Faq

Past performance is a good predictor of future results, and you can get a good idea of the level of skill that a mobile app developer can bring to the table by looking at other apps they’ve built. A high-quality app developer should be proud of the work that they’ve done and eager to provide examples of apps they’ve created.

You may not explicitly ask if an app developer understands your customers and business, but this is something that’s very important to dig into when you look for your potential partner. If a mobile app developer doesn’t take the time to understand your customers’ needs, wants, and behaviors, they won’t be able to empathize why they would want to use your app and won’t be able to build the features and user experience necessary for them.

Experience working with a company that is similar in size as yours is a very important but sometimes overlooked factor in selecting the right mobile app developer. A large enterprise is run very differently than a startup or small business, and these varying cultures can be reflected in the app development process. Larger companies may require formal documentation, specific project management processes, and more meetings and updates.

You’ll have a good idea of the features and functionality that you want in your mobile app, and you need to make sure that your developer can build them. Do you need ratings and reviews incorporated into your app? Does your app require integration with your phone’s accelerometer? Do you need your app to connect with existing back-end software? Again, looking at other apps that the developer has created will be helpful to see if they have direct experience with building the features you desire.

A good look at the developer’s past work is very valuable, but the process of getting to those results may be just as important. That’s why speaking with the mobile app developer’s past and current clients is very helpful and can give you an idea of how the developer manages the relationship throughout the development process. You should ask how reliable the developer is, how well they communicate, and how they deal with pressure and tight deadlines.