Open City

Open City is a group that creates apps with open data to improve transparency and understanding of the government. Put simply, it is about designing and building iOS and Android apps.

It makes the most sense for businesses launching or rebuilding an app. Alongside the main category they mention Analytics, Government and Non Profit. They are a small team, 11 to 50 people, which usually shapes who they work with. Small vendors mean quick answers and real influence on the roadmap, but check who covers support when someone is out.

Open City is based in Chicago, Illinois. More on opencityapps.org.

Things worth asking about: portfolio quality, app store experience, and maintenance terms. Get the renewal terms in writing before the first invoice.

If you have worked with Open City, tell the next buyer what you paid and what surprised you. That is the part of this page we cannot write.