App development company in Austin
iOS, Android and web apps for Austin start-ups and technology companies, built by one dedicated team and led from our Vancouver office.
- Custom quote after a brief
- No sales pitch
Company-wide:★★★★★ 4.9+ on Clutch·250+ brands·10 offices
UnFoldMart is an app development company serving Austin from our Vancouver office at 555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver, about 3,000 km away; we have no office in Austin. We design and build iOS, Android, cross-platform (Flutter, React Native) and web apps for companies in Austin, with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act planned in, from discovery to store release and support. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. Meetings are in English, and pricing is a custom quote after a short brief and a free 30-minute call.
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Key facts
| Service | Mobile and web app development: iOS, Android, cross-platform (Flutter, React Native), web apps and PWAs, backend and store release |
|---|---|
| Company | UnFoldMart |
| Serving office | Vancouver office: 555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver, Canada (about 3,000 km from Austin; no office in Austin) |
| Meetings | Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. |
| Languages | First call in English; project calls by video in English |
| Time zone | Central Time (CT); project teams are led from our international offices |
| Typical timeline | Discovery 1–3 weeks · design 2–5 weeks · first version 8–16 weeks · testing and store release 1–3 weeks (ranges, not guarantees) |
| Pricing | Custom quote after a short brief: fixed-scope project or ongoing product team. No price list. |
| Booking | Free 30-minute video call ↗ |
| Company-wide | 10 offices in 10 markets · 250+ brands · 500+ projects · 4.9+ on Clutch · 8 working languages |
App development for Austin companies
Austin is the capital of Texas and has become a centre for technology and business since the 1990s, earning the nickname Silicon Hills. It is home to the University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest universities in the US.
Austin at a glance
- IndustriesTechnology and software, semiconductors, government, education
- UniversitiesUniversity of Texas at Austin
- Data lawTexas Data Privacy and Security Act (since 1 July 2024)
- Serving officeVancouver, about 3,000 km away
- Time zoneCentral Time (CST / CDT)
Start-ups and SaaS
Companion apps and first versions for software products.
Technology companies
Internal tools, field apps and customer apps on top of your platform.
Consumer brands
Shopping, loyalty and booking apps.
What our app developers for Austin build
iOS and Android app development, Flutter and React Native apps, web apps and the backend behind them.
iOS and Android apps
Swift and Kotlin, full device access.
Cross-platform apps
One React Native or Flutter codebase.
Web apps and PWAs
Portals and tools, no store needed.
Backend, APIs and integrations
Accounts, payments, CRM, ERP.
MVPs and first versions
Test your idea with real users.
Takeover and support
Review, fixes, upgrades, rebuilds.
Native, cross-platform or web app?
Native iOS app development in Swift, Android in Kotlin, or one Flutter or React Native codebase. We recommend one in discovery.
| Native | Cross-platform | Web app / PWA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) | One codebase: Flutter or React Native | One codebase: TypeScript, React |
| Performance and device features | Best; full device access | Very good for most apps | Good; limited device access |
| Time to both stores | Longest: two apps | Usually faster | No store needed |
| Best for | Demanding, device-heavy apps | Most business and consumer apps | Portals and internal tools |
Apps we can build
Common app types; illustrative screens, not client work.
Booking and scheduling
Pick a slot, pay, get reminders.
Shop and loyalty app
Browse, buy, collect points.
Customer portal
Orders and documents, one login.
Field-service tool
Jobs and checklists on site.
Marketplace
Two sides meet and book.
Finance dashboard
Balances and reports at a glance.
- Chat assistant
- Smart search
- Document reading
- Recommendations
How we work
From brief to store release, with a working build at every stage.
- 1BriefScope and quote
- 2PrototypeClickable design
- 3SprintsDemo every two weeks
- 4Store releaseApp Store · Google Play
Timeline
| Phase | Typical duration | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery and scope | 1 to 3 weeks | Written scope and quote |
| UX and UI design | 2 to 5 weeks | Clickable prototype |
| Build in sprints | 8 to 16 weeks for a first version | Test build every sprint |
| Testing and store release | 1 to 3 weeks | Real-device and security testing, store submission |
| Support and next versions | Ongoing, as agreed | Monitoring, updates, next versions |
Typical ranges in weeks, not a guarantee.
How to choose an app development company in Austin
Six checks before you sign, whoever you hire.
Platform fit
Ask which approach they recommend (native, Flutter, React Native or web) and why.
UnFoldMart: We recommend one in discovery.
A written scope and quote
What is in, what is out, and how changes are priced.
UnFoldMart: Scope, timeline and price in writing.
A visible process
A clickable prototype first, then demos and test builds you can install.
UnFoldMart: A demo after every two-week sprint.
Security and data protection
How data is protected and tested before release.
UnFoldMart: OWASP MASVS, security testing before launch.
Store release and ownership
Who submits to the App Store and Google Play, and who holds the accounts and code.
UnFoldMart: App Store and Google Play submission is part of our release step.
Support after launch
Updates for new iOS and Android versions, monitoring and a clean handover option.
UnFoldMart: Support agreed in your quote.
Agency, freelancer or in-house team?
| App agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills | Design, build, testing and release in one team | Usually one specialism | The roles you hire |
| Start | After scope and quote | Often quick | After hiring |
| Continuity | Team covers absences and handover | Depends on one person | High while the team stays |
| Your management effort | Low to medium | Medium to high | High |
| Cost model | Project quote or monthly team | Hourly or daily rate | Salaries, hiring and tools |
| Best for | A full app, start to finish | A defined, smaller task | A long-term core product |
What affects the cost
No price list. Your quote depends on these factors.
- PlatformsiOS, Android, web.
- Screens and featuresHow many, how complex.
- IntegrationsPayments, CRM, ERP.
- Design depthStandard or custom.
- TimelineYour launch date.
- Platform integrationsConnecting the app to your SaaS platform, single sign-on and analytics adds build and test time.
Ways to work with us
Fixed-scope project
Scope and price in writing.
Ongoing product team
A dedicated team, monthly.
Discovery first
A scope you can use anywhere.
How quoting works
- Short briefWhat and for whom.
- Free 30-minute callBy video, in English.
- Written estimateScope, timeline, price.
- You decideNo obligation.
Texas and California privacy laws
This is general information, not legal advice. Your legal adviser has the final word.
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
In effect since 1 July 2024, the Act gives Texans rights over their personal data and applies to companies that do business in Texas or offer products or services Texans use. Small businesses are generally exempt, but must get consent before selling sensitive data.
Official source: TDPSA (texasattorneygeneral.gov) ↗CCPA for users in California
If your app also serves Californians, the CCPA gives them rights to know, delete and opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. We plan privacy controls in once, for every state you serve.
Official source: CCPA (oag.ca.gov) ↗Public standards we align our work to
Working with us from Austin
One dedicated team; projects are led by UnFoldMart from our international offices.
Served from our Vancouver office
555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver, about 3,000 km from Austin. We have no office in Austin.
In person or by video
Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
Language
Calls and project work in English.
Time zone: Central Time (CT)
Office-hours overlap: –
09:00–18:00 local time in both offices. Central Time is 1 hour ahead of our Vancouver office in winter and 2 hours in summer, so shared office hours fall in your late morning and afternoon.
Company-wide figures across all our services, not app projects.
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- Amsterdam · in person
- Paris · in person
- Madrid · in person
- Warsaw · in person
- Singapore · in person
- Vancouver · in person
- Gurugram · in person
Frequently asked questions
App development in Austin: before you book a call.
Do you have an office in Austin?
No. We serve Austin from our Vancouver office at 555 Burrard St, V7X 1M8 Vancouver, about 3,000 km away. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. Workshops, design reviews and weekly check-ins run in English.
How much does app development cost in Austin?
Pricing is custom. Cost depends on platforms, screens and features, integrations, design depth, compliance needs and your timeline. After a short brief and a free 30-minute call, you get a written estimate.
How long does it take to build an app?
Typically: discovery 1 to 3 weeks, design 2 to 5 weeks, build 8 to 16 weeks for a first version, testing and store release 1 to 3 weeks. These are ranges, not guarantees.
Should we build a native app or use Flutter or React Native?
Native (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) suits top performance and deep device features. Cross-platform (Flutter or React Native) shares one codebase and usually reaches both stores faster. We recommend one in discovery.
Do you build apps for start-ups and SaaS companies in Austin?
Yes, for example first versions and companion apps for software products. We start with a short discovery and a clickable prototype, then build in two-week sprints with a demo after each.
How do you handle the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act?
We plan clear notices, consent for sensitive data such as precise location, and requests to access or delete data into the app from the first sprint. Your legal adviser has the final word.
How do time zones work with your team?
Projects for Austin are led from our Vancouver office, which is 1 hour behind Central Time in winter and 2 hours in summer, so shared office hours fall in your late morning and afternoon.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
Who works on our project, and how do we communicate?
Projects are led by UnFoldMart from our international offices, with a small dedicated team; projects for Austin are led from our Vancouver office. Calls are by video, in English, with a demo after each sprint.
Can you take over an existing app?
Yes. We start with a review of the code, the store listings and the backend, then fix, upgrade or rebuild in steps, so your app stays available.
Building an app in Austin?
Tell us what you want to build; the quote follows in writing.