IoT App Development Company

An IoT app development company deals with protocol integration (BLE, Serial, Zigbee, Matter, Thread), real-device testing, companion app development, and embedded Android solutions. Our services include replacing OEM apps with branded alternatives, redesigning legacy IoT apps with unstable connections, and developing custom kiosks and terminal interfaces.

Companies should also test software with actual devices and work directly with hardware teams to address communication issues between software and physical products.

The list of industries that benefit from IoT apps varies from e-mobility (scooters, bikes, charging stations), fitness equipment, healthcare wearables, smart home devices, to battery and energy management systems, payment kiosks, and industrial equipment.

The question is whether your business model depends on the companion app. If your hardware product doesn’t offer value without reliable software, you need a professional IoT app development service rather than generic mobile development.

IoT application development is building software that connects to physical devices via protocols like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or wired connections. These apps control hardware, collect sensor data, and display device status in real-time.

The main difficulty is to ensure software interaction with hardware and manage disconnection, protocol differences, and the real-world limitations, which don’t exist in a typical mobile application.

React Native with custom native modules for complex protocol logic, native Android/iOS for embedded terminals and kiosks, BLE libraries for device communication, and backend systems for cloud data sync. Protocol support includes Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Matter, Thread, and Serial connections.

For embedded Android (kiosks, terminals), we build custom launchers and handle offline modes. The tech stack depends on your hardware constraints – what matters is stable communication between your device and the app under real-world conditions.

You need to look for companies that don’t test in simulators only. Check if they have worked with your protocols (BLE, Zigbee, Matter, Thread). Ask about their process for handling poorly documented protocols and firmware bugs. Read their case studies and blog. Do they describe how they solve connection stability issues or how they deal with multiple protocol connections?

The right IoT application development company should understand both software and hardware, work directly with your hardware team, and stay available after launch for device updates and new model support.

Our development unit usually consists of full-time developers and part-time QA, UX/UI designer, and PM. The unit costs $10,000-15,000 per month. Most IoT projects take 5-8 months from discovery to deployment, so the total is $50,000-$120,000.

The cost of custom IoT app development service depends on protocol complexity, the number of device models to support, and whether you're building from scratch or rebuilding an existing app. Projects with poorly documented protocols or multiple hardware variants take longer due to testing and reverse engineering requirements.

Typical IoT projects take 5 to 8 months. The process includes: Discovery (validate hardware capabilities and protocols), Research & Design (plan UX for hardware interactions), Tech stack & architecture (set up protocol handlers), Development (build app with real-device testing), QA & testing (test on actual hardware units), Deployment, and Maintenance.

The timeline is 5 to 8 months; however, it depends on protocol complexity, hardware availability for testing, and whether firmware bugs need resolution. Projects with well-documented protocols and stable firmware move faster than those requiring reverse engineering.