency located in Portland, OR. The team of 15 strategists, engineers, and designers is committed to creating the best digital product for their clients. They specialize in product development — e-commerce, web, app, and software — as well as UX/UI and web design.
Notable Project
A music company approached Copious to completely redesign its website, which helps musicians monetize their products. The company said that Copious did a good job creating a website that better represents its brand.
“They’re super knowledgeable, and they have a good team. They had a really strong process to make sure that we got results. They believe that you get the results by stating some goals and, all along the way, holding the project to those stated goals and not just letting it drift off.” — Director of Marketing, Music Company
Former Clients: Zumiez, Birchbox, Adidas, Lowes
Awards: Clutch: Top Seattle & Portland Developers (2017)
DevelopmentNow
Founded in 2005, DevelopmentNow is a digital development firm based in Portland, OR. With over 30 employees, the agency specializes in strategic planning, development, and product management for companies of all sizes around the world.
Notable Project
A healthcare agency wanted to create an app to make scheduling easier for employees. DevelopmentNow built an Android app from the ground up and incorporated custom calendar features. The client was pleased with DevelopmentNow’s reliability.
“The communication was awesome during this project. Not just the project manager but the developers involved were communicating early and often.” — Product Manager, Healthcare Agency
Former Clients: Google, Time Warner Cable, Sherwin Williams, Microsoft
Awards: Inc. 5000 (2017); Clutch: Top Mobile App Developers in Portland (2016)
Dorey Design Group
Full-service web design and development agency Dorey Design Group is based in Portland, OR. With less than 10 employees, Dorey Design has over 15 years of experience in the design and development world.
Notable Project
An architecture firm in Washington needed to redesign its website and hired Dorey Design. They developed navigation capabilities and created the overall design and content for the website. The website is now a strong marketing tool for the client.
“They bent over backward. They do what they say they’re going to. If things come up, they’re always honest and straightforward. You know what’s happening at all times. They are really good at getting stuff done.” — Art Director, Architecture Firm
Former Clients: Evergreen Consulting Group, Affiliated Media, Wave PDX, CAI
Awards: Clutch: Top Digital Agencies, Web Designers, and Mobile App Developers in Portland (2016)
Emerge Interactive
Emerge Interactive is a digital service agency based in Portland, OR. Founded in 1998 and with a team of about 30, Emerge uses its world-class expertise to create innovative apps, digital products, and web pages.
Notable Project
After two false starts creating an augmented reality (AR) social media app, an AR company hired Emerge Interactive to lead the project. Emerge Interactive created a game plan for the project before designing the user experience and developing an MVP.
“You need expertise in app industry mobile tactics but also in traditional marketing requirements. The experience with Emerge has been interesting. They didn’t just develop it, bug-test it, and give it a 60-day guarantee against bugs: they actually contributed to these other categories.”- Founder, AR Company
Former Clients: Nike, Wacom, Stanford University, Home Depot
Awards: Interactive Media Awards: 5 Outstanding Achievement Awards (2010); Clutch: Top Seattle and Portland Developers (2017)
Groove Development, LLC
Groove Development prides itself on building beautiful and creative apps. Founded in 2010, the Oregon-based company and its team of 10 employees develops mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Notable Project
A telecommunications company hired Groove to develop an app that monitored internet usage. Groove was proactive during the development process, and the app received high ratings in the app store.
“They were there from the beginning. We used them every day.”– Project Coordinator, Telecommunications Company
Former Clients: StaffUp, Nike, TapitWallet, Intel
Awards: Top App Creators: Top iPhone App Development Firms (2017); Clutch: Top Mobile App Development Company in Portland (2016)
Parthenon Software Group
Located in Portland, OR, Parthenon Software Group and its team of nearly 40 develop web and mobile apps. Founded in 2006, the company also has experience in custom software development.
Notable Project
Parthenon Software Group worked with a food production company to develop an app. The app shows users which stores sell the company’s products and order information. The food production company’s internal marketing staff also can use the app to order equipment and add new locations.
“They’re amazing to work with and have been very on point with everything. … Their turnaround time is immediate. Work is always done within 12- to 24-hours. The team is very responsive to our needs.” — Project Manager, Food Production Company
Former Clients: Comcast, Nike, Intel, Kaplan
Pop Art
Oregon-based Pop Art has been delivering custom mobile and web software for over 20 years. The team of around 100 employees works with companies of all sizes.
Notable Project
A law firm hired PopArt for web development and design. The project included developing new web pages, designing content to populate them, and updating the client’s brand messaging.
“They are responsive in everything we ask for in terms of tweaking designs and kind when we are unable to make a meeting. They are professional to deal with, and they really blew us away with the design they came up with for us.” — Associate Attorney, Law Firm
Former Clients: Yogi Tea, Nike, Leatherman, TedX
Awards: Portland Business Journal: 7th Largest Digital Marketing Company (2013); Clutch: Top Seattle and Portland Developers (2017)
SingleMind
With over 13 years of experience, SingleMind is an award-winning design and development agency in Oregon. The team of around 20 offers mobile and web app development, user experience (UX) design, and systems engineering.
Notable Project
SingleMind develops software for a UX design firm for over 10 years. From Drupal to JavaScript to Android, SingleMind has tackled a variety of projects for the client. The partnership works because SingleMind is proactive, flexible, and consistent.
“When we bring them onto projects, we do great work and can be flexible with one another to get the right solution done.” — CEO, UX Design Firm
Former Clients: Portland State University, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, OTTO
Awards: Clutch: Top Seattle & Portland Developers (2017); UpCity: Top Mobile App Developers in Portland
Solid Digital, LLC
Solid Digital is a web design, development, and marketing company with offices in Portland, OR and Chicago, IL. With about 30 team members, the agency has expertise in web design, branding, and custom development.
Notable Project
Solid Digital developed a website for an exclusive online networking site. They combined three separate properties into one community. They also aided with SEO.
“They offer exceptional flexibility, accessibility, and expertise. They took the time to understand our vision and were open-minded. They understood that they didn’t know my audience like I did.” — Executive Director, Online Networking Site
Former Clients: Hilton, Embassy Suites, Best Buy, Priceline
Awards: W3 Awards, Davey Awards, Clutch: Top Web Developers in Portland (2017)
Uncorked Studios
Uncorked Studios is a development shop based in Portland, OR. With about 40 employees, the agency has expertise in app development, branding, and marketing.
Former Clients: Google, Lego, Skype, Adidas, Comcast, Intel, Samsung, Care.com
Awards: Kumulos: Top Pacific Northwest Mobile App Developers (2017); Top App Development Companies: Top 10 Mobile App Companies in Oregon (2018)
This article originally appeared on The Manifest, and you can find the full list of Portland app developers here.
