The Development Factory

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Founded:
2009
Hourly Rates:
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Ratings:
4.7 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Healthcare Food & Beverage Information Technology Automotive Travel & Hospitality Gaming & Gambling Manufacturing Aerospace & Defense

Where We Specialize

20% Mobile App Development
Mobile App Development 20%
Web Development 18%
E-commerce Development 18%
Software Development 15%
IoT Development 15%
Headless Commerce 14%

Industry Expertise

Entertainment100%

Typical Project Size

58% Small Business
36% Enterprise
6% Midmarket Business

About

The Development Factory works with clients to plan, build, and ship digital products. Their core services include Mobile App Development. The company operates with a team of 10 - 49 professionals. Typical hourly rates run around $100 - $149 / hr/hr. The Development Factory holds a 5.0-star rating across 5 client reviews. The Development Factory operates out of Los Angeles, CA. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating The Development Factory.

The Development Factory Reviews

4.7 8 Reviews
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Skilled Software Development Team That Understood Our Business

Derek Henderson / Founder & CEO | May 27, 2026

Our experience with The Development Factory was really positive from start to finish. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Our company worked with The Development Factory to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Seattle, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Founder & CEO at Bridgewater Health, a Healthcare company based in Seattle, USA. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Software Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Software Development partner.

Honest advice and solid execution

Daniel Qureshi / Owner | May 07, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

The Development Factory was brought in to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. Overall it was a 2-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Food & Beverage
Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Horizon Bakery LLC is a Food & Beverage business in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As Owner, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The Development Factory.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Software Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. The Development Factory asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Food & Beverage clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

The Development Factory Delivered a Quality Mobile App Development Solution on Time

Rob Holmes / Founder | Apr 16, 2026

The Development Factory did good work for us, and we would use them again. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We hired The Development Factory to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Information Technology
Location:
Nottingham, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Lakeshore Digital Ltd is a Information Technology business in Nottingham, UK. As Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The Development Factory.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mobile App Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Would happily work with them again

Yousef Al Mansoori / Director of IT | Mar 18, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

The Development Factory was brought in to set up a sensor network and alerts for our cold storage facilities. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Dubai, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Director of IT at Evergreen Motors FZ-LLC, a Automotive company based in Dubai, UAE. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to set up a sensor network and alerts for our cold storage facilities before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IoT Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Automotive and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Eric Fisher / VP of Engineering | Feb 26, 2026

The Development Factory did an excellent job for us. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged The Development Factory to build a Shopify store with custom features for our product range. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
E-commerce Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Travel & Hospitality
Location:
Boston, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as VP of Engineering at Pioneer Hospitality Inc. We operate in Travel & Hospitality and most of our customers are in and around Boston, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to build a Shopify store with custom features for our product range before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly E-commerce Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

They listened, asked the right questions, and delivered

Sarah MacDonald / Senior Engineering Manager | Feb 05, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Our company worked with The Development Factory to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 8-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Gaming & Gambling
Location:
Calgary, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Senior Engineering Manager at Blue Harbor Interactive Inc, a Gaming & Gambling company based in Calgary, Canada. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly IoT Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Delivered on time and stayed involved after launch

Rahul Desai / Founder | Feb 04, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

The Web Development work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We hired The Development Factory to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Nov 2025
Business Type:
Manufacturing
Location:
Chennai, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Founder at Silverline Components Pvt Ltd. We operate in Manufacturing and most of our customers are in and around Chennai, India.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Web Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. The Development Factory asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Manufacturing clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Maria Hughes / Head of Product | Jan 13, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with The Development Factory. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We hired The Development Factory to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Nov 2025
Business Type:
Aerospace & Defense
Location:
Phoenix, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Head of Product at Vertex Aviation, a Aerospace & Defense company based in Phoenix, USA. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Software Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.
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