App Agency Applaunch
Your app in the best of hands
We do our best so that you can be successful. We thank you for your trust for over 10 years as an app agency, mentor & development partner at your side.
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Experts for App Development
For startups, founders and enterprises
Our experienced development team realizes modern & innovative ideas. Proximity to the customer and transparency are the most important things to us. Teams that work with us rely on a reliable partner who puts apps on the road to success.
We develop for all devices
Mobile Devices
Desktop Computers
Tablet & Smart Watch
VR, AR & HMD devices
Smart Home & IoT
Welcome to Applaunch
Development with 52 permanent internal employees
We are a purely in-house development team. All development tasks are carried out and personally managed by our own, permanently employed developers.
With our 220+ realized projects, we know exactly what an app needs and what it doesn't need to be successful in the market.
We always advise you extensively on various ideas or possibilities and then discuss them together.
52Developers
220Projects
2013Established
Creative & experienced app development team
Apple & Google rewarded apps
We are real developers, not sellers
Professional but relaxed atmosphere
The road to success
App development with Heartand mind
Many teams we work with often don't know what good software must contain. We take care of all topics related to the project so that you can concentrate on your company or other topics. Our goal is the common success.
We develop a convincing
design & concept
Thanks to our many years of experience from numerous projects and industries, we know exactly what your project needs in order to be popular with users and become successful.
We actively monitor
cost
Not only because of our extended offshore team are we cheaper than others. We also make sure not to overload projects with unnecessary extras and actively advise you on the equipment of your app. After all, we also work with many founding teams together.
We offer a professional
Inhouse Team
Every project lives from the exchange between you and our development team. This is the only way to get the best results. We pay attention to a professional way of working, which is also fun and lives from creative ideas.
We guarantee and maximize
code quality
Our app agency has been working with internal testing and review processes for years, which guarantee clean code quality. With us, every line of code is checked by the lead developer and thus an app is built that is clean in the long term runs.
Overview
Our Services
App development consists not only of an appealing UI/UX design, smart concepts and clean code quality. Anyone who works with us benefits from our long-term support and advice on topics such as app marketing, investors , further development, or scaling.
iOS Apps
We develop apps for iPhone, iPad, iMac, MacBook and Apple Watch.
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Android Apps
We develop apps for Android Phone, Google Pixel, Android Tablets.
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Hybrid Apps
Once developed, our cross-platform and hybrid apps serve all end devices: smartphone, tablet, watch and web.
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Web Apps
Our developers build websites, WordPress sites, Drupal and progressive web apps.
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AR & VR Solutions
We develop AR and VR projects for events, industry applications and games.
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IoT Solutions
Our specialists in the field of IoT and hardware development offer original solutions for industry and smart home applications.
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App Design
The design of the app serves us as part of the specification. We also offer app design independently of the programming.
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Game Development
Our passionate game developers are waiting for your next project, mobile games or games for Steam.
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This could be your next project
One of many successful customer projects
The Foodiary App
A project by our client and founder Felix Mergenthaler.
- Fitness, Nutrition & Coaching App
- Designed for iOS & Android
- Sleek, responsive design
- Smart Payment System
- Web admin area to manage content & users
Awarded by Apple and Google
★★★★★ 4.8 - 210 reviews in app stores
FoodiaryYour personal nutritionist
Allianz ComplianceInternal discussion platform
ZwoprThe social network for mutual support
I Love MusicMusic streaming platform
DaylenoYour daily activity manager
FantimeThe streaming platform to help increase subscriber engagment for influencers
Blick.ch & Blick TVCross platform development and video streaming
LedandoYour business management service
Ultimate SoccerYour mobile soccer game
ApplenoThe gaming community
Need No SpeedMobile car racing game
SkribidoYour all-in-one gaming platform
EmmaYour intelligent mattress
FlexitrailerYour trailer rental app
KasanaYour smart home app
CloudhawkYour lawn mower robot
Simple and understandable
Our app development process
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Step 1: Get in touch
Get in touch
You are not just looking for an app development team that does everything you tell them to do. You are looking for a team which you advises based on his experience and says how it has to be done to make it good. In the beginning we do always video calls with you to get to know each other, to answer any questions and already one to be able to give a rough assessment of the project.- Clarification of questions and advice on the project
- getting to know each other
- 100% free, we advise you because we like to do it
- Rough estimate of the effort and duration of the development
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Step 2: Design & Concept
Design & Concept
In this step we create the final design and concept for your project together. We build from that then a clickable prototype that basically feels like the finished app. That's important with that we can correctly estimate the effort for the project for you and, so that you can already judge whether that concept is conclusive. Doing this during development would waste a lot of time. So we completely rule out this problem.- We turn your idea into a real product
- Clickable prototype for you or potential investors
- Find out if the concept makes sense, otherwise adapt
- Final effort estimation based on the finished design
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Step 3: Development
Development
After we have discussed our final estimate of the duration and effort with you and everything fits, start we with the development. We always make an onboarding call where we put you in touch with the team for your project introduce and explain everything to you. We work completely independently, which basically means you just have to occasionally answer questions. During development we are basically in permanent contact, even if it is questions or new ideas.- We are constantly in touch
- First testable versions as soon as there is something to test
- Adjustments and feedback are absolutely possible and desired
- Video calls for queries or demos of intermediate results
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Step 4: Release & Go Live
Release & Go Live
Quality assurance is one of the most important points in app development and the reason why many Teams work with us and not with no name agencies. We have an internal testing team and use Quality assurance tools such as sonar. This gives us a setup that is qualitatively comparable to that of large software houses can keep up. As soon as we decide together that the app is ready to go live, we load it into the App stores up.- Internal Testing Team
- Upload to the stores as soon as the app is ready
- Bugfixing by ticket system
- Professional tools for quality assurance
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Step 5: Support
Support
We are always there for long-term projects (if desired). Many of our current “customers” are already with us for more than 5 years and build new features into their projects with us or ask us for advice or Support. The apps we build require little maintenance. Therefore, the support mainly consists of the development of new features or advice. However, as a professional app development agency, we can of course also offer 24/7 support if desired.- Long term cooperation if desired
- Support for investor talks
- Maintenance is not mandatory
- We are available for long-term advice
Our team is here for you.
Applaunch is a fully-fledged app agency. This means that we take care of everything that makes up a software project. We take care of the planning, research, implementation, maintenance, marketing and legal matters your project.
What you need specifically for an app project:
What you need specifically for an app project:
- Database Architect
- Frontend Developer
- Backend Developer
- Game Developers
- UI/UX Designer
- Project Manager
- Testing & QA
Our app agency Applaunch was founded in 2013 by the brothers André and Dominik Hoffendahl and their longtime friend Deepak Malhan. Applaunch has now also been represented in Switzerland for 10 years.
Our claim, then as now, was to implement app and web projects simply, easily and fairly. To achieve this, we rely on a professional team of developers who have many years of project experience and expertise in all modern technologies.
We never wanted to be just one of many app agencies, but also to convince with innovative solutions and create unique projects with recognition value.
Our claim, then as now, was to implement app and web projects simply, easily and fairly. To achieve this, we rely on a professional team of developers who have many years of project experience and expertise in all modern technologies.
We never wanted to be just one of many app agencies, but also to convince with innovative solutions and create unique projects with recognition value.
Dominik Hoffendahl
CEO & Lead Engineer
André Hoffendahl
Partner
Deepak Malhan
Partner
Sam Rogers
Lead Game Developer
Feedback
That's what our customers think
Felix Mergenthaler
Foodiary GmbH
You did a lot more than just developing my app for me. Thank you for the great cooperation and help before and after the project.
Martin Pappenberger
IB/E Optics GmbH
Before Applaunch we worked with several mobile app agencies and freelancers and then stayed with Applaunch. Clean work, constant and ongoing communication, transparent offers. We have been working together for 3 years now.
Kristijan Jarc
Salzburg AG
Basically, working with your development team feels like the developers are already in our company all the time.
This is how customers rate working with us as an app agency
Applaunch turned our first good idea into an impressive solution. They always think ahead and bring innovative ideas to the table.
Bernhard Koller
Co-Founder, Zwopr App
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our agency
How do I start a project with Applaunch?
Feel free to contact us directly by phone, email or our contact form. Many customers have some basic questions at the beginning basic questions, which we may not have answered on our website. If desired, we will sign a confidentiality agreement before the project starts, so we can talk openly about your project.
After that, we can already give you a rough idea of how we would implement your project and how much and how much effort it will take. In addition, you will receive a personal assessment of your idea. idea. We have seen many projects outside of our agency work. That's why we focus on the conception we focus on creating maximum added value for your target group when designing your platforms.
What are the project sizes that Applaunch has experience with?
Since 2015, larger companies and even DAX corporations have been approaching us. In the meantime, we have grown into a very professional app agency and also realize very large and complex projects, some of which have a project duration of many months or even years.
However, the majority of our projects are within a framework of approx. 3-6 months. We can handle any type of project and do not shy away from a challenge. Before each project, we will show you projects that we have already implemented and will demonstrate our skills to you. We are completely self-financed and have been successfully implementing app and web projects of all kinds for 8 years now.
What is the cost of app development?
Estimating the cost of an app development in advance in a lump sum turns out to be difficult, because: The Requirements vary from project to project.
However, since part of our team lives and works in Bangalore, India, you as a customer benefit from a considerable cost advantage.
Expressed in numbers: as a rule, our offers are about 30% cheaper than offers from other app Agencies, which our customers also show us in part. Experience shows that app projects start in the lower 5-digit range. There have also been larger projects that we have managed over the years or are still managing. Maintain.
The costs do not differ with our wide range of customers. Even larger companies often look for the best price, and we can almost always offer it, while keeping the quality the same high.
How long does it take to develop an app?
The duration of the development depends on the scope of the requirements. However, we can already tell you after the first conversation directly tell you how long comparable projects have taken.
On average, the majority of all projects are completed between 3-5 months, although there are smaller, as well as also larger projects.
Some projects we have been maintaining for years, where here a first version already after a few weeks went live. The support continues as long as you want it or your project just needs it.
For more information on development time, see our article How long does it take to develop an app? develop?
How does Applaunch ensure its high quality?
In software development, quality is the cornerstone of long-term project success. We too started small many years ago and had to learn and understand this process.
After 8 years by now, we have optimized our internal processes to such an extent that sources of error are almost completely eliminated.
To ensure consistently high quality, we work as an experienced app agency with defined processes: our code goes through correction loops, is tested internally by employees and must be approved by the Project Manager to be approved.
In addition, we have defined our own standards of coding, which means that in advance Certain requirement criteria are met, even when new employees are working on a project.
These include:
- Smart and future-oriented structure of the database
- Reducing loading times by preloading content (increasing usability
- Asynchronous database queries (preparing the software for use by many users)
- Code Reviews & Scrum (ensuring clean code
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Defining User Story
- Ticket tracking via Jira (overview of all relevant topics for you and us
- Incident management (immediate reaction to critical issues
Agency versus freelancer, what are the differences?
It is entirely possible to have an app developed by a freelancer. However, software projects are often more complex than expected. Experience has shown that a single Web app developer / Android app developer / iOS app developerDeveloper quickly reaches its performance limits and can rarely take care of a project in the long term.
As an app development agency, we serve many clients who have previously worked with freelancers and failed
Having failed. This is due to the nature of the freelancer, who lives from project to project.
We know all security related topics, all guidelines of app stores, all technical details of different frameworks and have a large team with a high expertise in countless areas.
A single freelancer can never replace this. Often, we are even cheaper than many a freelancer some freelancers, because we need less time for the implementation of certain functions due to our experience. need.
Why is Applaunch the right partner for my project?
In most cases, our customers are looking for a straightforward solution to start an app or Software project and plan it together
Companies that have an app developed by us appreciate our innovative ideas, our open communication and our flexibility - but also our low prices compared to other providers.
In addition, we are known for starting projects promptly, as many of our clients want to see quick results want. So our agency's app development is not only professional, but also fast.
For us it doesn't matter if you are Siemens or you are a student with a great idea - we have enough capacity and are very transparent in our communication.
How does the support and maintenance of my project work? Are there any ongoing costs?
Our service portfolio does not end with the completion of the app development. On request we maintain, service and optimize your custom app.
The costs incurred for the further development of your app usually pay off through a high Return-on-Invest, because: Ongoing optimization is proven to improve the user experience - one of the one of the main factors that distinguishes successful and highly used apps from less successful ones.
Does Applaunch also support me with app marketing?
Yes. We have created various custom marketing strategies for our clients in the past and also executed them. In mobile marketing, it takes years of experience and a sense of which way to one must go to be able to be maximally successful.
If you contact our app agency, you are also welcome to address the topic and we can also once show you how to approach the topic.
How is privacy and security ensured in software development?
Our app agency employs only full-time app developers, who sign a "Non-Disclosure Agreement" before each new project. so-called "Non-Disclosure-Agreement", which ensures the confidentiality of your data. We only list company names and projects as references on our website if we have received the corresponding declaration of consent from the respective customer. This way we make sure that your app development also only benefits you and not your competitors.
We also use strict security measures in our management tools and development processes to ensure that your data stays your data. Encryption and IT security are very important. In sensitive projects such as Allianz, we have already successfully proven our expertise in this area.
Our developers are internal employees and each member is part of the Applaunch group. As a result, we have full control over our employees and can also realize security-sensitive projects. Over the years, our team has become a full-fledged development partner, even for complex large-scale orders.