Ethical Data Collection and Your App

We share the fundamentals of ethical data collection, share examples and why ethical data collection matters in custom app development.

How to Develop an App for Both Android and iOS: A Guide for Business Owners and Investors

Designing mobile apps can be difficult. The interfaces and user experience for the two largest mobile operating systems, Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, are significantly different. And yet, ideally, you want to make sure that your app can run on both in order to maximize your reach and the impact your app can make.

How to Develop a Mobile Application that Can Compete with Chatbots

Chatbots are becoming increasingly popular, but mobile apps still have a role to play. Learn how app developers can stay relevant by providing personalization, enhancing user experience, and integrating with chatbots. Stay ahead of the game in the age of chatbots.

Custom App Development: Estimating Costs and Timelines

The process of custom app development may sound daunting, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. We've written this overview to help decision makers like you estimate potential project costs and timelines so you can effectively plan for development and set your team up for a successful product launch.‍

Cross-Platform Development vs Native Development

When it comes to building a mobile application, you have to choose the strategy that best matches your return on investment (ROI) requirements. That said, while a strict budget may have you leaning toward the cost savings of cross-platform development, we almost always advocate for native development. If your business case for developing an app in the first place is sound, it will be worth the extra money (which is often less than you think). Here’s why.

Should You Care How Your App Development Company Operates?

In our business of developing quality apps for a number of industries, we tend to encounter two types of clients: hands-on managers who are looking to be involved as much as possible in the development process, and more passive clients who don’t ask many questions until their app is complete.

Can Mobile App Solutions Work For Your Law Firm?

Technology has never been closely associated with the law industry, but in the rapidly changing environment of 2020, many law firms have found themselves turning towards tech solutions in order to adapt. Trials are being held via video conference and many physical law offices are either completely closed or operating a limited capacity, meaning that communications with clients (and with each other) are almost exclusively virtual.

Brainstorming Apps: A Collaborative Mobile Solution

Perhaps you are familiar with one or more of the dozens of collaborative brainstorming tools out there, from MindMeister to SpiderScribe and XMind, among others. Some are free, some are paid hosted services, nearly all make use of the cloud. However, not all of them are mobile ready and none of them are customized for your business’ workflow.

Benefits of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) in Custom App Development

In this article we discuss the benefits of CI/CD in app development and why working with developers who implement these principles ensures your app succeed.

Apps That Impact: 6 Apps That Embrace Mental Health

We discuss five mobile applications that play a crucial role in promoting mental health. These digital tools offer a plethora of resources, such as directed meditations, personalized self-help plans, and therapeutic activities. They assist individuals in managing stress, encouraging relaxation, and nurturing a positive mindset.

App Store Optimization (ASO) Guide for Android and iOS

With over 6 million apps available for download between the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, it can be tough to ensure that yours stands out from the crowd. The good news is, there is a process called (ASO), a critically important part of launching and maintaining your application, that will help make your product page the best it can be. works similarly to SEO for websites, in that creativity and smart use of technical elements are leveraged to increase visibility and improve rankings in search.

Accomplishing Gamification Through Mobile App Development

Much has been written in the recent past about gamification as a way to get your audience’s attention. Particularly if you have difficulties engaging your audience due to the nature of your industry, creating a related game may be just the solution you need to enter your audience’s mindset and increase your company’s brand awareness.

Android or iOS? How to Pick an Operating System for Your Mobile App

So you’ve decided that your business needs a mobile app. Recognizing that your audience increasingly uses mobile devices to communicate, shop, and search for information, you have realized that the best way to engage your audience and grow your business is to reach them natively where they spend their time. Great choice!

7 Questions You Should Ask Your Custom Mobile App Company

Mobile apps can help you engage your customers while at the same time opening the door to a new audiences. Here are 7 questions to ask your app developer.

6 Businesses That Can Benefit from Working with a Mobile App Company

Discover how working with a mobile app company can benefit your business. Explore six compelling reasons and unlock the potential of apps for your success.

5 Steps You Should Take Before Embarking on Mobile App Development

Mobile app development can be a valuable investment, but it requires time, effort, and resources. To ensure a positive return on investment, you need to maximize the project's value by thoroughly preparing before engaging with a potential app developer. Without proper preparation and planning, you may encounter issues that could prevent the project's success. Therefore, we have compiled the following five steps to take and decisions to make before embarking on mobile app development.

5 Traits of an Effective Mobile App Company

As you seek out an app development company, there are certain traits that you should look for to find the perfect partner for your project.

5 Things You Must Know Before Hiring a Custom Mobile App Company

Before hiring a custom mobile app company, learn the five essential things you must know. Gain insights and make informed decisions early on for success.

5 Reasons for Custom Mobile Software

From data security to IoT, there are several great reasons businesses choose to develop custom mobile software.

5 Signs Your Business May Need a Mobile App

Is your business seeing these signs that it's time to develop an app? Look out for these indications that a mobile app should be your next investment.

5 Mobile App Development Pitfalls You Can Avoid

Navigate the mobile app development journey smoothly by avoiding these five common pitfalls. Learn how to steer clear of challenges and achieve success.

The Impact of User-Centric Design on Product Development and the Success of Apps

Explore the significance of UCD in the realm of product development and its distinctive features in comparison to traditional software development methods.

Top Design Trends for 2020, According to Our UX Designer Emma Porter

The world of web and mobile app design is constantly evolving and being pushed to new horizons. For a UX designer, this means there is always an opportunity to learn and grow, something many would agree is one of the best parts of the position. Learning new tricks, studying new trends, and discovering new tools is important for every designer and integral to the success of designing/building world-class apps. As we enter a new decade, I thought it was important to reflect on the past in order to prepare for what lies ahead. Reviewing past projects and discussion topics from 2019, I’ve summarized the trends that the UX Industry is most focused on. Here are the Top 3 UX Design Trends I have identified for 2020.

The Importance of Accessibility in Design

Now more than ever we rely on websites and apps as crucial tools in our daily lives. Designing apps for accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance, can effectively access and utilize these resources.

User Experience Research Interview Questions to Get App Design Right

UX research interviews are effective tools for gathering data to improve user experience. Read our guide to find out how to ask the right questions and conduct successful user interviews for your app.

App Design: Collaborating with InVision

When it comes to custom app design, InVision is a tool we can’t live without. This design collaboration and prototyping tool is awesome, and it offers two critical features that we encourage all of our app design clients to take advantage of: Commenting and Usability Testing.

7 Mobile App Design Trends to Watch in 2022

Like all digital design trends, mobile app design trends change rapidly. Here are 7 app design trends to keep an eye on in 2022.

7 Tips for UI Designers

Explore the common mistakes made by UI designers and learn 7 essential tips for achieving outstanding results in UX/UI design.h

5 Mobile App Design Tips to Optimize User Experience

Your mobile app is only as successful as its design. Even the best concept, content, and value proposition will fail if users don't like the way it looks.

Progressive Web Apps: Are They the Future?

What are progressive web apps? What advantages do PWAs have over native and hybrid apps? We created an explainer to answer these questions.

The Importance of Testing in the Business App Development Process

When you decide to develop a business app, you’ve already taken the biggest step toward improving the online and mobile exposure of your brand. But the decision to move ahead in this process is only the first step in making sure that your business app development will actually be successful.

Benefits of Custom Web App Development for Specific Industries

This article discusses the advantages of custom web app development across specific industries, highlighting how these bespoke solutions can address unique challenges, support compliance requirements, and ultimately transform the way businesses operate.

Web Apps vs Mobile Apps: Understanding the Key Differences and Development Approaches

Businesses must choose the right technology to reach and engage their audiences effectively. Two of the most common options are web apps and mobile apps—both of which serve unique purposes and cater to different user needs. We explore the core distinctions, advantages, and use cases of web apps vs mobile apps, helping you make an informed decision for your next project.

Flourish to develop the first wellness and health app for the LGBTQ+ community

‍AppIt Ventures, an award-winning, woman-owned custom software development company, has been selected by You:Flourish to design the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application created specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

AppIt Ventures Expands Development Teams to Bogotá, Mérida, and Yerevan

AppIt Ventures is excited to share that we have expanded to include two new nearshore development teams in Bogotá, Colombia, and Mérida, Mexico, as well as an offshore team in Yerevan, Armenia.

AppIt Ventures CEO, Amanda Moriuchi, Named a 40 Under 40 Winner

AppIt Ventures CEO, Amanda Moriuchi, is named a 2022 Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40 Winner.

AppIt Ranked a Top B2B Colorado Company

The AppIt Ventures Team is honored to be recognized as a Top B2B Company in Colorado, ranking #1 for Mobile App Development.

Amanda Moriuchi, CEO of the Year Finalist

AppIt Ventures CEO, Amanda Moriuchi, is one of three finalists for Colorado Technology Association's APEX CEO of the Year Award. Learn more about the Apex Awards and Amanda Moriuchi.

2012 Colorado Startup Report: A Record-Setting Year

Our friends at Built In Denver published the 2012 Colorado Startup Report today. The article and infographic cover a lot of great information about Colorado startup launches, exits, fundraising, and more.