Oakland-Based Web Application Development Services

"Discover expert web app development services in Oakland to bring your innovative ideas to life with custom, scalable, and robust digital solutions."

"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.

As a leading tech agency based in the heart of California, we specialize in providing exceptional web app development services in Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area. Our agency understands the dynamic nature of the digital world and is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving demands of online businesses. We craft state-of-the-art web applications that are not only visually appealing but are also robust, scalable, and responsive, ensuring that our clients stay ahead of the competition. Guided by the principles of clear and open communication, we work closely with our clients to turn their visions into reality, fostering a collaborative partnership that is built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.Our unique approach to web app development includes the strategic value of a fractional product team. This innovative concept brings together the specialized skills of experienced designers, developers, and product managers, effectively syncing them to focus on user priorities and deliver a seamless, user-centric experience. The fractional nature of our team means clients have access to top-tier talent and a diverse set of skills when needed, without the burden of full-time commitments. This allows for a more agile development process, quick adaptation to market changes, and a more cost-effective way to create high-quality products. By choosing our agency for your web app development needs in Oakland, you'll benefit from a flexible team that's dedicated to understanding your users and ensuring that your web applications not only look great but also drive results and achieve business objectives.

[What we do] Ship a digital product in 6 weeks, not 6 months..

At our software agency, we specialize in Web App Development in Oakland, employing a distinctive approach that emphasizes both efficiency and quality. We understand that, in the digital realm, time is of the essence, which is why we have streamlined our methods to expedite the development process without compromising on the end product. Through the use of rapid prototyping, we quickly bring ideas to life, allowing our clients to visualize and interact with their web apps from the very early stages. This hands-on, iterative process ensures that we are in sync with our clients' visions and can make swift adjustments based on valuable feedback.Leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies, we stay abreast of the latest developments in web application frameworks and languages. This commitment to modernization not only enhances the functionality and user experience of the web apps we create but also accelerates our workflow, enabling us to ship complete products in a matter of weeks instead of months. Our structured development process is divided into clear stages, with milestones and deliverables outlined from the onset. This level of organization, paired with our team's deep expertise, ensures that we can tackle complex challenges swiftly and deliver high-quality, robust web applications that exceed our client's expectations and stand the test of time. Whether you're a startup or an established business in Oakland looking for a reliable partner to develop your web app, you can count on us for speedy, effective solutions that propel your digital presence forward.

Full-Stack Web Application Development
Custom Enterprise Web App Solutions
Responsive Single Page Application (SPA) Development

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.”

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.”

See for yourself

OOM.Earth

[Work Flow] We run fast

About Us
[01 / 03]

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.

[02 / 03]

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.

[03 / 03]

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

Rating

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

Rating

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

Rating

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

Rating

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

Rating

“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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