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We Build Quality Mobile Apps for Maryland & DC Businesses

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Mobile App Development

Problem-Focused Design

We develop Mobile Apps for your business by connecting your vision with the problem that currently exists in the market. A critical mistake many founders & businesses make is falling in love with their products instead of the problem. We are here to ensure that doesn't happen. Whether you have a simple idea or an extremely complex one, our team at FA can handle it.

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Comprehensive Mobile App Development Services

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React Native & Flutter Development

Cross-Platform Development

It's not every day that a framework comes around which has as much impact as React Native and Flutter have had. These programming frameworks allow developers to have one core codebase and bridge this natively to both iOS and Android. This means we can build a Mobile app for your business on both iPhone and Android in less time without compromising on performance like you would with old cross platform frameworks.

Swift & Kotlin Development

Fully Native

Have an older mobile app that you have already developed for your business with a truly native programming language? If so our team of developers has built countless apps in Swift and Kotlin if you want to use fully native technologies. These apps truly have the best experience on native devices especially if you are looking to build a mobile app with more complexity that uses the device's features like GPS, push notifications, or the accelerometer.

RAINN: Self-Care App

RAINN: Self-Care App

The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence.

Napp: Reliable, Affordable, On-Demand Childcare

Napp: Reliable, Affordable, On-Demand Childcare

It's #napptime! Napp brings instant and trustworthy childcare to your fingertips. Napp uses your Facebook and contact connections to show you locally vetted and top-rated sitters in our network so you can book them FAST!

Let's Rallie: Support Local Events

Let's Rallie: Support Local Events

We're not a review site, a search engine, or an advanced booking travel app. We are event management software for local businesses and organizations, focused on empowering businesses through real-time content.

My Beach Mobile: Digital Tags

My Beach Mobile: Digital Tags

We are here to make going to the beach easier. Get electronic beach tags right on your mobile device! Whether you want day, week, or season passes, we are the easiest way to buy and use beach tags.

Stan Healthcare: Nurse Shift Tracker

Stan Healthcare: Nurse Shift Tracker

This app is meant to make applying and getting accepted to a job easier. You can also use the app to check-in to your shift and check-out when you are leaving.

Puppaws: Doggy Daycare

Puppaws: Doggy Daycare

A professional pet care service in Baltimore, MD offering doggy daycare, dog walking, and overnight boarding. Booking the next appointment for your four-legged family members just got a whole lot easier!

ReBokeh: Accessibility App

ReBokeh: Accessibility App

The ReBokeh app was designed with moderate vision impairment in mind. Create custom video filters, unique to you and your environment — simply see the world how you want to.

BCPSOPE: App for Teachers Union

BCPSOPE: App for Teachers Union

Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace. We protect and improve the wages, benefits and work conditions of our members and their families and advocate for a safe, fair, and healthy workplace.

Upswing Poker

Upswing Poker

Poker preflop charts from UpswingPoker.com for Online, Live & MTT games. These charts show you the best statistical move to make in Texas Holdem poker before the flop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We've got answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

We take on a variety of projects including web applications, mobile apps, prototyping, and AI integration. We specialize in building custom software to address specific business problems.

Do you handle website hosting and maintenance after launch?

Yes, we provide optional hosting and maintenance services to ensure your website remains secure, up-to-date, and performs optimally over time. We have flexible post launch agreements called "Do Not Exceeds" budgets. This allows us to set a max amount of hours per month we can work, if you need us, but there's no requirements to "use it or lose it." Any hours left will just roll over to the following month. Our Startup clients love this flexibility.

What's the difference between a custom website and a template or website builder?

A custom website is built from the foundation tailored specifically to your unique business needs and brand identity. It provides better performance, more complex features, scalability, and flexibility compared to template-based builders which often have limitations in design and functionality. Template builders, on the other hand, are excellent in scenarios where you do not need complex features and you just need a simple, informational, website.

How much does it cost to hire an app developer?

The cost ultimately will vary based on the features you need. We can tell you we've built very simple apps that take about a week up to extremely complex ones that took +6 months. Most apps we've built typically take a few hundred hours spent over the course of 3-4 months to design and build properly. We offer free consultations to understand your needs and provide a customized quote.

How long does it take to build a mobile app?

Similar to web development, it depends on complexity. On average, a mobile app can take 3 to 6 months from initial design to launching on the App Store and Google Play.

Can you takeover my existing mobile app or website?

Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps or websites that are struggling with performance issues. One of the things we pride ourselves on is having launched 100% of the projects we've built. Sadly, that's not very true for most other agencies where the project will fall apart before ever going live despite the client having spent 70% of their budget already.

Can you add AI features to my existing app or website?

Yes! We can integrate AI-driven functionalities like chatbots, recommendation engines, and data analytics into your existing platforms to enhance user experience. We've done this for many of our small businesses and startups since they are typically the first groups of companies experimenting with AI features.

How much do you charge?

I hate to say it but, it depends. We price ourselves based on hourly rate x how many hours we think it'll take to build. If you reach out we'd love to get you a free accurate estimation for your project.

What technologies do you use to build websites and apps?

We work primarily with Next.js, Payload CMS, PHP/CodeIgniter, and React Native, hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure. We favor self-hosted, open-source tools so you own your stack rather than being locked into a vendor.


Can you fix or take over an existing app?

Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps that are struggling with performance issues.

Frederick Thoughts

With nearly 4,000 businesses in the Frederick, Maryland area there are countless questions faced by founders every day. We hope our thoughts on Mobile app development can help answer some of them.

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