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Top Mobile App Development Companies in Vietnam

Eight Vietnamese mobile app developers compared on published platform skills, mobile service focus, engagement models and pricing, with a matrix for iOS, Android, Flutter and React Native and a checklist for evaluating mobile delivery.

TopicsSoftware Partner SelectionMobile App Development

Key takeaways

  • Eight companies are compared using Clutch profiles and official websites; mobile accounts for 15–35% of their published service mix.
  • Look for framework evidence (Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin) and app release experience, not badges.
  • Evaluate mobile delivery on device testing, store account ownership, release process and post-launch maintenance.

Choosing a mobile app developer in Vietnam is easier when you compare the same evidence for every company: which platforms and frameworks they publish, how much of their work is mobile, how they engage and what their profiles say about pricing. This comparison does that for eight companies and ends with a checklist for testing their mobile delivery.

Publisher disclosure

This comparison is published by PoliteTech Software, a Vietnam-based development provider that is included in the shortlist. We use the criteria and sources described below. Inclusion does not imply that we have worked with or independently audited every company. Companies are grouped by fit, not ranked by quality.

Define the app you need

Different apps demand different skills:

  • Consumer apps: polished UX, performance, analytics, subscriptions and store optimisation.
  • Business and enterprise apps: authentication, role-based access, integrations with ERP or CRM, device management.
  • Apps with device integration: Bluetooth, camera processing, location tracking or health data, which often need native modules.

Write down which category you are in before comparing vendors. It determines whether framework choice matters and what evidence to ask for.

Our comparison methodology

We started from Clutch’s directory of app developers in Vietnam and the profiles of companies with a published mobile service line, then checked official websites where accessible on 5 November 2026. For each company we recorded the mobile share of its published service mix, the mobile frameworks it lists, its engagement models and its published rate band and minimum project size. We prioritised framework and platform evidence over awards, and we did not infer that a company built an app from a logo or screenshot.

Mobile development company comparison

CompanyCity (HQ)Mobile share of servicesMobile frameworks listedEngagement modelsRate and minimum
PoliteTech SoftwareHanoi35%React Native, Swift, Kotlin (reviews and profile)Projects, dedicated teams, maintenanceUnder $25/hr; $1,000+
Orient SoftwareHo Chi Minh City30%Flutter 5%, React Native 5%Staff augmentation$25–$49/hr; $50,000+
InApps TechnologyHo Chi Minh City25%Flutter 15%, React Native 15%Dedicated teams / ODC, staff augmentationUnder $25/hr; $10,000+
Adamo SoftwareHanoi20%React Native 15%, Flutter 10%Dedicated team, team extension, projects$25–$49/hr; $25,000+
Newwave SolutionsHanoi20%Flutter 32%, React Native 17%Fixed price, dedicated teamUnder $25/hr; $5,000+
Saigon TechnologyHo Chi Minh City20%Flutter and React Native (website); React Native 12% (Clutch)Dedicated teams, ODC, staff augmentation$25–$49/hr; $10,000+
RikkeisoftHanoi20%Flutter 11%, React Native 5%Dedicated team (review)$25–$49/hr; $5,000+
Kyanon DigitalHo Chi Minh City15%React Native 15%, Flutter 5%Staff augmentation, dedicated team packages$25–$49/hr; $10,000+

Data from Clutch profiles and official websites, accessed 5 November 2026. Percentages are each company’s self-reported focus on Clutch.

Vendor and framework matrix

CompanyiOSAndroidFlutterReact NativePublic app examples on own site or Clutch
PoliteTech SoftwareYesYesYes (portfolio)YesE-scooter hire app, nutrition app, children’s health diary, image processing app, care management app, AI character chat app, AI child development companion
Orient SoftwareYesYesYesYesNot checked in detail
InApps TechnologyYesYesYesYesNot checked in detail
Adamo SoftwareYesYesYesYesCase studies on website (AI and telehealth)
Newwave SolutionsYesYesYesYesNot checked in detail
Saigon TechnologyYesYesYesYesAxiaGram telemedicine app (website)
RikkeisoftYesYesYesYesNot checked in detail
Kyanon DigitalYesYesYesYesNot checked in detail

“Yes” means the platform or framework appears on the company’s Clutch profile or website. It is not proof of quality. “Not checked in detail” means we did not verify named app examples for this article.

Profiles and suitable project types

PoliteTech Software

The publisher of this article. Founded in 2022, Hanoi-based, 10–49 employees and a 5.0 Clutch rating from 57 reviews. Mobile is 35% of its published focus and its public portfolio includes an e-scooter hire app built with a team in Singapore, a nutrition program built with an Australian team and a Flutter app for scientific image processing. Suits: startups, agencies and mid-sized businesses building cross-platform apps with a backend and admin panel.

Orient Software

Ho Chi Minh City headquarters with Da Nang and Hanoi offices, 5.0 from 4 reviews and a $50,000 minimum. Suits: larger mobile programmes with web components.

InApps Technology

Ho Chi Minh City, 50–249 employees, 4.9 from 39 reviews. Staff augmentation is 65% of its focus and Flutter and React Native are each listed at 15%. Suits: teams that want mobile engineers embedded in their own process.

Adamo Software

Hanoi, 4.8 from 13 reviews, with a higher $25,000 minimum. Mobile is 20% of its focus alongside AI and web. Suits: apps that combine mobile with AI features.

Newwave Solutions

Hanoi, 4.9 from 67 reviews, with Flutter as its largest listed framework. Suits: Flutter projects with tighter budgets.

Saigon Technology

Ho Chi Minh City with a Da Nang branch and a US office in Reston, Virginia. 4.8 from 9 reviews. Its website lists Flutter, React Native, Swift and Kotlin and a telemedicine app case study. Suits: US buyers who want a local contact and a Vietnam team.

Rikkeisoft

Hanoi headquarters with offices in Vietnam and Japan, 1,000–9,999 employees and 5.0 from 3 reviews. Suits: large programmes, especially with Japanese stakeholders.

Kyanon Digital

Ho Chi Minh City, 4.7 from 35 reviews, with published monthly packages for developers and teams. Suits: buyers who want transparent monthly team pricing.

Native versus cross-platform in vendor selection

Framework choice should follow your feature list. Cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter and React Native suit most business and consumer apps; native Swift and Kotlin make sense for heavy device integration or the highest performance. We cover the decision in detail in Native or cross-platform: how to choose for your next mobile app. For vendor selection, the key point is to ask for evidence in the framework you choose, including how the team handles native modules.

Want a second opinion on platform choice before you request quotes?

How to evaluate mobile delivery

Use this checklist in vendor interviews:

AreaWhat good looks likeQuestion to ask
Device testingReal devices and a defined OS/version matrixWhich devices and OS versions will you test on?
Store accountsYour organisation owns Apple and Google developer accountsWill you publish under our accounts?
Release processAutomated builds, beta testing (TestFlight, internal tracks)How do you handle store review rejections?
Backend and adminAPIs, admin panel and hosting included in the estimateIs the backend in scope and who hosts it?
Analytics and crash reportingSet up before launchWhich tools will you configure?
MaintenancePlan for OS updates and dependency upgradesWhat does post-launch support cost?

Mobile delivery checklist.

Account costs are small but must be owned correctly: Google Play charges a one-time US$25 registration fee, and the Apple Developer Program has an annual membership fee shown on Apple’s website. Register both in your organisation’s name.

What a good mobile proposal includes

When proposals arrive, check that each one covers the same ground. A complete mobile proposal should describe:

  • Scope by journey: the screens and flows in the first release, not just a feature list.
  • Platforms and framework: iOS, Android or both, and why the proposed framework fits.
  • Backend and admin: APIs, database, admin panel and hosting, with who owns each.
  • Integrations: payments, maps, notifications, analytics, authentication.
  • Design: whether UI/UX design is included and how many review rounds.
  • Testing: device matrix, automated tests and beta testing.
  • Release: store submission, handling of review feedback and launch support.
  • Assumptions and exclusions: content, third-party costs and anything you must provide.
  • Team and timeline: named roles, allocation and milestones.

If two proposals differ widely in price, the difference usually sits in one of these lines. Ask vendors to price the same scope before comparing them.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Vietnam?

It depends on scope, platforms and backend work. Our guide to mobile app development costs in Vietnam walks through three scoped examples and the costs that continue after launch.

Should I choose a vendor that specialises only in mobile?

Not necessarily. Most apps need a backend and admin panel, so a vendor with web and cloud skills can deliver the whole product. Check mobile evidence specifically.

Who should own the App Store and Google Play accounts?

Your organisation. Register both accounts in your company’s name and give the vendor access, so you keep control of the app after the engagement.

Can a Vietnamese vendor maintain an app built by another team?

Yes, many do. Start with a technical review of the code, dependencies and release setup. See taking over an inherited codebase.

Sources and methodology

Facts in this article were checked against the sources below on 5 November 2026. Directory data (ratings, review counts, rate bands and team sizes) changes over time and is shown as published on the date accessed. Illustrative examples are labelled as such and are not quotes.

  1. Clutch: Top App Developers in Vietnam — accessed 5 November 2026. Starting list; mobile focus percentages; ratings updated 5 Nov 2026
  2. Clutch: PoliteTech Software profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  3. Clutch: Orient Software profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  4. Clutch: InApps Technology profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  5. Clutch: Adamo Software profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  6. Clutch: Newwave Solutions profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  7. Clutch: Saigon Technology profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  8. Saigon Technology official website — accessed 5 November 2026. Frameworks and named case studies
  9. Clutch: Rikkeisoft profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data
  10. Clutch: Kyanon Digital profile — accessed 5 November 2026. Profile data and packages
  11. Google Play Console Help: registration fee — accessed 5 November 2026. US$25 one-time fee
  12. Apple Developer: Choosing a membership — accessed 5 November 2026. Program membership required to distribute apps

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