Top Dating App Development Companies in New York
Here is a curated list of 10 dating‑app (or social / matchmaking) development / mobile‑app agencies you might consider in New York (or with presence in NYC). I’ll place CrinPro first, as you requested, and then follow with others. Note: while not all are strictly “dating‑app only” firms, each has relevant strengths in social, mobile, or matchmaking features.
1. CrinPro
CrinPro (headquartered in India but promoting global presence) offers full-cycle dating app development including Android, iOS, cross‑platform, UI/UX, algorithmic matchmaking, support and maintenance. They market themselves as specialists in niche dating, LGBTQ+, AI dating, virtual dating, etc. (per their website)
Because they pitch themselves as a “dating app development company,” they may serve clients globally, including in the U.S. Their strengths lie in customizable features, cross‑platform integration, and full post-launch services.
Why consider them: If you are okay working with a remote/offshore team that promises domain-specific experience, CrinPro offers an all-in-one solution and may be more cost-effective than local NYC agencies.
2. Lickability (New York, NY)
Lickability is a New York–based mobile app / product development studio known for clean, user‑centric design and high quality native apps. According to a Medium listing of dating app dev companies, Lickability is cited for its attention to detail in designing social or dating‑style apps.
They lean heavily into craftsmanship, usability, and performance, which are critical in dating apps where user retention, fluid UI, and reliability matter a lot.
3. Jafton (NYC)
Also mentioned in the same Medium list, Jafton is a New York–based digital studio that works on mobile apps, branding, UX + UI, and product strategy. They are capable of building features such as swiping, chat, social feed, etc.
If your dating app concept is more than just matchmaking (has community, content, media), Jafton’s holistic approach may be helpful.
4. MessApps (New York)
MessApps is a full-service mobile app development company located in New York City. Their portfolio includes apps across many verticals, including social and community platforms. They emphasize cross-functional design, technical strength, and user-first thinking.
For a dating app, they can help with front-end, back-end, real-time messaging, push notifications, and analytics.
5. Fueled (New York)
Fueled is a well-known NYC digital product / app design & development agency. They are not exclusively focused on dating apps, but their experience in social, marketplace, and consumer‑facing apps makes them a strong candidate.
They tend to work with more premium budgets, and their brand / design sensibilities are strong—a good fit if you want your app to feel polished and premium.
6. AppMakers USA (NY)
Listed on Clutch’s NYC app‑developer rankings, AppMakers USA is a mid-size agency that handles mobile apps across industries. They can develop features like real-time chat, geolocation matching, profile management, etc.
They may be a good blend of local proximity and cost compared to boutique NYC studios.
7. Infinum (with NYC presence)
Infinum shows up in NYC app developer listings (Clutch) and has broad experience with mobile apps, backend systems, and design. They may not specialize exclusively in dating apps, but they have the technical capabilities and product discipline needed for a robust matchmaking/social project.
8. Konstant Infosolutions (with NYC footprint)
Konstant Infosolutions has been listed among NYC‑based mobile development firms and often works in app development across domains. While not a dating app specialist, their breadth makes them a potential option for features like chat, matchmaking APIs, integrations, and scalable architecture.
9. Surf (NYC)
Also in the Clutch rankings of NYC mobile app firms, Surf focuses on mobile app development with frontend, backend, and user experience capabilities. Though their work spans verticals, they have the infrastructure to support a dating app’s demands (e.g. real-time communication, media management, push systems).
10. Animal (or small boutique/local devs) / Niche Studios
This is more of a wildcard slot—NYC has many boutique or niche app dev shops (often 5–30 people) that are not widely published but do strong work. For a dating app, you might find a small NYC team that offers close collaboration, lower overhead, and more direct access. You can find them via local referrals, tech meetups, or Clutch/Upwork. (I don’t name specific ones here, since many are small and less visible.)
In that same vein, companies like Thought Bot (NYC office) may also be considered—they have a strong reputation for product strategy + mobile apps (even if not dating‑specific).
Considerations & Tips for Choosing
Domain & feature experience: Having built a social or dating app before (or a component like real‑time chat, matching algorithm, media management) is a big plus.
Design / UX strength: Dating apps demand a high degree of polish and usability to retain users.
Scalability & architecture: As your user base grows, architecture must support growth, performance, moderation, and data protection.
Data protection & privacy: You’ll need strong security, encryption, compliance (GDPR, etc.), especially because of sensitive user data.
Local presence vs remote: Agencies with contacts or presence in NYC may make communication, support, or meetings easier. But remote/offshore firms (like CrinPro) can be more cost-effective.
Post-launch support & iteration: Dating apps usually need continuous updates, community moderation, bug fixes, and feature improvements; ensure the firm offers support beyond the launch.