Mavin Apps

Mavin Apps is a mobile app development studio based in Chennai, India. The company works with clients across North America, Europe, and Australia on native iOS and Android apps, hybrid platforms, and mobile games. Founded by Sunder and Baskar (among others), the team operates from a casual environment and emphasizes what they call "idea-centric development"—moving beyond requirement-based design to understand user intention and strategy. They've shipped projects for fintech platforms, e-commerce, logistics, gaming, and SaaS, often handling the full scope from concept through post-launch support.

Services and capabilities

Mavin Apps covers the full mobile stack: native iOS and Android development, cross-platform work (Xamarin, HTML5), and Unity-based mobile games. They also offer QA, user experience and interface design, and mobile consulting for app ideation and strategy. The firm has shipped work in specific domains including payment gateway integration, credit card image recognition, mobile wallets, Bluetooth and BLE beacons, near-field communication, social media integration, and wearable apps. They've built e-commerce platforms, analytics tools, gaming applications, and tracking software.

Their stated approach differs from typical offshore shops in that they push back on requirements during discovery. One client noted: "These guys questioned everything. They recommended and they got technical and showed they fully understood what I wanted." Another praised their willingness to go beyond scope—designing graphics, logos, and video assets without being asked. Communication happens via Skype, with daily updates and availability across time zones.

Notable work

Recent shipped projects include SidePlayR (a Bingo gaming platform with separate apps for users, point-of-sale systems, operators, and admins), TradeWith (an analytics-driven investment discovery app), City EV (electric vehicle charging locator), TVS-E Assure (e-commerce for appliance maintenance plans), Training Camp (educational platform), Bluo Live (multi-talent broadcasting app), Tilbudsappen (food store offers aggregator for Norway), Surveyor (mobile damage assessment and reporting), and AlphaStreet (social investment platform). Clients span Norway, Lithuania, Australia, the UK, and the US.

How they work

Engagements are typically project-based, with Sunder and his core team as primary points of contact. The company prioritizes daily communication and flexibility on scope changes. One client reported the team "stayed within budget and were very flexible in dealing with our last minute change requests." Another noted "updates and emails almost daily" throughout the project cycle. They continue to support apps post-launch, including alterations and improvements requested by clients. Pricing is characterized by clients as competitive and "unbeatable" for the quality delivered.

Team and credentials

The team is led by Sunder and Baskar. Beyond individual project leads, the firm employs developers, designers, and QA specialists, though exact headcount is not disclosed on the website. No formal certifications (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR compliance statements) are mentioned in the available material. Multiple clients comment on English proficiency and cross-timezone responsiveness, particularly for US and European partners.