Award-winning app development agency that has launched 500+ mobile apps for startups, Fortune 500s, nonprofits, and government agencies since 2009.
Chop Dawg is an award-winning app development agency that builds high-performing apps for startups, Fortune500 companies, non-profits, and government agencies. With over 17 years of experience and 500+ apps developed since 2009, they offer a results-driven service, dedicated project teams, and seamless integration to deliver scalable software solutions.
Our take on Chop Dawg
Chop Dawg is a Philadelphia-based app development agency with a remarkable origin story—founded in 2009 by Joshua Davidson when he was just 16 years old. The company has since grown into a respected partner for startups, enterprises, and government agencies.
With over 500 apps launched to date, Chop Dawg's portfolio includes work for major brands like Six Flags Great Adventure, Mister Softee, Wawa, LA Gear, and Choice Home Warranty. Their expertise spans mobile apps, web applications, blockchain solutions, and AI integrations.
The agency distinguishes itself through fixed-rate pricing, detailed project roadmaps, and exceptional communication. Their US-based project management team ensures responsive collaboration, though they offer an alternative development model for cost savings.
Chop Dawg has received recognition including Inc. Power Partner awards and extensive coverage in TechCrunch. Their 45-minute free consultations and detailed 100+ page scope documents demonstrate their thorough approach to project planning.
For entrepreneurs and organizations seeking a flexible, communicative partner with transparent pricing and proven experience across diverse industries, Chop Dawg offers a compelling combination of expertise and accessibility.
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Top Rated
This agency has an exceptional AgencyCluster score of 80+.
15+ Years
Established in 2009. Over 15 years of experience.
Mid-Size
Medium (51-200)
Rankings earned on AgencyCluster
Common questions about Chop Dawg.
Chop Dawg has earned rankings on 2 AgencyCluster lists: Top 50 Mobile App Development, Top 25 Mobile App Development. Their highest AgencyCluster Score is 85/100. Rankings are merit-based and determined by evidence across six evaluation pillars — agencies cannot pay for higher positions.
In our evaluation for Mobile App Development, Chop Dawg scores 85/100 overall. Their strongest areas are Proof of Work & Outcomes, Credibility, Reputation, Category Fit, Delivery Maturity, Freshness. A high Outcomes score means they have verifiable case studies with measurable results — the most heavily weighted factor in our methodology.
Chop Dawg was founded in 2009, giving them over a decade of experience in mobile app development. In an industry where many agencies are less than 5 years old, 17+ years of sustained operations signals stability, client retention, and the ability to adapt through multiple technology cycles. Today, the team is mid-size.
A single-platform mobile app costs $40K–$200K. Cross-platform apps built with React Native or Flutter range from $50K–$250K. Apps with complex backends (real-time, payments, messaging) can exceed $300K. These are industry benchmarks for mobile app development agencies at the level AgencyCluster curates. Actual pricing for Chop Dawg will depend on project scope, timeline, and complexity — contact the agency directly for a custom quote.
Yes. Chop Dawg has been vetted and verified by AgencyCluster's editorial team through a rigorous, multi-factor review process. Unlike self-serve directories, AgencyCluster does not accept automated submissions — every agency is evaluated manually before being published. Our vetting covers identity verification (website, LinkedIn, domain age), business legitimacy (years of operation, team size, registered presence), evidence of work (case studies, portfolio, client outcomes), reputation checks across third-party platforms, activeness and freshness of their online presence, and screening for red flags including misconduct, fraud, or misleading claims. Agencies that fail any critical check are not listed. For Chop Dawg, verified signals include a functioning website, LinkedIn company profile, 17+ years of operating history (founded 2009), 2 earned rankings on curated top lists.
