What is Managed App Development?

Managed App Development is the practice of outsourcing or contracting out all aspects of an app's development to a third-party service provider. A managed app development provider will typically take full control over an app's design, development, testing, security compliance and operations. Managed app development can be contrasted with in-house or freelancer based solutions, which still require the client to manage the project but do not provide for enterprise-level features like 24/7 support and monitoring.

Managed app development articles describe the business of developing mobile apps. Topics can include application lifecycles, hiring developers, project tracking, and retention rates. Additional topics related to managed app development include audit reports, bug tracking tools, and code review platforms.