:: App cost calculator
How much will your app cost to build?
Answer seven quick questions and see a price range, timeline and team size straight away. No email needed for the estimate.
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Live price range
Senior team, $25–35 an hour
Fixed price per phase
A range, not a quote. Based on a senior team in Pune at $25–35 an hour, including design, development, testing and project management. We confirm a fixed price for each phase after a short call.
:: Full breakdown
See the cost by phase and feature
Add your name and work email to unlock the full breakdown: hours and cost for design, development, testing and launch, plus the effort behind each feature you picked. A senior engineer also gets your answers and replies within one business day.
:: Typical app costs
What apps usually cost to build
Simple app or MVP
$13k – $30k
Sign-up, a handful of core screens, push notifications, one cross-platform codebase. 6 to 10 weeks.
Standard business app
$30k – $60k
Payments, admin dashboard, one or two integrations and custom design. 10 to 14 weeks.
AI-powered app
$35k – $70k
A first release built around AI features such as a chatbot or document reading. 9 to 14 weeks.
Complex platform or marketplace
$75k – $150k
Mobile and web, many features, several integrations and full branding. 4 to 6 months.
:: How the estimate works
Built from effort, not guesswork
Each answer adds a typical number of hours: the base app for your platform, each feature, each integration and the level of design. We add testing and project management, then price the hours at our blended rate of $25 to $35 an hour.
The result is a range because every app has details a calculator can’t see. On a short call we check your assumptions and turn the estimate into a fixed price for the first phase.
:: What the estimate includes
Discovery and UX design
Development for the platforms you choose
Testing on real devices
Project management and weekly demos
App store submission and launch support
:: What changes the cost
Six things that move the number
Platforms
One cross-platform codebase for iOS and Android adds about 15%. Two native apps add about 70%.
Features
Chat, payments, video and marketplaces are the biggest single additions. Sign-up and notifications are small.
Integrations
Every system the app talks to, such as a CRM, ERP or payment gateway, adds roughly 60 hours.
Design
A ready-made UI kit is fastest. Custom design and branded motion add time but lift trust and conversion.
Speed
Launching sooner means a bigger team working in parallel, which adds about 15% to the cost.
After launch
Hosting, store fees and maintenance are often 15% to 20% of the build cost each year.
App development cost: questions we hear most
How much does it cost to make an app?
Most apps we build cost between $13,000 and $150,000. A simple app or MVP with sign-up and a few core screens sits at the low end. A business app with payments, an admin dashboard and integrations usually lands between $30,000 and $60,000. Marketplaces and complex platforms cost more. Use the calculator above for a range based on your own features.
What makes app development cost go up?
Four things move the number most: how many platforms you need, which features you add, how many other systems the app connects to, and how custom the design is. Asking for it faster adds people, which adds cost.
How much does AI app development cost?
Adding AI features such as a chatbot, recommendations or document reading typically adds $5,000 to $10,000 to an app, plus the monthly cost of the AI model you use. A product built around AI from the start usually costs $35,000 to $70,000 for a first release.
Is cross-platform cheaper than native?
Usually, yes. One cross-platform codebase for iOS and Android costs about 15% more than a single platform, while two native apps cost about 70% more. Native is still the better choice for heavy graphics, advanced device features or very large apps.
How long does it take to build an app?
Most first releases take 6 to 16 weeks. Small apps can launch in 6 to 8 weeks; larger platforms take 4 to 6 months, usually delivered in phases so you can launch earlier.
Why do quotes differ so much between agencies?
Hourly rates vary widely by country and seniority, and agencies scope differently. Ask every agency what is included: design, testing, project management and launch support often change the total more than the rate does.
Can I start smaller to reduce the cost?
Yes. Most clients start with a focused first release that proves the idea, then add features once real users are on it. The calculator lets you see how much each feature adds.
What ongoing costs should I plan for?
Plan for hosting, app store fees, third-party services and maintenance. Together these are often 15% to 20% of the build cost each year.
:: Next steps
Ready to scope it properly?
Mobile app development
iOS, Android and cross-platform apps, built by senior engineers.
MVP development
A focused first release to prove your idea with real users.
AI-powered app development
Apps with chat, recommendations and document reading built in.
Project blueprints
See how we would plan and staff projects like yours, step by step.
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