Software and app development · Columbus, Ohio
Mobile app development company in Columbus that ships in about 7 weeks
Looking for a mobile app development company in Columbus, Ohio? We build mobile apps, web apps and custom software for insurers, retail and consumer brands, health distributors and suppliers in central Ohio. Builds usually cost $7,000 to around $30,000, the first release ships in 5 to 10 weeks, and you own the code.
Written scope and quote after the call. NDA on request. You own the code.
Teams we have built software for
Columbus insurers, retail brands and suppliers get an app or custom tool scoped on one call, priced in writing and live in about 7 weeks.
Engineering is in-house: 16 people in San Francisco and 30+ remote specialists. Columbus runs three hours ahead of us, so review calls sit in your afternoon every week. Our client list includes Citi, Spirit Airlines and the Miami Dolphins.
What do you want to build in Columbus?
Pick the closest one. Each page shows how we build it, real examples and how to get a quote.
- Build a mobile appiOS and Android apps for your customers or your field team.
- Build a web app or SaaSBrowser-based products, client portals and multi-tenant SaaS with billing.
- Add AI to my businessAI features, assistants on your own data, and agents that do real work.
- Replace spreadsheets with softwareInternal tools, dashboards and custom systems built around how you work.
- Launch an MVPFrom idea to a first version real users can try, in weeks.
- Set up or fix my CRMHubSpot, monday.com, Pipedrive or GoHighLevel, set up and connected.
Apps and software we build for Columbus businesses
Insurance agencies and carriers
Your policyholders email claims with missing photos and call for every status update.
We build a claims and documents portal with photo upload, status tracking and payments, connected to your policy and CRM systems.
Retail and consumer brands
Customers buy once and never come back, and your store platform cannot run a guided program.
We build a commerce web app with programs, reminders and reorders, the approach that took Loop Biolabs' repeat purchase from 23% to 61%.
Contractors and staffing firms near New Albany
Crews, shifts and safety certificates are tracked in spreadsheets that break as the job grows.
We build a crew scheduling and credential tool with conflict checks, on-site clock-in and expiry alerts.
Internal tools developmentSimilar build: Life Line Ambulances
Custom product and apparel brands
Returns eat your margin because customers cannot see what they are ordering.
We build a product designer with a true-to-life preview, like Drop My Drip, where returns stayed at 4%.
Planning something like this in Columbus? The first call is free and you leave with a clear next step.
Get a free project quoteBuilds closest to what Columbus businesses need
All 44 builds →What does it cost to hire our mobile app development company in Columbus?
$7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000
Our own price for a Columbus build, project-based or hourly, in writing before any work starts. Design, the build, testing, store launch and a handover in your name are included; the pricing page lists what is in and out.
How a build works, from first call to handover
Across our published builds the first release shipped in 5 to 10 weeks, with a median of 7. Integrations and compliance work add more time than screens do. See how long our builds took.
Free 30-minute project call, then written scope and quote, then design you approve, then build with weekly demos, then test and launch, then handover you own, then support when you need it.
Get a free project quoteHow to compare app development companies in Columbus
Ask every firm on your Columbus shortlist for a written price, launch times on named projects, who writes the code, and whose name the code and store accounts are in. Our answers: $7k to $30k, a first release in 5 to 10 weeks, Shivam Pujara's in-house team, and everything in your name. The full list is in how to choose a software development company.
What clients say
“They translated very complex operational processes into software that feels simple for our team to use.”
“Communication was clear, timelines were realistic, and the final product matched what was scoped.”
“Working with [our team] was the best decision we made in this process. We went from a 6 month development cycle to a 10 week timeline.”
Why Columbus, Ohio teams hire us for custom software development
Columbus teams usually need one tool beside their enterprise systems: a claims portal, a loyalty program, a supplier onboarding app or a crew scheduler. We build that tool, connect it to what you already run, and hand it over documented. For Loop Biolabs, our ecommerce build lifted repeat purchase from 23% to 61% for enrolled customers. For Drop My Drip, customers ordered 19,000 custom garments in year one with returns held at 4%. Need a customer portal or ecommerce web app? That is the work we ship.
Supplying the Intel project in New Albany, or another large build-out? Crews, shifts and certifications outgrow spreadsheets fast. We build internal tools like the staffing system that cut Life Line Ambulances' scheduling conflicts by 89%. Corporate teams in Columbus also tell us IT security review takes time, so we put hosting, access and data handling into the written scope early and plan the review into your timeline.
How to hire an app developer in Columbus: 5 things to settle first
- Can they show proof that matches my project?
Published builds with named clients and stated results. Ours are on our work page.
- How long will our IT security review take?
Corporate teams should share hosting, access and vendor requirements before kickoff so review does not stall launch.
- Which Ohio data rules apply?
Ohio requires breach notice within 45 days under ORC 1349.19, and a written security program can earn a safe harbor under ORC Chapter 1354.
- Is the scope, price and timeline in writing?
Screens, integrations, milestones and the price, on paper before work starts. Our pricing page shows what moves a build toward $30,000.
- Will I own the code?
Code, app store and hosting accounts in your name, plus a recorded walkthrough and written docs at handover.
Which Ohio laws change how your app is built?
The Ohio rules we design consent screens, data retention and breach logging around. A planning summary, not legal advice.
| Rule | What it means for the build |
|---|---|
| Consumer privacy law | No comprehensive consumer privacy law in force as of 2026-10-31. Apps serving users in other states still need to meet those states' rules, and sector laws (health, finance, children) apply regardless. |
| Data breach notification | Ohio Rev. Code § 1349.19: notice deadline 45 days after discovery. We build audit logs that show what data was touched, so notice can be accurate and on time. |
| Ohio Data Protection Act safe harbor (ORC Chapter 1354) | Voluntary: a written cybersecurity program conforming to NIST/ISO 27001/PCI DSS etc. gives an affirmative defense to breach tort claims. (effective 2018-11-02) |
| Social Media Parental Notification Act (ORC § 1349.09) | Parental consent for under-16 accounts; permanently enjoined 2025-04-16, 6th Cir. reversed 2-1 on 2026-06-18 and remanded; check docket. (effective enforceability in flux) |
| Sales tax on SaaS | partial: Automatic data processing / computer / electronic information services (incl. SaaS) taxable only when sold for use in business (ORC 5739.01(B)(3)(e); OAC 5703-9-46).. Relevant if you will sell your app as a subscription. |
| Time zone | Eastern. Our team works from San Francisco (Pacific), with remote specialists covering other hours, so Columbus working hours overlap with ours every weekday. |
Checked 2026-10-31 against state sources; confirm with counsel before launch.
Engineers you can talk to
16 in-house engineers plus 30+ remote specialists, and 44 published builds with the results each client saw.
Alpit PatelFounder and CEOEngineering is led by co-founder and CTO Shivam Pujara.Mobile app development company in Columbus: questions people ask
How much does it cost to hire an app developer in Columbus?
With us, a typical mobile app, web app or custom system costs $7,000 to around $25,000 to $30,000, and Columbus pricing matches everywhere else. One workflow with a few screens sits near the low end; portals with payments, several roles and integrations with policy or commerce systems move toward the top. You get the price in writing after a free 30-minute call.
How long does it take to build an app or custom software?
The 44 builds on our work page went live in 5 to 10 weeks each; the typical one took 7. Loop Biolabs' store took 6 weeks and Drop My Drip took 8. Corporate projects in Columbus often add time for security review and system access, so we plan those into the written scope rather than discovering them mid-build.
How do I find an app developer for my startup?
Look for a team that has taken MVPs from first call to launch and publishes those builds with named clients and results. Ask who writes the code, get the scope and price in writing, and make sure the code and accounts will belong to your company. We have 44 published builds, a 16-person in-house team, and first releases in 5 to 10 weeks.
Can you build a customer portal for an insurance company in Columbus?
Yes. Insurance portals we build cover quotes, policy documents, claims intake with photo upload, payments and status updates, connected to your policy administration and CRM systems. Role-based access, audit logs and document retention go into the first release. We request test access early, because that is usually the slowest step.
What Ohio data laws apply to a Columbus app?
Ohio has no California-style consumer privacy law. Breach notice is required within 45 days of discovery under ORC 1349.19, and the Ohio Data Protection Act gives a legal defense to businesses that keep a written cybersecurity program following a framework like NIST. We build logging, access control and documentation that support both.
Do I need an app developer in Columbus, or can I work with a remote team?
Remote works when the routine is clear. We have no Columbus office; our in-house engineers in San Francisco are three hours behind you, so reviews happen in your afternoon. You get a weekly demo, a staging link to test anytime, and a written scope and quote before work starts.
How do free apps make money?
Free apps usually earn through in-app purchases, a paid upgrade or subscription, ads, or a fee on each transaction made inside the app. Business apps often make money indirectly, by keeping customers coming back or cutting staff time. Loop Biolabs' store, which we built, lifted repeat purchase from 23% to 61% for enrolled customers. We plan the model before the first screen.
How do I choose a mobile app development company in Columbus?
Start with proof: published builds, named clients, stated results. Then ask who will write your code, whether the scope and price will be in writing, how security review is handled, and whether the code and accounts end up in your name. The company that answers all of that plainly is the one to shortlist.
Can you build scheduling software for a contractor working on the Intel site?
Yes. We build crew scheduling, certification tracking, on-site clock-in and invoicing tools for contractors and staffing firms. Life Line Ambulances' staffing system, which we built in 8 weeks, cut scheduling conflicts by 89% and its invoicing cycle from 24 days to 6. We start with the workflow you run today and design it to grow.
Should I hire a freelancer or an app development company?
A freelancer can suit a small, well-defined job. An app development company suits a product that needs design, mobile, backend and testing at once, plus someone accountable if a person leaves. Either way, get the scope and price in writing and the code in your name. We bring a 16-person in-house team, and you own everything from the first commit.
More answers from our engineers
Nearby
Sources
- Intel in Ohio (New Albany, Licking County site), checked Nov 3, 2026
- Ohio Revised Code 1349.19, breach notification, checked Nov 3, 2026
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1354, Ohio Data Protection Act safe harbor, checked Nov 3, 2026
- aibrevo published build results (Loop Biolabs, Drop My Drip, Life Line Ambulances), checked Nov 3, 2026
Free project call
Building an app in Columbus? Pick a time for your free call.
Tell us what you want to build, then choose a 30-minute slot. You leave the call with the scope, the risks and a realistic timeline, and a written quote follows. Typical builds run $7,000 to around $25,000-$30,000.
- A written scope and price before any work starts
- First release in 5 to 10 weeks on our 44 published builds
- Code and accounts in your name from the first commit
- NDA on request, signed before you share details
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- Jot down what the app should do: who uses it, the three or four things it must handle, and any deadline.
- Have examples handy: apps you like, sketches or screenshots, and the tools it needs to connect to.
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