The World's Best Mobile App Developers 2012

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Index

1 UK Mobile App Developers

2 European Mobile App Developers

3 Nordic Mobile App Developers

4 Eastern European Mobile App Developers

5 USA Mobile App Developers

6 Canadian Mobile App Developers

7 Australia/New Zealand Mobile App Developers

8 Asian/Middle Eastern Mobile App Developers

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UK Mobile App Developers (Part 1)
• Grapple Mobile – Award-winning mobile development agency based in
London, with offices throughout Europe and the US. Worked with clients
such as Xbox, BT and Adidas.
• Somo Global – major mobile app developer as well as acting as a full
service mobile marketing agencyclients.
• Future Platforms - Brighton-based and well established mobile development
agency with a stellar client list and world class technical and design
credentials
• Ribot - highly respected mobile app development and design shop with an
award winning rosta of previous projects including for Tesco and other major
brands
• Paperbag- reported to be “lovely guys” developing mobile apps out
of London and Belfast.
• Ustwo - East London based mobile app developer behind major apps
including Barclays Pingit as well as in-house successes such as Mouth Off
• Hedgehoglab - the North of England’s best post-PC development house with
a string of major clients
• Mippin – Claims to be world's largest app developer and publisher. Mippin
offers both bespoke app development across Android, iOS and Blackberry
platforms. Clients include Disney, Cravens and GameHorizon.

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• Gospelware – Mobile app and mobile game developer based in
Gateshead, UK. Gospelware develops across Android, iOS and
BlackBerry platforms. Clients include Disney, Cravens and
GameHorizon.
• Episty – London-based software company that focuses on mobile app
and web app development. Clients include BT, Food Kingdom and
ArtsThread.
• Other Edition – Mobile development company that focuses on creating
digital magazines for the iPhone and iPad. Clients include magazine
brands such as Dazed and Confused and V Magazine.
• Mubaloo – Bristol-based mobile app developer that specialises in
creating bespoke business apps for corporate clients, such as NHS, AXA
and William Hill.
• PocketApp – Cross platform smartphone app developer based in
London, with offices in India. Clients include BBC, Sky, Vodafone and
Samsung.
• Golden Gecko – Award winning app developer base in London. Golden
Gecko claims to produce more apps than any other developer. Clients
include O2, Volkswagon and Unilever.

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• Simon Judge – Android-only developer based in Surrey, UK. Clients
include Philips, Oracle and Sony Ericsson.
• Copper Mobile – UK developer, with offices in the US and India, which
supports iOS, Android and Windows Phone development. Clients include
Cisco and the US Army.
• SnApp – UK developer that focuses on creating apps for businesses.
Has worked with Tesco, HMV and Waterstones.
• Portable Pixels – London-based iOS and Android developer, responsible
for the popular Hatchi virtual pet game. Clients include Audi, Alfa Romeo
and Wallpaper magazine.
• Bluemungas – Edinburgh-based iOS and Android developer. Clients
include The Co-operative and rock band The Proclaimers.
• Create Digital Media – iOS and Android development team based in Kent
responsible for a number of featured iPhone apps. Has worked with
travel brands Belle France and Alan Rogers.
• Red Ninja – Liverpool-based cross platform app developer that focuses
on augmented reality and location-based applications. Clients include
Slazenger and TicketLine.

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• Streamba – Multi-platform smartphone app developer with offices in
Glasgow and London. Developed apps for Moviecom.tv, Atlantic Fast
Food and Peterson SBS.
• The App Factory – Multi-platform app developer, based in
Manchester, that focuses on the Android platform. Developed popular
apps such as Facebook Pro and Find Phone.
• Common – Award-nominated Android and iPhone app developer based
in Huddersfield. Clients include Moonpig and HTC.
• Gourmet Pixel – iOS-only developer responsible for a number of award-
winning apps. Clients include Electronic Arts, Virgin and Shakeaway.
Based in Berkshire.
• Waracle – Mobile app developer based in Dundee, Scotland. Clients
include Virgin Atlantic, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Football
Association.
• Chelsea Apps Factory - West London based apps production
company, working with leading brands and media companies.
• Mokaza – London-based app development team, responsible for iPhone
apps SuperDoc, WordBlox and Instabam.

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European Mobile App Developers
(part 1)
• Mobail Apps – Corporate app iPhone and Android app developer based
in Madrid, Spain, Clients include Telefonica, Palladium, and Barcelo.
• MAD Ideas – iOS, Android and web app developer based in Madrid,
Spain. Has developed a number of transport-related apps for clients,
including MADbus, RAEplus and BCNbus.
• La Fapptoria – Barcelona-based developer covering iOS, Android,
Windows Phone and BlackBerry apps. Has developed apps for El
Mundo, Real Valladolid CF, and Sara Lee.
• DuoApps – iOS and Android developer based in Corsica, France. Has
developed apps for a range of clients including Gizmodo, Menly and
French magazine Marianne2.
• KickYourApp – Paris-based app developer that uses a middleware
development platform to create promotional apps for brands. Clients
include EuroSport, Relais& Chateaux and Sprite.
• iD Apps – Multi-platform developer based in Boulogne, France. Clients
include spirit brand Pernod and catering service Centrale De Reglement
Des Titres.

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European Mobile App Developers
(part 2)
• Green Robot – Android app developer based in Berlin, Germany.
Developed popular apps such as QuickSearch, GroovyMovie and
PreisScanner.
• MobileJuice – App developer based in Belgium. Develops apps across
iOS, Android and BlackBerry and for clients such as Nokia, BMW and
Red Bull.
• Magic Apps – Android, iOS and Samsung Bada app developer based in
Suresnes, France. An official Samsung Bada partner.
• EdgeLabs – Windows Phone, iOS and Android developer based in
Lisbon, Portugal. Clients include Samsung, LG and Portugal’s transport
body Metro do Porto.

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Nordic Mobile App Developers
• Boost – mobile web focused app developer based in
Norway
• Crystal Code - iOS developer based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Offers both iPhone app development and mobile enterprise
development. Clients include Puma, McDonalds and
Pacifico.
• Vitamin Interactive - Based in Malmo, Sweden. Produces
mobile apps for iPhone and Android for client such as Sony
Ericsson, O2 and Vodafone.
• Plexical - App developer that focuses on HTML5 web-apps
that are cross platform compatible. Based in
Goteburg, Sweden

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Eastern European Mobile App
Developers
• Miquido - a mobile apps studio based in the heart of the
beautiful city of Krakow, Poland, working for international
and Polish clients across IoS, Android and mobile web
• Next Root - Romanian app developer based in Timisoara.
Works across Windows Phone, iOS, Android and HTML5
Platforms.
• 4mobile - Android and iOS app developer based in
Prague, Cezch Republic. Worked with brands such as
Samsung, Hallmark and Glu.

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US Mobile App Developers (Part 1)
• Applico – Award-winning app developer, and mobile consultant, based in
New York. Works across BlackBerry, Android and iOSplattforms. Clients
include Toshiba, General Motors and NBC.
• WillowTree Apps – One of the largest app developers in the USA, working
across iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry platforms. Apps
include Double Dream Hands, Fearless Flowers and Catch 21. Based in
Charlottesville, VA.
• XCube Labs - Multi-platform app developer based in Dallas, Texas. Has
developed over 400 apps, including Tap Zoo, iTarot, and Health Assist.
• YMedia Labs – Award-winning app developer based in San Francisco.
YMedia Apps include eCorner, Gootnau and Alpha Writer.
• Mobisoft – Android, BlackBerry and iOS app developer based in Houston,
Texas. Has developed over 130 apps across the Android Market, BlackBerry
World and App Store.
• ArcTouch – San Francisco-based app studio working across iOS, Android,
Windows Phone and BalckBerry platforms. Clients include Walmart,
Honeywell and CBS.
• Artyllect – San Francisco-based app developer with over 70 apps across
Android, iOS and BlackBerry. Clients include IBM, TrendMicro and Intel.

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• Mozzapp – iOS and Android developer based in San Francisco. Combines
onsite design with offshore development. Clients include MTV and The abc
network.
• Duff Research – Mobile app developer based in San Francisco, working
across Android, iOS and Amazon’s Kindle. Clients include Adidas and TiVo.
• DoubleDutch – San Francisco-based app developer that specialises in
creating geo-social enterprise apps for businesses. Clients include Adobe,
HP and Cisco.
• Tiny Mobile – iOS, Android and Windows Phone app developer based in
San Francisco. Developed the apps Ace Coin Bulldozer and Ace Slot
Casino.
• Cosmic Cube – San Francisco-based developer specialising in white label
productivity and entertainment apps on iOS and Android.
• Tierra Innovation – iOS, Android and web developers based in New York
City. Developed apps for The New Yorker and Napster.
• Appital – New York-based iOS, Windows Phone and Android developer that
specialises in enterprise, location-based and consumer-facing apps. Clients
include SeaWorld and Central Park.
• Tendigi - iOS developer based in New York. Developed apps for Ford, IBM
and Estee Lauder.

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• Maag Studios – New York-based developer with offices in India.
Developers for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry
platforms.
• Two Bulls – Award-winning app developer that specialises in
augmented reality. Has worked with clients such as CocaCola,
Sesame Street and Deloitte.
• Ubermind – Seattle-based app developer that works across iOS
and Android. Clients include AmTrack and Alaska Airlines. Backed
by Deloitte.
• Pixel Lab – Seattle-based developer that specialised in Windows
Phone and HTML5 platforms. Responsible for porting Cut The
Rope to HTML5 and Evernote to Windows Phone 7.

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Canadian Mobile App Developers
• Flowfinity – Enterprise app development platform based in Vancouver,
Canada, enabling business to create their own apps. Clients include
Heinz and Bacardi.
• WhereCloud – iOS and Android app developers based in Montreal.
WhereCloud boasts its apps have generated over 3 million downloads.
Clients include Yellow Pages, LCG Medical and ShopWise.
• Spark Platform – iOS and Android developer based in Ottawa, but with
offices in Algeria and France. Clients include ClubMed, Algeria Post
and The National Bank of Greece. Also offer mPayment solutions.
• MindSea - Canadian iOS and Android app developer based in Halifax.
Apps include PocketBooth, Masterfile and Post Media Newspapers.
• FingerFood – iOS, blackBerry and Android developers based in Port
Moody, BC. Developed popular apps such as the Black Friday
shopping app and Snog Marry Avoid.
• Ripe Apps - Toronto-based iOS and Android developer that offers a
profit-share funding model for apps. Clients include Bank of Montreal
and Chorus Entertainment.
• Szello – App developer focusing on iPhone and BlackBerry
development. Developed the popular Keep Up game and the video
app for TED. Based in Ottawa.

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Australia/New Zealand Mobile App
Developers (Part 1)
• OutWare – Award winning iPhone, Android and iPad developers
based in Melbourne, Australia. Developed apps for major brands
such as Visa, Penguin Books and Sensis.
• NextFaze – Develops iPhone, iPad and Android apps, with a focus
on apps for festivals and events. Clients include The Field Day
festival and Toyota. Based in North Adelaide, Australia.
• Secret Lab – Multi-platform app developer that specialises in
smartphone games, such as Day of the Tiki and Heroes of the
North. Based in Tasmania, Australia.
• Appiphany – iPhone and Android app developer based in
Melbourne, Australia. Developed apps such as Live Scene, Faces
& Places and City Tag. Offers joint venture app funding model.
• Wave Digital – iPhone, Android and Windows Phone developer
based in Melbourne, Australia. Clients include Spec Savers, AXA
and Australia Post.
• iApps – Multi-platform app developer based in Maloolaba, Australia,
with offices in India. Develops both enterprise and consumer apps,
including Pokemaker, Flight Box and iHeard.

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Australia/New Zealand Mobile App
Developers (Part 2)
• Moa Creative – App developer based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Develops iOS, Android and Windows Phone apps for major
brands such as AA, 3 News and Air New Zealand.
• Smudge Apps – iPhone, Android and Windows Phone developer
based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Has developed over 100
apps for clients such as Vodafone, Yellow Pages and Grolsch.

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Asian/Middle Eastern Mobile App
Developers (Part 1)
• Robosoft – Award-winning multiplatform app developer based in Udupi,
India. Robosoft mainly focuses on casual game development and
developed titles Ranch Rush and Pipe Mania.
• Vxtindia – Mobile Development company based on out of Pune, India, with
a track record of producing high quality apps and games
• RapidSoft - India-based app developer, with New York offices. Works
across all major mobile platforms. Clients include the Australian
governement and India’s national highway regulator NHAI.
• Sourcebits – Bangalore-based app developer, with offices in New York and
San Francisco. Offers app development across all mobile platforms, as
well as Facebook and web apps. Clients include Coca Cola and blog Boy
Genius Report.
• Synqua – Mumbai-based app developer that focuses on producing mobile
games for clients and the Synqua brand. Apps include Lugage Mania and
Gravity Surf.
• WINIT – Cross-platform app developer headquartered in Hyderabad,
India, with offices in New York and the Netherlands. Clients include Jet
Airways and Cisco.

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Asian/Middle Eastern Mobile App
Developers (Part 2)
• Divum – Multiplatform app developer based in Bangalore, India. Has
created apps for a number of global clients including ESPN, Yahoo and
MTV.
• iAuro – Android and iOS developer based in Maharashtra, India, with over
50 apps published across the App Store and Android market, including MS
Portfolio, Peak Meetings and PhonePhix.
• Appio – New start-up app developer based in Singapore, with offices in
Vietnam and the UK. Focuses on enterprise apps, for clients such as
Smart Finance and Truffle Net.
• Data Calibre – iOS developer based in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia. Apps
include BusyBee, Social Reminders and Baby Booth.
• Ono Apps – Israeli app developer working across iOS and Android
platforms. Apps include Mix-Tones, Guinness’ official app and Fitango.
• Zemingo – iOS and Android app developer based in Israel. Apps include
Dit It!, Coffe Call and Seembee.
• iPhSoft – Israeli iOS app developer that specialises in iPhone games.
Clients include AT&T Red Sprite Studios and Adventure Soft.
• Gini Apps – iOS-only developer based in Israel. Clients include Hyundai
and Poker Radar.

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