Broward County
App Development Company in Fort Lauderdale & Miami
Your real process does not fit the software you bought.
Spreadsheets and rekeying fill the gap. An iOS, Android, or web app can hold the job the way your team already works, including the internal tool a packaged app does not cover.
From a Google review
Their team built out a full CRM automation system that now nurtures my leads automatically from the first inquiry all the way to closing.
joseph morgan
This review is about a custom CRM. It is not a review of a consumer mobile app. Read the full review
The packaged software is forcing a workaround.
If the software you bought does not match the job, the extra steps land on your team: another spreadsheet, another copy-paste, another note in someone's head. DR3AM builds iOS, Android, and web apps from Plantation for businesses in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and across South Florida. The app or CRM is scoped to the workflow you actually run.
A crew rekeys the same customer into two systems. A schedule lives in a sheet. The real process is in one person's memory. A custom app, CRM, or portal can hold that workflow. It is worth it when the workaround is the bottleneck, not when a standard tool already fits.
Try the steps
One screen a crew could run the day from
One example Not a shipped client app. The offer is iOS, Android, web, and internal tools.
Done
Morning job
8:30 · sample 90 min
- Note on the job
- Photo
- Signed on the phone
En route
Midday job
10:00 · sample 120 min
- Gate code is on the job
- Parts are listed
- Customer is expecting them
Scheduled
Afternoon job
1:00 · sample 150 min
- Text when on the way
- Not started
App & Software Capabilities
Build Categories: Mobile, Web, Custom, Enterprise.
MVP Development
Scope, design, build and launch the first version of your app, typically in 8 to 14 weeks.
View →
iOS App Development
Swift / SwiftUI, App Store submission, push notifications, in-app purchases, production iOS apps end-to-end.
Android App Development
Kotlin / Jetpack Compose, Play Store deployment, Material 3 design, phones, tablets, foldables.
Web Application Development
Next.js / React / TypeScript front, scalable Node/Python/Go back, deployed to Cloudflare/Vercel/AWS.
Custom Software & Internal Tools
CRMs, dispatch systems, scheduling, ops dashboards, built for your exact workflow.
View →
Enterprise Software
SSO/SAML/OIDC, audit logging, RBAC, multi-region, software your IT and security teams will sign off on.
API & Backend Engineering
REST + GraphQL, real-time, event-driven, data pipelines, the infrastructure under your apps and agents.
How it works
4 steps, scaled to the work
- 01
Discovery
Map your workflow, users, integrations, and data model. Define MVP scope + success metrics.
- 02
Design
UX flows, wireframes, design system, technical architecture. Stakeholder review before code.
- 03
Build & Launch
Iterative sprints, weekly demos, full transparency. App Store / production deploy.
- 04
After launch
Monitoring, bug triage, and later releases, scoped before the build starts.
From Google
What a client wrote, word for word
This review is about a custom CRM. It is not a review of a consumer mobile app.
DR3AM Systems completely transformed how I run my real estate business. Before working with them, I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing follow-ups with leads. Their team built out a full CRM automation system that now nurtures my leads automatically from the first inquiry all the way to closing. I’ve seen a noticeable increase in conversions, and I finally feel like I have a real system behind my business. The DR3AM team are sharp, responsive, and genuinely understand the real estate space. Highly recommend to any realtor looking to scale!
joseph morgan · Google review · See the profile · Read the case study
How We Work
What You Can Count On
Engagement terms and typical ranges. Every project is scoped to your business, and results depend on your market and starting point.
8–14 wks
Typical simple MVP timeline
idea to launch
$25K–$60K
Typical simple MVP cost
try the free cost estimator
Weekly
Demos during every build
you see progress as it ships
Your code
Ownership in the contract
explained before you sign
App Development in Fort Lauderdale
Choosing an App Development Company in Fort Lauderdale
Most businesses that come to us need one of three things: a customer-facing mobile app, a web app that replaces a manual process, or internal software like a CRM or dispatch system. The right partner depends on which one you need, how involved you want to be and whether you want the same team to support the app after launch.
A local team makes the early work easier. Scoping an app means understanding how your customers and staff actually work, and that goes faster in a room together than over email. DR3AM is based in Plantation, about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and works in Eastern time with clients across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
What We Build
For founders and new products, we build MVPs: the first working version of an app, scoped to prove the idea before you spend on everything else. A simple MVP typically takes 8 to 14 weeks and costs $25K to $60K.
For established businesses, we build custom business software: CRMs, scheduling and dispatch systems, client portals and dashboards that replace spreadsheets and connect to tools like QuickBooks and Google Workspace. We also build iOS, Android and web apps for customers, and the APIs and backends underneath them.
How a Project Runs
Every project starts with discovery: who the users are, what the first version must do, what it connects to and how success will be measured. That turns into a written scope, designs you review before any code is written, and a timeline. During the build you see a working demo every week. If you want to write the list before the call, use the app requirements guide.
We handle App Store and Google Play submission, launch the app, and stay on for fixes, updates and the next round of features. Our free app cost estimator gives you a rough range before the first call.
FAQs
Common Questions About Apps & Software
How much does it cost to build an app in Fort Lauderdale?
DR3AM’s current typical range for a simple MVP is $25K to $60K. That is our scoped estimate, not a survey of other firms. Apps with payments, several user types, or more connections cost more. Discovery turns your list into a quote. The free app cost estimator gives a rough range before that quote.
When should we buy software instead of building it?
Buy when a standard tool already matches how you work. Build when the workaround is the problem: rekeying, several tools, or a process that is how you win the job. On the call we map that before recommending a build. We will say buy if that is the fit.
What is in the first version, and what do we own?
A first version is one working process, not every screen you might want later. Who owns the code, the accounts, and the documentation is written in the contract before you sign. Fixes and later updates are a separate support scope, agreed before the build. The app requirements guide on this site is the place to write that list before you hire anyone.
How long does app development take?
A simple MVP typically takes 8 to 14 weeks from scoping to launch. Larger apps are delivered in phases so you can launch the core features first.
Should I build for iPhone, Android or the web first?
It depends on where your users are. Many projects start with a cross-platform app or a web app so one codebase reaches everyone. We walk through the trade-offs during discovery.
Do you build custom software for internal use?
Yes. CRMs, dispatch and scheduling systems, client portals and dashboards are a large part of our work, usually connected to tools you already use like QuickBooks or Google Workspace.
Who owns the code?
Ownership is set in the contract, and we explain the terms plainly before you sign. You get the source code, accounts and documentation you need to run the product.
Do you support the app after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing support for fixes, operating system updates and new features, and we document the system so it isn't dependent on one person.
Do you only work with Fort Lauderdale businesses?
No. We're based in Plantation and work with businesses across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, and remotely with founders and companies across the US.
South Florida Local Programs
City-Level Apps & Software Programs
City-tuned engagements across our home tri-county region. Out-of-region clients are served remotely with the same depth.
Miami-Dade County
Miami + cities
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach + cities
The free 30-minute call
What the call covers
- 30 minutes, and no obligation.
- We look at the workaround your team is using and what the first version has to do.
- A simple MVP is typically 8 to 14 weeks and $25,000 to $60,000. The free estimator gives a rough range before the call.