The average cost to develop a mobile app is $20,000 to $300000 but also it depends on requirements. The exact cost will depend on a number of factors, including the type of app, features, platforms, and location of the development team which really matter a lot.
A basic proof-of-concept app can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 to develop. A Small app will cost around $35,000 to $65,000. Medium-sized apps will cost in the region of $65,000-$120,000 to build, while bigger and more feature-rich apps can cost $130,000 or more.
Large corporations can easily spend millions of dollars per year employing large mobile teams to develop and maintain their apps.
Here applications are divided into 3 categories:
Simple Apps
These are apps whose development requires no API integration or standard UI components and no back-end. But there are a few notable features like an email subscription, social login, calendar, etc. In this category, apps like Google Calendar, Google Clock, etc.
Moderate Apps
These types of apps require custom UI features, API integration, payment features, back-end server, headsets and tablets adaptation, etc. Also, mobile apps in this category include the already famous Whatsapp, Slack app and so much more.
Complex Apps
It apps like Facebook, Twitter, most gaming application, etc. These types of apps require multi-language support, 3rd-party integrations, complicated back-end, and real-time features also.
Below are a few different examples of mobile apps with the average cost of app development, also a few examples of the included features:
Basic App Development Cost
- App Cost: $1,500
- Timeline: 1 month
- Examples: Camera, Calculator, Local games, Clock, SMS apps
Data-driven App Development Cost
- App Cost: $15,000
- Timeline: 1-2 months
- Examples: Maps, Stocks, Weather, Calendar
E-Commerce App Development Cost
- App Cost: $50,000 to $240,000+
- Timeline: 3-9 months (ongoing project)
- Examples: GoPuff, ASOS, Alibaba, eBay, Amazon
Marketplace App Development Cost
- App Cost: $240,000+ (web platform)
- Timeline: 9+ months
- Examples: Booking.com, TripAdvisor
Social Networking App Development Cost
- App Cost: $50,000 to $240,000+
- Timeline: 3-9 months (ongoing project)
- Examples: Yummi, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
On-Demand App Development Cost
- App Cost: $70,000 to $80,000+ (per platform)
- Timeline: 5-7 months
- Examples: Melabiz, Nimber, Postmates, UberEATS, Uber
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