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Define your long and short term product vision by nailing down the user stories, feature specifications, UX wireframes + database schema. We’re your strategic partner, pressure testing assumptions and sharing insights.
"Expert Mobile App Development Services in San Francisco"
"Specializing in crafting custom, cutting-edge mobile applications, our software agency serves startups and enterprises in San Francisco with expert mobile app development services tailored to meet their unique needs."
"Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!"
- Jenn Brooks, Founder & CEO @ Nurture
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[Who we are] We use low-code + AI to help teams of all sizes launch custom, scale-ready digital products. Ship in days/weeks, not months/years.
[Not a dev shop]
We’re not your grandpop’s dev team. Standard outsourced agencies will say yes to your every idea, even when they’re not high priority. This leads to bloated releases that go over time and budget
[Fractional Product Team]
Narrow your focus before building anything. As a fractional product team, we start by defining your vision and sharpening your strategy. We don’t just say “yes,” but always ask “why?”, helping your dev budget go further and faster.
At our tech agency, nestled in the heart of the vibrant tech landscape of California, we pride ourselves on being pioneers in mobile app development in San Francisco. Our unwavering commitment to clear communication is deeply ingrained within our team culture, ensuring that each project is approached with transparency, collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. As a team based in the hub of innovation, we imbibe the spirit of California's rich technological heritage, crafting mobile applications that are as groundbreaking as they are user-centric. By harnessing the latest technologies and employing agile methodologies, we work seamlessly to turn our clients' visions into reality, delivering mobile solutions that are not only robust and scalable but also designed to thrive in the competitive digital ecosystem.Understanding the dynamic nature of the tech industry, our agency offers the strategic value of a fractional product team. This unique approach amalgamates the expertise of seasoned designers, savvy developers, and insightful product managers, making our team incredibly agile and versatile. With a fractional product team at their disposal, our clients gain the competitive edge of having a multifaceted squad that is deeply connected to user priorities and market trends. This synergy enables us to create mobile apps that are meticulously tailored to meet user needs, while also ensuring that our clients benefit from a cost-effective, lean approach to product development. Engaging with our team means having a partner that is dedicated to navigating the complexities of mobile app development, while keeping a sharp focus on delivering tangible business value and exceptional user experiences.
[What we do] Ship a digital product in 6 weeks, not 6 months..
At our software agency, we specialize in mobile app development in San Francisco, combining the city's innovative spirit with our state-of-the-art approach to crafting mobile experiences. Our methodology revolves around rapid prototyping, which allows us to quickly turn ideas into tangible products, reducing time-to-market significantly. By employing cutting-edge tools and the latest industry practices, we iterate swiftly, ensuring that each prototype is a closer step towards an app that resonates with users and surpasses client expectations.Our structured development process is tailored to deliver high-quality results rapidly, making the statement "shipping products in weeks, not months" a reality for our clients. Our team of experts is adept at navigating the complexities of app development, from initial design to final deployment. We advocate for lean and agile methodologies, encapsulating a rigorous cycle of testing, feedback, and refinement. This approach cuts the unnecessary bloat often associated with traditional development and enables us to launch feature-rich, robust mobile applications promptly while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our commitment to efficiency and expertise in mobile app development in San Francisco means that our clients don't just keep pace with digital trends — they set them.
Custom Mobile App UX/UI Design
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Services
Enterprise Mobile App Strategy Consulting
Native Mobile App
Nurture
Client
Nurture
Stack
Firebase
FlutterFlow
Notion
Figma
Time
6 weeks
What it is
We built a multi-language educational experience mobile app that brings learners through the licensing process to create in-home childcare businesses, and let’s them create a business plan to launch in-home child care businesses.
How it works
We completed this build of 36 features in 4 weeks of development, after completing the user stories and wireframes.
User Stories
User type: End-user
- Create + login to user account
- Toggle between English and Spanish
- View educational content filtered by user’s assigned learning track
- View individual lessons of the following types:
- Multi-listing directories
- Library of external links
- Single image
- Multiple videos in sequence
- Embed of form
- Directory of relevant resource listings
- Save individual lessons to favorites
- Provide feedback on any lesson
- Earn achievements based on content completion
- Unable to progress past certain milestones until admin review + approval
- Upload content to save in a single library
- View details and Zoom link for weekly meetings
- Receive push notifications
User type: Admin
- Review details of all users and contact them directly
- Review progress of each user and verify that certain steps are correct or incorrect
- Assign progress completion achievements to users
- Trigger regular push notifications to users en masse, or in certain groups
Don’t just take our word for it
“Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think! DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.”
- Jenn Brooks, Founder & CEO @ Nurture
Native Mobile App
OOM
Client
OOM
Stack
Firebase
FlutterFlow
Notion
Figma
Time
7 weeks
What it is
We built a circular economy, packaging re-use app with 3 separate user types.
How it works
We completed this build in 4 stages over the course of 3 weeks of development time, after aligning on the core user stories and designs.
User Flows
User type: End-user
- Sign up / login via mobile phone number
- Decide how to receive a packaging re-use carrier
- Scan a QR code on a packaging re-use carrier
- Decide where to return a packaging re-use carrier, once filled up
- Earn points for every container returned in a packaging re-use carrier
- Earn brand rewards for brand-specific containers returned
- Redeem points for cash, delivered directly via user’s Venmo account
- Redeem points for donations to select community organizations
User type: Admin
- Scan a QR code on returned packaging re-use carriers
- Issue points for each container returned in packaging re-use carriers
- Issue points for qualifying brand-specific containers in packaging re-use carriers
- Mail packaging re-use carriers to users who request via mail
- View comprehensive dashboard that includes data on all users, carriers, points, etc.
User type: Store Partner
- Distribute packaging re-use carriers from their store
- Scan a QR code on each packaging re-use carrier returned to their store
Don’t just take our word for it
“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”
- Emily Chae, Co-Founder @ OOM
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[Work Flow] We run fast
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Product Strategy
Define your long and short term product vision by nailing down the user stories, feature specifications, UX wireframes + database schema. We’re your strategic partner, pressure testing assumptions and sharing insights.
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Development
With the framework pinned down, we go heads-down on execution. We leverage the power of the entire no-code ecosystem to develop your product in record time.
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Polishing + Launch
QA your finished product to ensure that each feature works seamlessly, every color is precise and all copy is ready for publication. We then manage the entire app publishing process on mobile, web or both.
[Testimonials] Don’t just take our word
We decided to go with a no-code MVP after having many conversations with full stack development contractors. Dev agencies were quoting us 6 months and $70,000+ for our mobile app MVP. DreamLabs promised 6 weeks at a fraction of the cost. They delivered in 4 weeks.
As an early-stage, non-technical founder, DreamLabs broke down every step of the development process into easy, simple terms. They helped with scoping, building, beta testing, and handoff to our team - a thorough process from idea to launch.
I’d highly recommend DreamLabs to any founders wanting to build a market-ready product quickly and affordably.
Kay Rodriguez
Founder & CEO @ Urban Outdoors
DreamLabs has been very strategically helpful to the early phases of the Functional Health app. They have given excellent direction and guidance; they have challenged me to think critically in areas where I needed it.
With their services, I have been able to better steer the ship on a good course. I feel grateful to have found them and benefitted from their experience, skills, and services.
Kevin Till
Founder @ Functional Health
Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think! DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.
Jenn Brooks
Founder & CEO @ Nurture
Working with DreamLabs was a delight! They were organized and thorough with their process. They helped me create clarity and a scope of work from what was just an initial idea. And I learned a bunch along the way.
Dante Garcia
Founder & CEO @ Community Gearbox
“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”
Emily Chae
Co-Founder @ OOM
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