Probably, you have created a list of top app development
companies and now you are confused which one to choose to get your
app developed. Well, don’t worry, we have compiled a list of questions which
you should ask before hiring app development companies.
Ask these questions to every app
development agency on your list and it will help you to separate fake companies
from genuine ones.
Let’s now see the list of questions that
you should ask before hiring app development companies:
1. Can I interact with your previous and current clients?
Happy clients are a strong indication of
how much does a corporation takes it business seriously. So, ask your app
development agency to provide you its client details and then interact with
them and see if satisfied are they from their work.
Most reputable app development agencies will
consider this as an opportunity to show their domain work experience, but fake
ones will try to make a fool out of you by trying to skipping the question or
providing you wrong client details.
2. Can I take a look at your portfolio?
A good app development company always
includes their portfolio on their website. So, take your time to explore their
work and even manually test some of their recently developed apps to see their
development quality. Also, consider how versatile their portfolio is! Like if
they have mainly developed just productivity or utility apps, then it might not
be a good idea to get your game app developed from them.
3. Which app development process do you follow?
Efficient app development process makes
sure that the app gets developed as per your specifications and that too on
time. So, take time out of your busy schedule to understand how they are going
to build your app. Nowadays, agile development process works pretty well for
apps involving small to medium level of complexity.
4. What’s your bandwidth like?
Before hiring a mobile app development
company, take a look at the number of current projects they are working and if
they provide any backup resources or not.
5. Do you understand my business model?
The hired app development company should
understand your business model and the audience you are trying to target as it
will help them to build your app targeting the specific audience and they can
even suggest you some refinements as per their experience. Most importantly,
you should also discuss which monetization strategy would work best for your
app.
6. Explain your UI/UX design strategy:
User interface and experience are two main
factors which can determine the success of an app on their own. So, it is
pretty important for you to know which design principles the app company
follows to design a tailor-made user interface based on the targeted audience.
7. How will you ensure the security of my app?
Developing an app is not only the main
part, you should not neglect security factors too, as it can affect your
business reputation even if your app gets hacked just once. Therefore, also ask
them how they will tighten the security layers of the app to make it harder for
hackers to penetrate.
8. Will I get free app maintenance period?
A well-reputed app development agency like
Agicent will offer some sort of free maintenance period, though it is not
compulsory. So, you must ask what are you getting in the overall package.
9. How will I receive the project updates?
Most app companies provide weekly Skype and
screen sharing sessions with developers working on your app. As you are the
owner of the app project, you should ask for the project updates and notification
policies from the company you are about to hire.
10. How will you transfer code ownership to me?
From app code to design files and other
resources related to your project belong to you. Therefore you should ask how
the company will transfer the app ownership to you after the end of the
project.
11. Which third party SDKs, services, and frameworks will you use in my app?
Most mobile apps include 3rd party SDKs and
frameworks to implement GPS, maps, translation and other advanced
functionalities. As most of these APIs are not totally free to use, you should
ask the app development agency which one they will use as it will help you to
calculate the overall development cost and operating cost of your app gets
live.
So
these were some main questions that you should definitely ask before hiring app
development companies. This hiring checklist will help you to separate
companies with lower reliability from the crowd. We wish you all the best for
your recruitment process and will suggest to also look at the company's online
reviews and ratings on Clutch, GoodFirms, etc.
If you have some queries or doubts, write
us at sales@agicent.com
to get help from our technical app consultants for free.
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