Hakan Sevimoğlu Hakan SevimoğluFreelance Developer · 18 yrs
Getting an app built

How to Choose Between App Development Companies: What to Look For

If you're looking for a company to build your mobile app, here's what to watch for when comparing quotes, and how we'd move forward if you work with me.

Quick answerWhen choosing an app development company or developer, check: their apps live on the App Store and Google Play, which screens and features the quote covers, whether the app is published under your own developer account, whether you receive the source code, whether the backend and admin panel are included, and what support you get after launch. Hakan Sevimoğlu is a freelance developer with 18 years of experience who builds iPhone and Android apps together with the admin panel and server side.

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Check these 6 points when comparing quotes

  1. Do they have live apps you can see in the store?
  2. Does the quote cover both iPhone and Android?
  3. Are the admin panel and server (backend) included in the price?
  4. Will the app be published under your account?
  5. Will the source code be handed over to you?
  6. Who handles updates and iOS version compatibility after launch?

Why do prices vary so much?

The gap between two quotes usually comes down to scope: one only builds the screens, the other also includes the server, admin panel, notifications, payments and store publishing. Ask for an itemized quote and ask what is not included. In my quotes, every screen, every integration and post-launch support are listed separately.

If you build your app with me

In our first meeting I listen to your idea, sketch the screens and give you a clear quote within 24 hours. During development you try the app on your phone every week. The app is published in your name and the code is handed over to you. Example apps: Ezan Vakti (App Store), iPhone security scan, Kassa. Details: mobile app development.

What I offer

  • Live apps

    Examples live on the App Store.

  • iPhone + Android

    Two platforms, one backend.

  • Panel and server included

    An admin panel to manage your app.

  • In your account

    The app and code belong to you.

  • Clear quote

    Itemized, within 24 hours.

  • Post-launch support

    Updates and iOS/Android compatibility.

Agency, off-the-shelf package or freelance expert?

See at a glance which model delivers the most value for the same budget.

Software agency vs. off-the-shelf package vs. freelance developer
CriteriaSoftware AgencyOff-the-shelf / SaaSHakan Sevimoğlu
Point of contactSales + project manager + teamSupport lineThe expert who writes the code
Cost structureOffice, sales and management layers are priced inPer-user / monthly license, foreverDevelopment work only
Fit to your businessScope changes need extra contracts✕ You adapt to the package✓ Software adapts to you
Response timeTickets, meetings, approval chainsQueued✓ Direct WhatsApp / phone
Technical depthDepends on who is on the teamLimited customization✓ 18 years, every layer from mobile to IoT
MaintenanceKnowledge is lost when the team changesData risk if the product shuts down✓ Supported by the person who built it

Example projects

A selection of live projects serving real users.

How we work

  1. Free intro call

    We clarify needs, existing systems and goals together.

  2. Quote & roadmap

    Scope, technology, timeline and budget within 24 hours.

  3. Staged development

    Weekly demos and a live test environment.

  4. Launch & support

    Go-live, training and ongoing maintenance.

Free pre-analysisThe first meeting and roadmap are completely free, with no obligation.

Staged delivery and approvalYou review each module on a test environment before we move on.

Written scope and rightsScope, delivery and source code rights are defined in the contract.

Frequently asked questions

How much do app development companies charge?

Prices vary widely by scope; the number of screens, admin panel, payments, maps and number of platforms determine the price. Ask for an itemized quote and ask what is not included.

Agency or freelance developer?

An agency has a team and a project manager; with a freelance developer you work directly with the person writing the code. What matters is live apps, a transparent quote and a support commitment.

What should an app development contract include?

Scope (screens and features), delivery schedule, payment plan, source code and account ownership, and the post-launch support period.

When will my app be ready?

A simple first version is usually ready in 4-8 weeks; larger scopes are delivered in phases.

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