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Pricing · Mobile Apps

How much does a mobile app cost?

Real 2026 numbers by scope tier — MVP to enterprise. No vague "it depends" answers.

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(01) — Overview

The honest numbers.

Mobile apps range from $15,000 to $500,000+ depending on scope, complexity, and platform strategy. Here are the honest 2026 numbers by tier so you can plan realistically.

(02) — Pricing tiers

What each price gets you.

01

MVP

$15,000 – $30,000
8 – 12 weeks
  • 5–10 core screens
  • Firebase or lightweight backend
  • Email + Google/Apple sign-in
  • Basic push notifications
  • App Store + Play Store submission
02

Consumer App

$30,000 – $80,000
16 – 24 weeks
  • 15–30 screens with polish
  • Custom backend + data modeling
  • In-app purchases / subscriptions
  • Social features, profiles, notifications
  • Analytics + crash reporting
  • ASO baseline
03

Enterprise / B2B

$60,000 – $200,000+
20 – 40 weeks
  • SSO (Okta, Azure AD)
  • Offline-first architecture
  • HIPAA / SOC 2 compliance
  • Custom backend integrations
  • Multi-role admin panel
(03) — Cost drivers

What actually moves the price.

Cross-platform vs native

Cross-platform (Flutter/React Native) is 50–60% cheaper than dual native builds.

Backend complexity

Backend is often 30–50% of total app cost. Underestimate this and your budget doubles.

Third-party integrations

Every SDK integration (payments, auth, chat, maps) adds $1,000–$5,000 depending on complexity.

Design polish

A polished design system with custom animations adds $5,000–$15,000 but materially improves App Store ratings.

Compliance requirements

HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS each add $10,000–$30,000 in scope work.

(04) — Hidden costs

What most quotes leave out.

  • App Store + Play Store developer accounts ($99/yr Apple, $25 one-time Google)
  • Post-launch maintenance ($500–$5,000/month depending on complexity)
  • Design revisions beyond scope
  • App Store submission review response cycles
  • Push notification service (OneSignal, Firebase — usually free or cheap)
  • Backend hosting (AWS/Firebase/Supabase — $50–$500/month typical)
(05) — FAQ

Common questions.

$15,000 for a genuinely functional MVP. Below that, the app is either scope-thin or the agency is cutting corners you'll pay for later.
They're either misunderstanding the scope or skipping essential work (proper backend, App Store submission, testing). Expect surprise invoices or a rebuild in 12 months.
Yes. Post-launch maintenance runs $500–$5,000/month. Locking in the rate upfront prevents rate hikes when you're dependent.
1–7 days typical, longer for first submissions. Plan launch with a buffer.
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