At Trio, our Mobile App Development Services are already helping businesses build high-performance, scalable applications for various platforms. We typically deploy our teams within 2 weeks, ensuring you can start delivering high-quality mobile applications swiftly and efficiently.
Sergio
Golang Developer
8 Years of Experience
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Sérgio has been a software developer for the past 7 years, specializing in building web applications using Javascript and React. In addition, he possesses experience in developing APIs and mobile apps. His professional experience encompasses working with startups, agencies, and as a consultant. Sérgio is a team player and an effective communicator. He is self-taught, driven by challenges, and always keen to expand his knowledge.
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Marcelo
Golang Developer
10 Years of Experience
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Marcelo is a specialist in mobile development with Javascript/Typescript, React Native, Java, and other related technologies. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and has experience working in small and big-sized companies building different types of apps.
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Lucas
Golang Developer
7 Years of Experience
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Lucas is a highly skilled and versatile creative professional with a broad range of expertise developing web, mobile, and backend applications. He’s successfully completed projects of varying scales and catered to diverse clients, including the creation of crypto wallet solutions and military athlete program applications. Known for his efficiency and reliability, Lucas is the go-to professional for achieving exceptional outcomes and consistent results.
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Caio
Golang Developer
10 Years of Experience
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Caio is a highly experienced professional specialized in web systems development. He has a deep understanding of the field and has excelled as a Team Leader, successfully managing global projects.
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All Trio Developers are senior-level with proven experience.
to fill most roles, sometimes within 3 days.
of time saved sourcing and interviewing candidates.
Our engineers stay on teams for 2+ years on average
| Criteria | Trio | Internal Hiring | Marketplace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time to find a senior developer | 0-3 weeks | 1-4 Months | 1-4 Months |
| 2 | Recruiting Fee | None | 15%-40% | None |
| 3 | Quality Guarantee | Yes | No | No |
| 4 | Failure Rate | Very Low | Low | Very High |
| 5 | Pre-Screened Candidates | Yes | No | No |
| 6 | Deep Technical Validation | Yes | No | No |
| 7 | Termination Costs | None | Very high | None |
A Trio Partner Experience Manager will work closely with you to understand your technical needs and gather detailed information about your current team and
Once our team has identified strong candidates that fit your team based on the details we gathered, we’ll present a list of senior developer profiles for your project.
Trio developer profiles are extremely detailed and transparent in order to save you time evaluating candidates. You’ll still be able to screen candidates before hiring if you wish.
As soon you review and sign off on a senior developer, our team will work with you to onboard and manage them for the duration of their tenure.
Our team is committed to delivering excellence as a plug-and-play engineering department that provides long-term stability and generates a positive impact to our partners.
Trio provides only the best senior developers across the most popular and stable web technologies. We focus on building processes that allow us to source, identify and manage senior developers that integrate and deliver real impact to your company.
Unlike freelance developers who do not feel the need to be committed to a team beyond their tasks, Trio’s senior developers integrate on a full-time basis and are dedicated to working with your team for the long haul. They collaborate in meaningful ways and understand how their work ties into the big picture.
Our core strength lies in our ability to enhance your current teams with senior developers who have the experience and capabilities to drive your roadmap forward in a way that less experienced developers simply cannot do.
Trio operates primarily in Latin America which shares favorable time-zone alignments across the entire United States. You’ll be able to collaborate easier with senior developers that are available when you are, and eager to work with you remotely.
Leverage Trio’s expertise in crafting top-tier mobile apps for the Apple ecosystem. Our iOS development services cover iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, and App Clips, delivering sleek, high-performance applications tailored to the Apple experience.
Develop robust and scalable Android applications with Trio. Our expert team builds apps for smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, ensuring seamless compatibility across all Android-based devices.
Build high-performance mobile apps with Trio that seamlessly run on both iOS and Android. Our cross-platform development solutions also extend to desktop and web apps, ensuring maximum reach and efficiency while reducing development costs.
To choose the best mobile app development company, review their portfolio, client testimonials, and expertise in any technologies you may need like iOS, Android, or cross-platform development. Make sure that they have experience in your industry and have worked on similar apps before to guarantee they’ll be familiar with best-practices as well as any regulations.
Native app development uses platform-specific languages like Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android, and only develop an app for one ecosystem at a time. Cross-platform development uses frameworks like React Native and Flutter to create a single app for both platforms, reducing costs but sacrificing some performance and optimizations.
The cost of mobile app development depends on project complexity, platform, and developer location. You could be looking at anything from a couple of thousand dollars if you have a simple app and make use of outsourcing, to several hundreds of thousands for complex apps using in-house developers.
Development timelines for mobile apps can vary. Simple apps take 3-6 months, while complex apps with custom integrations can take over a year. Agile development, and working with larger, more experienced teams can streamline the process.
A mobile app developer should have strong coding skills in Swift, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter, along with experience in UI/UX design, API integration, and security compliance. They should also have soft skills such as time management, communication, and anything else that will allow them to work efficiently as part of a team.
Some of the latest trends in mobile app development include the use of AI and machine learning to enhance personalization, blockchain for improved security and fraud detections, and 5G integration to boost app speed and efficiency. AR/VR and no-code platforms are also becoming more popular, but aren’t considered common-place yet.
Post-launch support in the form of regular maintenance and updates ensures your app stays updated, secure, and compatible with new OS versions. It also let’s you integrate new features and improve user experience over time to better suit any trends that are emerging amongst your competitors.
Common challenges that we’ve noted in mobile app development include scope creep, device compatibility issues, security vulnerabilities, integration with legacy features, and ongoing maintenance. Proper planning and experienced developers can mitigate these risks and in some cases prevent them entirely.
With Trio you will find the best and most experienced developers for nearshore outsource.
Brianna Socci
Co-Founder & COO of UBERDOC
Trio understands modern engineering which allows them to find high-quality individuals seeking opportunities to challenge themselves and develop new skills. Their engineers have the highest potential and have surpassed our expectations when taking the chance on them.
Brandon Chinn
Sr. Director of Product Engineering @ Tally
Trio is able to match us with the exact front-end and back-end developers we need. There's never been something we wanted that Trio wasn't able to deliver via their team. Their communication is excellent. They're prompt, clear, and highly available.
Meridith Harold
Founder & CEO of The Informed SLP
Trio's team has been outstanding when communicating with our team. We've worked with several of Trio's developers and each one was closely involved in all operations of our business, beyond just technological development.
Alec Harrison
Co-Founder of Visual Boston
Simple and easy. Always made themselves available. When questions would arise, documented options would be presented with pros and cons of each option. Made it very easy to work through issues.
Brian Kludas
VP of Client Success @ Axiom Sales Kinetics
10+ years of experience
With over 10 years of experience in software outsourcing, Alex has assisted in building high-performance teams before co-founding Trio with his partner Daniel. Today he enjoys helping people hire the best software developers from Latin America and writing great content on how to do that!
If you are in the beginning stages of your development or want to make changes to an existing app, you’ll probably be wondering how to find the right mobile app development company.
With so many options, finding the right software development company can be overwhelming.
Luckily, there are some easy indicators of whether or not an app development agency may be a good fit for you.
Trio has been in this industry for years, and we know exactly what makes a mobile app development company stand out: technical expertise and team culture alignment.
It is vital that you choose the right development team, whether you’re a startup building an MVP or a large enterprise needing internal technology.
At Trio, we offer a wide variety of developers, hiring only the top 1% of applicants to make sure that we give our clients access to the highest quality code when they develop an app.
Our staff augmentation and outsourcing models also provide access to global talent at highly competitive rates, leading to the most cost-effective development.
But before you decide to go with Trio for mobile or web app development, let’s walk through everything you’ll need to know so that you can make the most informed decision possible.
In our experience, choosing the right mobile application development company involves looking at several key aspects.
First, you need to look at their specific expertise or the fields in which they have experience.
For example, some companies might have a lot of iOS app development in their portfolio but may not have much experience with cross-platform app development.
While most of the top app development firms will have experience in a variety of fields, you should not make any assumptions and should ask to see their portfolio.
Doing so will help you figure out if they will be able to provide the high-quality mobile and web development that you need.
We would also recommend looking at client testimonials.
There is a lot more to software development services than technical ability. Testimonials and case studies will offer you more insight into how they tackled issues that came up in previous projects, as well as their overall development approach.
If you are already working with some developers or your new app development project needs to be integrated with existing systems of processes, it is very important that you consider the technology stack that is being used.
This can include development tools and frameworks, which will play a role in factors like development time and future scalability.
Finally, consider security and compliance. There are many regulations related to how you deal with user data, especially in industries like finance and healthcare. It may also play a role in your ability to advertise your product on platforms like app stores.
At Trio, we’ve seen that for a company to be set apart from all its competitors, it needs to focus on innovation, scalability, and a user-centered approach.
When you develop mobile apps, you need to create solutions that not only meet current needs but also allow for future growth.
With how quickly most industries are changing these days, you don’t want to struggle to add new features or support more users on your servers.
User experience is also at the forefront, with an emphasis on intuitive interfaces and smooth functionality. We all know the struggle of an unnecessarily complex app that is difficult to use or lags. Most of us don’t even bother to find a better alternative.
When working with a remote team, which is what you’ll be doing when you hire external development expertise, you’ll want to make sure they use agile development practices. These allow for flexibility and adaptability throughout the project.
Finally, consider ongoing post-launch support. Unless you are going to hire a developer permanently, seeking out a long-term tech partnership ensures that your app remains functional and up-to-date as technology evolves.
At Trio, this kind of support is a given, not only for future innovation but also for general maintenance. We want our clients to succeed when they build trust in tech partnerships with us!
When it comes to mobile development, staying familiar with trends is incredibly important. This gives you a good idea of what users are looking for and what features you may need to consider to keep up with your industry.
We’ve noticed significant growth in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, which are being used to create more personalized and intelligent apps.
Blockchain technology is enhancing security and transparency, especially in finance and healthcare applications, as we become more conscious of the consequences of data breaches.
As usual, faster is better. The increased integration of 5G is becoming more commonplace as a method of facilitating app speed and efficiency.
This has also made it easier to create useable augmented and virtual reality apps, which we are seeing more of in fields like education, gaming, and even retail.
Another exciting trend that our developers are making use of for iOS and Android development is the rise of low-code/no-code development platforms.
These make it easier to build an app without needing to know much about coding. In the case of experienced developers, though, it makes the design and development processes faster and more cost-effective.
At Trio, our developers need to possess strong coding skills.
These skills are usually used to build a high-quality mobile app in languages like Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and Flutter, as these languages are popular in the app development industry at the moment.
They also need niche skills.
Depending on the part of your custom mobile app development that they are working on.
This could be anything from a solid understanding of UI/UX design principles for front-end development to the knowledge of API and microservices integrations for back-end development.
You also need to consider their soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and effective client communication.
No matter how good a mobile app development company is, you won’t be able to work with them if they aren’t capable of keeping you updated and working with your in-house staff.
You need to be looking at their relevant experience in mobile software development. It doesn’t help if they’ve done hundreds of apps that are nothing like your app idea, so make sure that they’ve had similar projects.
You can use the entirety of their portfolio to pay attention to factors like performance metrics and design consistency, though.
You want a guarantee that they can produce an app that functions efficiently, but you can also get an idea of whether their work is visually cohesive.
Another factor to consider is whether or not they give any indication of post-launch support in their portfolio.
You’ll want to have the option to bring them on long-term, so you don’t have to waste time as a new developer learns about your custom app just to make small changes later.
The cost of hiring a developer varies based on several factors.
The complexity of the project significantly influences pricing – apps with advanced features or extensive back-end integrations require more development hours, which results in you paying more per developer.
The platform also plays a role. You may pay a very different rate for an Android and an iOS developer. You may also want to develop a separate app for Google Play and the Apple App Store.
This would be more expensive than creating a hybrid app where a lot of the same code can be reused for both operating systems, but the app might not be quite as efficient.
Outside of the time required to code, there are also variances in hourly rates. These differences are largely caused by the developer’s location and expertise.
For example, mid-level software developers with similar skill sets may expect to earn $47,000 if they live in Brazil but $124,000 if they are in the United States.
This large difference is one of the many reasons we love to take advantage of globalization and hire LATAM talent here at Trio.
Additionally, ongoing maintenance should be considered. Will you need to pay for a retainer to make sure your apps are regularly updated to ensure compatibility with new operating systems and devices?
One of the best ways to estimate the costs of hiring an app developer is to reach out to your chosen mobile app development firm. They should be able to let you know what you could expect to pay and help you come up with a plan that suits your budget.
At Trio, we follow a structured approach to mobile app development, ensuring that each project is executed with precision and efficiency throughout the development journey.
Initial consultation and planning: This is where we define the app’s goals, target audience, and key features.
UI/UX design wireframes and architecture: we create a skeleton of your entire app so that everyone is on the same page, and we can finalize coding timelines, budgets, and estimated costs.
Coding: Our developers focus on crafting both the front-end and the back-end of your app to your specifications using the latest technologies.
Testing and quality assurance: although testing occurs throughout the development process, there is one final round to ensure there are no issues. We perform rigorous testing across multiple devices and platforms to ensure seamless functionality.
Deploy and Maintain: We deploy the app and provide ongoing maintenance, ensuring long-term performance, regulatory compliance, and security.
The timeline for developing a mobile application depends on various factors, just like the cost.
The general complexity, the features you need, and additional requirements like the platforms and framework you need will all affect the total time.
Simple apps with basic functionalities can take anywhere from three to six months to develop, while more complex applications requiring advanced integrations, custom designs, or new and innovative features may take a year or longer.
We always recommend agile methodologies, and we’ve found that they can help streamline the process. They allow for iterative improvements and faster development cycles.
Additionally, having a well-defined project scope and clear communication between stakeholders can significantly impact delivery timelines by preventing you from wasting time on unnecessary code or features that you decide against later.
Since developing mobile and web applications can be a multi-faceted process, there are many things that can go wrong.
Scope creep is something we’ve seen all too often. This is the addition of new features after you’ve already set out your initial plan. The resulting development needs lead to extended timelines and increased costs.
Another issue that we see all the time is when people don’t ensure their apps are compatible across multiple devices.
This is usually an issue we deal with when clients have had an MVP developed by a company without expertise in mobile app development specifically.
To fix and prevent compatibility issues, you’ll need extensive testing and optimization, which is more efficient if done throughout the coding process.
Security vulnerabilities are also common. Robust encryption, authentication mechanisms, and other features will have to be integrated to make sure you comply with data regulations, especially if your app handles user data.
This is relatively simple but may require a developer with this unique skill set.
Finally, app downloads and internal adoption might see a dip if you don’t focus on maintenance. You always need to look out for issues based on real-world usage and incorporate feedback to improve user-friendliness.
Thorough testing, continuous feedback, and attention to detail are all important steps to ensuring the quality of your mobile and web solutions.
The only way to guarantee this is to hire developers with extensive expertise in app development who are invested in your project and want to do it well.
At Trio, we emphasize rigorous quality assurance processes, including both automated and manual testing, to catch and resolve potential issues before launch.
Regular code reviews and documentation also play a significant role in maintaining high development standards.
Finally, we focus on developer well-being. This fosters long-term satisfaction and performance, preventing burn-outs and making sure nothing gets missed.
App design should occur before most of the development. By taking care of all the details before you start, you can ensure that your app works well and your user interface is optimized to promote user engagement.
The results of a thoroughly thought-out app are things like seamless navigation, visual appeal, an intuitive interface, and a general alignment with user expectations and brand identity.
Without a comprehensive app design created by UX experts, you might find the entire app disjointed, difficult to use, and even unprofessional in appearance as developers interpret instructions loosely or miscommunicate with one another.
How to Incorporate User Feedback Throughout the Development Process?
We’ve already mentioned that you need to incorporate user feedback to refine your app and increase usability, but how can you do this?
At Trio, our developers like to integrate multiple feedback mechanisms. These include setting up analytics, making use of surveys, and even real-world testing and collaboration with the rest of your team if you’re creating an internal app.
By focusing on using this user feedback, as well as running tests that should pick up any issues, we can create iterative improvements. The result is that, with each version of the app, we are able to meet user needs better.
Android and iOS apps may seem similar on the surface, but the reality is that they are very different.
They use entirely different frameworks, app stores have different design guidelines, and they even require different testing approaches.
If you want to develop an iOS app, you’ll need to use Swift or Objective-C. For Android apps, your developers will use Kotlin or Java most of the time.
Developers also work within different environments, with iOS requiring Apple’s Xcode and Android utilizing Android Studio, each offering unique debugging and performance analysis tools.
Another thing you need to think about when comparing Android and iOS is the different devices that they run on. iOS only works on a limited number of Apple devices, while Android is widespread, making testing and deploying more complicated.
While a hybrid approach to development exists, you’ll still need to consider the unique requirements of each platform to make sure that you optimize the user experience.
Deciding on the right type of app depends on factors such as target audience, budget, and functionality requirements.
Ideally, you’d want people to be able to use your app within both iOS and Android. But this can be expensive if you create native apps for both.
Native development is definitely preferable in terms of performance, as each component of the app’s functionality is optimized.
However, cross-platform solutions like React Native and Flutter may provide a cost-effective alternative while maintaining functionality across devices.
Even though you will be sacrificing some processing power and will still have to make some ecosystem-specific changes, this is a more realistic option for most companies.
Alternatively, you could do some market research to figure out where most of your user base is located and prioritize native development based on your findings.
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), AI-driven applications, and IoT-integrated apps are all readily available now.
Progressive Web Apps bypass the need for an app store while being able to work on all devices and run offline. Think of a hybrid between a website and an app with the best of both worlds. They are highly cost-effective.
AI apps are also very popular, with recent advances in machine learning.
Many innovative mobile applications are using AI to provide personalized experiences behind the scenes, such as recommendations for e-commerce sites, while others are using the technology for upfront features like chatbots.
Here at Trio, our developers make sure that they are at the forefront of innovation, keeping up to date with the latest industry trends so that you can make use of them without excessive development costs.
If you’d like to get started, whether you’re building your mobile app from scratch with a limited budget or want help integrating new features into an existing app, reach out to us to schedule a free consultation!
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