How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
"How much does an app cost" has no single answer because "an app" ranges from a one-screen MVP to a multi-platform product with payments, chat, and AI. The honest answer is a scope conversation — here is how to think about it.
In short: A mobile app typically runs $5,000–$50,000+ and ships in 4 weeks to 6 months. The price comes down to three things: how many platforms you launch on, how many features are in the build, and how polished the design needs to be. We quote one fixed price after a short call — no hourly billing.
What drives the cost of a mobile app
How many platforms
One cross-platform app (iOS + Android from one codebase) is far cheaper than separate native builds plus a web app. This is the biggest single lever on cost.
How many features
Login, payments, chat, maps, AI — each feature adds build and testing time. A focused MVP is cheap; a feature-rich product is not.
Design depth
A clean standard UI is fastest; custom motion and a bespoke design system add polish and cost.
Backend & integrations
A simple app with one database is cheap; every third-party integration (payments, CRM, AI) adds wiring and edge-case handling.
Typical feature costs
Planning-grade ranges for common features. Your exact price depends on scope, platforms, and design — the calculator combines them for you.
Login & user accounts
$1,000 – $3,000
Email, social, or phone auth with secure session handling.
Payments & subscriptions
$3,000 – $8,000
Stripe, Razorpay, or in-app purchases with webhooks and receipts.
Chat / messaging
$3,000 – $9,000
Real-time messaging, presence, and push-backed delivery.
Maps & location
$2,000 – $6,000
Geolocation, routing, and map UI with a provider like Google or Mapbox.
Admin panel / dashboard
$3,000 – $9,000
Back-office to manage users, content, orders, and analytics.
Get your number in under a minute
Pick your platforms, features, and design, and see a real price range and timeline on screen — no email wall. Then get the full fixed-price breakdown mailed to you.
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How much does it cost to build a simple app?
A focused MVP on one cross-platform codebase with a standard design can land in the $5,000–$12,000 range. The way to a lower number is cutting scope to what proves the idea, not cutting corners.
Why do app cost estimates vary so much?
Because "an app" spans a one-screen MVP to a multi-platform product with payments, chat, and AI. Platforms, features, and design drive the range — use the calculator below to price your exact scope.
iOS, Android, or both?
For most products, both — via one cross-platform codebase (React Native or Flutter), which is much cheaper than two native builds. We go native only when a feature genuinely needs it.
What do I get for the price?
A working app on your chosen platforms, 100% code ownership, a dedicated project manager, and 30–90 days of post-launch support. No hourly meter, no lock-in.
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Ready to turn this into a real plan?
Your first step is a free call. We scope your app, answer every question, and give you one fixed price and timeline — no obligation, no hourly billing, and you own the code.