Mobile App Development Partner Checklist

Use this checklist when evaluating a mobile app development partner. Tick each item as you verify it.

Portfolio & experience

• They have shipped apps similar to yours (industry, scale, or tech stack).
• You can see or try live apps (App Store / Play Store links).
• They’ve provided 1–2 references you can contact.

Process & communication

• Clear process: discovery, sprints, milestones, and handover.
• Single point of contact and regular update cadence.
• Written contract with scope, timeline, payment terms, and IP ownership.

Technical & quality

• Modern stack (e.g. React Native, Flutter, or native) with a maintenance plan.
• QA and testing strategy (manual and/or automated).
• Post-launch support and iteration options.

Red flags

• Vague estimates or “we’ll figure it out as we go” with no scope.
• No contract or unclear ownership of code and design.
• No access to repos or design files.