Mobile app cost estimator
Select your platform, number of screens, backend complexity, design level and features to get an instant cost range with a full breakdown.
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Set your app requirements and press Estimate cost to see a detailed budget breakdown.
Building a mobile app is a significant investment. This estimator gives you a realistic budget range based on industry-standard pricing for design, development, backend work and testing.
What affects mobile app cost?
The biggest cost drivers are the number of platforms (iOS, Android, or both), the number of screens and features, and the complexity of the backend. Design also plays a major role — a premium design with custom animations costs significantly more than basic UI templates. Features like payments, real-time chat, and admin dashboards add development time and therefore cost.
Our estimates are based on typical rates for agencies and development teams. Building with a local team in the GCC tends to cost more than offshore outsourcing but delivers better communication, quality and project management.
Understanding the breakdown
The cost breakdown shows design, development, backend, and testing & deployment separately. This helps you see where your budget goes. Maintenance is estimated at 15-20% of the annual development cost, which covers updates, bug fixes, server costs and app store compliance. Most clients budget for ongoing maintenance from month one.
Frequently asked questions
This provides a rough budget range. Actual costs depend on specific requirements, third-party integrations, and your choice of development partner. We recommend getting a detailed quote for any serious project.
Development costs are similar. Android sometimes costs slightly more due to device fragmentation and additional testing. Building both platforms simultaneously with cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native can reduce total cost by 30-40% compared to building two native apps.
Yes. Our software development team builds custom mobile apps for iOS and Android, from simple utility apps to complex platforms with real-time features, payments and AI. Contact us for a free project consultation.
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