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App Design & Development Services Firm

Businesses need branded, powerful, high performing applications across both web and mobile platforms. Roket offers paired app design and development services for web and mobile. We design with purpose, develop with quality, and launch with confidence.

Web + Mobile Development

Our services cover the full range of application development, from web based apps accessible through browsers to native and cross platform mobile app experiences. We see web and mobile as one unified user journey. This means consistent branding, shared logic where possible, and thoughtful interfaces matched to each platform's strengths.

  • Web Applications: Developing a dashboard? SaaS app design? Internal tool? Our web app software development services delivers the functionality and performance required by startups and SMBs.
  • Mobile Applications: For iOS, Android, or cross platform app experiences, we design and build apps that feel native.
  • Progressive & Hybrid Approaches: When it makes sense, we leverage technologies like PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) or hybrid frameworks to unify web and mobile logic, minimizing cost and timelines.
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Our Software Design & Development Approach

Mission Planning

We begin by defining your business goals, understanding your users, and mapping out critical features. This strategic lens ensures your app solves real problems and supports your objectives.

Design & Prototyping

Wireframes and prototypes (both low-fidelity and high-fidelity) are created to visualize and validate experience for web and mobile. This is where key user flows are strung together, UI choices are tested, and user testing might start.

Architecture & Platform Decisions

Based on your requirements, budget, and roadmap, we help you choose the right technology stack. Web frameworks, mobile-native, cross platform, or hybrid.

Development & Integration

Our app developers build the front end and back end, connect APIs, integrate data sources, and ensure logic is consistent across web and mobile. We write clean, modular, testable code so your app will evolve gracefully.

Testing & QA

Rigorous testing ensures that your app performs reliably across devices and environments. We simulate real usage, squash bugs, and confirm that the product meets performance, accessibility, and security standards.

Launch & Deployment

We coordinate releases for both web servers and app stores, ensuring either type of app goes live smoothly with minimal friction. We also train your team on maintenance, content updates, and feature rollouts.

Ongoing Maintenance & Iteration

Once live we monitor analytics, collect feedback, and iterate. We help you deploy updates, optimize performance, and grow features as your users grow.

Why Choose Roket?

At Roket, we believe that app design and development goes beyond just cranking out code. It’s really about addressing business challenges, adding value, and enabling both your team and your users. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, we take a holistic approach to what we do. Your app should not just function; it should also be enjoyable to use, adaptable, and truly valuable.

Let’s build something great together. Reach out to see how we can take your idea across web and mobile from concept through launch and beyond.

FAQ: App Design + Development Services

Do I need a web app, a mobile app, or both?

It depends. Web apps are ideal for accessibility and broad reach since they run in any web browser. Mobile apps provide deeper functionality, offline access, and the ability to leverage native features like push notifications or GPS. Many businesses benefit from having both, which is why Roket, as a full-service app design firm, often develops unified strategies to ensure your web and mobile experiences complement each other rather than compete. Partnering with an experienced app design firm ensures that both platforms are designed cohesively, delivering seamless and engaging experiences for your users.

How long does it take to design and develop an app?

As you would guess, timelines vary based on the complexity of the app, the number of features, and whether we’re building for web, mobile, or both. A simple MVP development project may take 1 or 2 months, while more complex applications can take 6 months. We always begin with Mission Planning to clarify scope and provide a realistic project roadmap with clear milestones.

What is the cost of building an app with Roket?

App design and development costs depend on the platform, features, integrations, and level of dev and design customization. A small, focused app (web or mobile) may start at around $25k, while a large-scale, enterprise-grade solution with advanced functionality can cost significantly more. As an experienced app design firm, Roket works closely with you to define a realistic budget, prioritize features, and build a solution that balances cost with value. Partnering with a professional app design firm ensures your investment delivers a high-quality, scalable product that meets both business goals and user needs.

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Roket is a Pittsburgh- and Cleveland-based app design agency that blends app design, app development, and product team staffing. We partner with clients from strategy through launch, delivering end-to-end product planning, UX and UI design, mobile and web development, and full-stack software solutions. Alongside building products, we also provide tailored staffing support (contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire) for key roles like designers, developers, QA specialists, and product managers. Our expertise includes branding, go-to-market materials, and digital product creation, giving teams the creative and technical talent needed.