Chicago's mix of established firms and new ventures needs brands that feel trustworthy without feeling dated.
iOS and Android app development for Chicago startups and businesses: product strategy, UX, native and cross-platform builds, back ends and launch on the App Store and Google Play.
Book a free strategy callQuick answerThe BrandBerry is a mobile app development studio working with companies in Chicago, United States. One senior team covers strategy, identity, websites, apps and custom software, so everything a customer sees feels like one company. Recent clients include Your Fashion Law Guide, Anantara, ANKG & Associates and GaadiMech. Projects start with a free 30-minute strategy call.
Why founders in Chicago choose The BrandBerry
Chicago runs on professional services, manufacturing, food and real estate: businesses that win on trust and repeat relationships. We build brands and websites that explain complex services clearly, and custom software and portals that save teams hours every week.
We run your calls in your morning or early evening and build while you sleep, so progress is waiting for you each day.
Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute strategy call, then a fixed, written proposal.
A small senior team led by our founder, Jai Malhotra, from the first call to launch and beyond.
What's included
Mobile app development for Chicago
Popular with professional services, manufacturing, food & beverage, real estate brands.
More about web, app & software developmentApp development for the USA, UAE & worldwideLaw & professional services in Chicago- Product discovery & UX
- iOS (Swift) & Android (Kotlin)
- Cross-platform (React Native, Flutter)
- APIs & back ends
- Payments, maps & notifications
- App Store & Play launch
Recent work
All case studies Proof, not promises
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Discover & define
We study your business, audience, competitors and market before anything gets designed.
Week 1 - 02
Position & strategise
We find the space only your brand can own and map the messaging, visuals and channels to claim it.
Week 1 to 2 - 03
Design & build
Logos, brand systems, websites, software and campaigns, made to look premium and perform harder.
Week 2 to 5 - 04
Launch & grow
We launch with you, optimise with data and stay until the results are undeniable.
Ongoing
FAQ
Mobile App Development Company in Chicago: questions
01Do you build websites for Chicago professional services firms?
Yes. We design websites for law, accounting and advisory firms that organise services clearly and turn visits into enquiries, as we did for ANKG & Associates.
02Can you build internal software for operations teams?
Yes. We build portals, dashboards, CRMs and ERP modules that connect to the tools you already use.
03Native or cross-platform: which should we build?
Cross-platform (React Native or Flutter) suits most startups: one codebase, faster to market. Native Swift and Kotlin make sense for heavy device features or the highest performance. We recommend after discovery.
04How long does it take to build an app?
An MVP typically takes 8 to 14 weeks from discovery to store launch, depending on features, integrations and design depth.
05Who owns the code and IP?
You do. Contracts assign all intellectual property to you on payment, we sign an NDA before discovery and you get the full source code and accounts.
06How do you run projects?
Discovery and scope first, then two-week sprints with a demo at the end of each, a shared board you can see at any time and a single senior lead who owns delivery.
07Do you support the product after launch?
Yes. We offer maintenance, monitoring, security updates and ongoing feature development, so the team that built it keeps improving it.
08Do you work with clients in Chicago?
Yes. We work with founders in Chicago remotely, over video calls, phone and email. We run your calls in your morning or early evening and build while you sleep, so progress is waiting for you each day.
09Why would a United States brand hire The BrandBerry?
Chicago runs on professional services, manufacturing, food and real estate: businesses that win on trust and repeat relationships. We build brands and websites that explain complex services clearly, and custom software and portals that save teams hours every week.
010Who will I work with?
A small senior team led by our founder, Jai Malhotra. You speak directly with the people doing the work, with no account managers in between.
Guides
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