Qodestar

Based in Seattle, Washington, Qodestar is a mobile-first app design and development company that positions itself around combining creativity with technology to help businesses grow digitally. The team, sized between 11 and 50 people, works with brands across a range of industries, as illustrated by project work spanning identification apps, music streaming, career and recruitment platforms, fitness apps, booking systems, and online retail. The agency's stated approach centers on tailoring each engagement to a client's specific needs across the full app lifecycle, from initial concept to ongoing support. The service set covers mobile app development for iOS and Android using cross-platform frameworks, alongside UI/UX design work that includes wireframing, prototyping, and full design systems. Qodestar also offers mobile app marketing built on App Store Optimization and tailored digital campaigns to support visibility and user acquisition, plus a dedicated mobile app SEO service focused on keyword targeting and technical optimization for search discoverability. For retail-focused clients, the agency designs and builds e-commerce apps with features such as streamlined checkout, secure payment processing, and personalized shopping experiences. Beyond launch, an app maintenance offering handles bug fixes, feature enhancements, and updates intended to keep applications secure and scalable. Case examples referenced on the site, including a mushroom identification app and a spider identification app, illustrate the design-to-launch process the agency applies across its mobile product work.