{"id":3335,"date":"2022-10-04T07:15:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T07:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/?p=3335"},"modified":"2023-01-16T09:25:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:25:14","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-an-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/index.php\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-an-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Make an App? Cost Estimation by Type, Location, Features, &#038; Examples for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a startup founder, serial entrepreneur, or investor thinking of creating a mobile application? If yes, a question that\u2019ll definitely be paramount in your mind is \u201chow much does mobile app development cost?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The cost of developing a mobile app ranges from $15,000 to $230,000 for most applications.<\/p>\n<p>However, your exact price is determined by the app type, complexity, business model, and development team.<\/p>\n<p>The MVP for a typical app of average complexity at $30\/hour is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Android\u2013$50,000<\/li>\n<li>iOS\u2013$60,000 and<\/li>\n<li>Cross-platform\u2013$80,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sec-highlight\">\n<p>Points we\u2019ll discuss in this article entail:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>App development costs<\/li>\n<li>Factors that impact the cost of building an app<\/li>\n<li>Application development costs that are easily overlooked<\/li>\n<li>App development cost by example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Perhaps you have a preference for pictorial representation over text, then <a href=\"#mobile-application-development-cost-infographic\">check out our infographic section<\/a> for images on the cost of mobile application development.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s delve right into the crux of the article:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-develop-a-mobile-app\">How Much Does it Cost to Develop a Mobile Application?<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of developing a minimum viable product for a mobile app from us ranges between $15,000 and $230,000.<\/p>\n<p>However, the exact amount you\u2019ll pay may slightly differ with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The product complexity<\/li>\n<li>The type of app<\/li>\n<li>The development team involved<\/li>\n<li>The location of the development team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Image Illustrating the factors that affect app development costs\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1354\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9562\" srcset=\"http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-scaled.webp 2560w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-300x159.webp 300w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-1024x542.webp 1024w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-768x406.webp 768w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-1536x812.webp 1536w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-2048x1083.webp 2048w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-1200x635.webp 1200w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factors-to-consider-when-estimating-cost-of-application-development-1980x1047.webp 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These factors can affect mobile app development by as much as 100%.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, it\u2019s imperative to consider what they entail and how to influence those factors to reduce development costs. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s help you understand their intricacies:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mobile-app-development-cost-defined-by-product-complexity\">Mobile App Development Cost Defined by Product Complexity<\/h3>\n<p>The complexity of a mobile application refers to the number of features, functionalities, components, and interactions in the product\u2019s codebase.<\/p>\n<p>You may also describe complexity as the level of difficulty a coder faces in creating a mobile application.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a typical fintech mobile application is more complex than a single-page to-do list app due to the number of functionalities and features the latter has.<\/p>\n<p>However, that a mobile app has a single purpose doesn\u2019t entirely imply that it\u2019s not complex. Some of them are more complex than most multi-purpose apps.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Instagram<\/strong>: Albeit a uni-purpose image and video social media app, in its backend are highly complex algorithms that track the number of metrics to sort and determine which ad and image to display to users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spotify<\/strong>: This is a single-purpose platform with highly complex functionalities. One such is its highly sophisticated transmission protocol that powers its offline music streaming mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And as you might have imagined, the more complex a solution is, the greater the time needed to develop it fully. This, in turn, affects cost.<\/p>\n<p>For proper understanding, we\u2019ll break down cost into three types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic app<\/li>\n<li>Average app<\/li>\n<li>Complex app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s help you with a spreadsheet detailing the estimated cost per complexity:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><strong>Complexity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"30%\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\"><strong>Timeframe<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Basic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$15,000 to $25,000<\/td>\n<td>12-24 weeks<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/mindoo-test-yourself-learn\/id1491179422\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mindoo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$30,000 to $50,000<\/td>\n<td>24-36 weeks<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/tr\/app\/formassist-diet-and-exercise\/id1345964523\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Form Assist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sephora&#038;hl=en&#038;gl=US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sephora<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Complex<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Starts from $70,000<\/td>\n<td>Over 36 weeks<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapchat.com\/en-GB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SnapChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mobile-app-development-price-defined-by-application-type\">Mobile App Development Price Defined by Application Type<\/h3>\n<p>The type of mobile app you\u2019re developing is another factor to consider.<\/p>\n<p>Some mobile apps are generally more difficult to create than others. Take native apps for example, the requirement for creating one for an iOS platform differs from an Android application.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, cross-platform apps (applications that can work on both iOS and Android OS) differ in cost from Native apps.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a table detailing the price estimate per app type for a solution of average complexity:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>App Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cost estimate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>iOS<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Android<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cross-Platform<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$80,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Both iOS and Android apps are often categorized as native apps, as each only work on a single platform.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mobile-app-development-cost-breakdown-by-team-type\">Mobile App Development Cost Breakdown by Team Type<\/h3>\n<p>Your team type is a huge cost-influencing factor to take note of. <\/p>\n<p>For illustrative purposes, we\u2019ll assume that you\u2019re creating a mobile application with average complexity, Here\u2019s the amount it\u2019ll cost you:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Team type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal team (US, UK)<\/td>\n<td>$400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Software Development Agency (Intelivita)<\/td>\n<td>$50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Freelancers<\/td>\n<td>$30,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the internal team, we\u2019re assuming your workforce consist of a mobile developer, backend developer, UI\/UX designer and QA tester.<\/p>\n<p>Wondering about what each team type means? Let\u2019s take a dig into that:<\/p>\n<h4>Internal Team<\/h4>\n<p>This hiring model entails onboarding full-time developers as an employee of a company.<\/p>\n<p>They receive daily orders from the company\u2019s administrators and regularly interact with team members to ensure that common objectives are attained.<\/p>\n<p>Before opting for this model, you should weigh its pros and cons:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"55%\" align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\" align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Better control over development processes.<\/li>\n<li>Internal teams have a better understanding of the business\u2019s objectives and goals.<\/li>\n<li>The management team can easily make adjustments to workflow and deliverables at prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>The employer is responsible for providing a secure, serene environment.<\/li>\n<li>Lawsuits from sudden contract termination can hamper development procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Software Development Agency<\/h4>\n<p>A software development agency is a company that develops, maintains, and provides other services related to websites and mobile applications.<\/p>\n<p>These app and <a href=\"\/web-development\/\">web development agencies<\/a> have an on-demand network of highly-skilled professionals. They are a go-to option for startups in need of a cost-effective means of outsourcing development for better profitability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-cta-option1 blue\">\n<div class=\"cta-main-text\">Are you looking to build a robust app for your business?<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-inner-box\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tuhin-bhatt.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Let us help you convert your valuable idea into a dynamic and compelling solution.<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-banner btn-outline-primary\" id=\"cta-button\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Connect Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can either partner with a local development company or an offshore agency. By local development company, we mean partnering with an agency situated in your home country.<\/p>\n<p>For improved cost-effectiveness or to access a larger talent pool, then you may partner with an offshore development agency with a verifiable portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Pros and cons of partnering with a software development agency:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"65%\" align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"35%\" align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>They have a large pool of talents and can offer dedicated mobile and back-end developers at prompt.<\/li>\n<li>They offer a range of partnership options.<\/li>\n<li>Overhead costs on equipment, oversight, and subscriptions are either minimized or eliminated.<\/li>\n<li>Due to a highly-skilled workforce, they require less time for development.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible payment structure, e.g., low or no upfront costs, monthly payments, on-off payments, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The team has experience creating a wide range of solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Time-zone and cultural differences may cause a conflict of interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Freelancers<\/h4>\n<p>These are programmers working independently and handling tasks on a per-project basis.<\/p>\n<p>Most freelance programmers know multitudes of frontend and backend stacks. Thus, they often handle full-stack roles and seldomly work independently on projects.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some merits and demerits of handling this project:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Freelancers are relatively cheaper to hire and manage.<\/li>\n<li>They can provide a timely and unbiased professional technical opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>They can provide a timely and unbiased professional technical opinion.<\/li>\n<li>The freelancer loses sensitive data from your company due to nonchalant data practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The costs mentioned above are not finite, as there are some hidden fees to consider when preparing your budget.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mobile-app-development-costs-by-region\">Mobile App Development Costs by Region<\/h3>\n<p>Country where a software development agency operates from is a huge cost influencing factor.<\/p>\n<p>In the US for example, the average cost of hiring a developer is 3X &#8211; 4X more expensive than the cost of app development in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a table depicting how prices differ per region:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cost (Hourly)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USA<\/td>\n<td>$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Western Europe<\/td>\n<td>$80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Australia<\/td>\n<td>$90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eastern Europe<\/td>\n<td>$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India and Southeast Asia<\/td>\n<td>$25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now that you know how average mobile app development cost differs from country to country.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss the stages that accumulate into the total price tag.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stages-of-mobile-app-development-cost\">Stages of Mobile App Development Cost<\/h2>\n<p>For proper understanding, well break down different aspects of app development cost, and what each entail:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stage-1-discovery-phase\">1. Discovery Phase (20% of Mobile App Development Cost)<\/h3>\n<p>The discovery phase of mobile application development is where team members research the viability of the idea, technical requirements, business needs, and talent required.<\/p>\n<p>This phase helps to serve the groundwork for other development activities, and has multitudes of parts, which entail:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aspects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Market analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Market analysis helps you research market demand, size of the market, technological trends in your niche, and number of competitors.<\/p>\n<p>This aspect will be conducted by a business analyst, and may require assistance from a team of data analysts, data scientists, and tech leads.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Competitor analysis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Competitor analysis is the process of assessing the weaknesses and strengths of prospective competitors. This way, you can tailor your business model for better advantage amidst rivals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Budgeting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Budgeting helps you identify total app development cost beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>This aspect requires input from the tech leads, UI\/UX designer, business analyst, project manager, and idea owners.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"stage-2-ui-ux-design-phase\">2. UI\/UX Design Phase (20% of Total Mobile App Development Cost)<\/h3>\n<p>The UI\/UX design phase is where a designer creates a pictorial view of the app idea, per co-founder expectations, and results from the discovery phase.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the complexity of the design, the number of screens, and the UX map out, the timeframe for completion usually ranges around 20-140 design hours.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of this phase, you should have the: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wireframe<\/li>\n<li>Interactive prototype<\/li>\n<li>Mockups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This phase is the most fluid, as it requires regular feedback from the team, and startup founders.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stage-3-coding-phase\">3. Coding Phase (50% of Total Mobile App Development Cost)<\/h3>\n<p>This phase, also called the core development phase, is where backend and mobile developers write necessary codes needed to create every feature, functionality, button, and icon that should be in the application. <\/p>\n<p>The activities here can be divided into two:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backend Development<\/li>\n<li>Frontend Development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aspects in the Coding Phase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Back-end development<\/td>\n<td>The backend development phase involves creating server-side features, using tech-stacks like Java, Node.JS, Laravel, GoLang, Python, Next.JS, etc.,<\/p>\n<p>Features created here are not visible to users, but are key to the core-function of the application. See them as the brain-box of the overall system.<\/p>\n<p>Backend is responsible for 30% of overall app development cost. Or 60% of app development cost expended in this phase.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Front-end Development<\/td>\n<td>The frontend development phase entails the creation of user-sider features and functionalities with tech-stacks like Swift, React Native etc.<\/p>\n<p>The features here are those users will interact with, and they determine the aesthetics of the application.<\/p>\n<p>Frontend is responsible for 20% of overall app development cost. Or 40% of app development cost expended in this phase.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the end of these two phases, the deliverable should be a fully functional mobile application.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stage-4-app-launch\">4. App Launch (10% of Total Application Development Cost)<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no point creating a mobile application if you wouldn\u2019t launch it; isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to launch an app is as important as knowing its creation process. Beyond facilitating installation, it improves performance, and user loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>This launch process comes with its own cost, as you\u2019ll need to pay requisite fees on mobile app stores like Apple Store, and Google PlayStore.<\/p>\n<p>The launch process requires that you have top-notch App Store Optimization techniques. For example, you can test a range of animations, videos, descriptions, and images to see what works best.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know the app development cost stages, let\u2019s consider some examples for better understanding:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cost-of-app-development-by-examples\">Cost of App Development By Examples<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll use three diverse examples as case studies to help you understand the cost of building a mobile application.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"example-1-cost-to-make-a-fintech-app-like-revolut\">Example 1: How Much Does it Cost to Create a Fintech App Like Revolut?<\/h3>\n<p>Revolut is a Neobank that offers services like peer-to-peer money transfer, fee-free currency exchange, and other regular banking features.<\/p>\n<h4>Primary features in the Revolut app:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer-to-peer money transfer<\/li>\n<li>International rate conversion<\/li>\n<li>Easy registration<\/li>\n<li>Secure login<\/li>\n<li>Profile personalization<\/li>\n<li>Protected biometric system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Graphic showing Mockup of Revolut Fintech App, its features and its functionalities\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1354\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9564\" srcset=\"http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-scaled.webp 2560w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-300x159.webp 300w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-1024x542.webp 1024w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-768x406.webp 768w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-1536x812.webp 1536w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-2048x1083.webp 2048w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-1200x635.webp 1200w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Revolut-Fintech-App-Mockup-1980x1047.webp 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/revolut-statistics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business of Apps<\/a>, the platform currently enjoys over 1.1 million daily users. And with a <a href=\"https:\/\/sifted.eu\/articles\/revolut-valuation-millionaires\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuation of over $33 billion<\/a>, it\u2019s a no-brainer that multiple startups would want to create a similar product.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of building a neobank app like Revolut starts at $40,000. The exact cost will depend on the features and functionalities inherent in the app.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"example-2-cost-to-create-an-app-like-uber\">Example 2: How Much Does it Cost to Create an App Like Uber?<\/h3>\n<p>Uber is a ride-hailing app that connects its app users with the nearest available rider. It\u2019s the largest hailing service and has over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/833743\/us-users-ride-sharing-services\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">93 million monthly users<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-cta-option1 blue blog-cta-new\">\n<div class=\"cta-main-text\">Ready to develop a scalable mobile app for your business?<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-inner-box\">\n<div>\n<p>Get a precise and accurate cost estimate for your custom mobile app with advanced features.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-banner btn-outline-primary\" id=\"cta-button\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Schedule 30-mins Free Consultation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tuhin-bhatt-author.webp\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Primary features of Uber app:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Real time location tracking<\/li>\n<li>Card linking<\/li>\n<li>Driver review<\/li>\n<li>In-app location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/blog\/how-much-mvp-development-cost\/\">cost of creating the MVP<\/a> of a ride-hailing app from us is about $40,000. Expected timeframe for completing the project is 6-8 months.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Image displaying Mockup of Uber ride hailing app with its functionalities\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1354\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9565\" srcset=\"http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-scaled.webp 2560w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-300x159.webp 300w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-1024x542.webp 1024w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-768x406.webp 768w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-1536x812.webp 1536w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-2048x1083.webp 2048w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-1200x635.webp 1200w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Uber-Ride-hailing-App-Mockup-1980x1047.webp 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"example-3-cost-to-develop-an-app-like-instagram\">Example 3: How Much Does It Cost to Develop an App like Instagram?<\/h3>\n<p>Instagram is one of the most visited social media platforms, as it currently boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/datareportal.com\/essential-instagram-stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1.4 billion users<\/a> as of July 2022. Little wonder why most startups hoping to leap into the social media space consider it a noteworthy model.<\/p>\n<h4>Core features of the Instagram app are<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Instagram reels<\/li>\n<li>QR codes<\/li>\n<li>Boomerangs<\/li>\n<li>Instagram stories<\/li>\n<li>DMs<\/li>\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Creating an Instagram-like MVP starts at $30,000.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Graphic showing Instagram Social Media Mobile App&#039;s Mockup with its core functionalities\/features\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1354\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9566\" srcset=\"http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-scaled.webp 2560w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-300x159.webp 300w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-1024x542.webp 1024w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-768x406.webp 768w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-1536x812.webp 1536w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-2048x1083.webp 2048w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-1200x635.webp 1200w, http:\/\/172.104.44.157\/intelivita_usa_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Instagram-social-media-app-Mockup-1980x1047.webp 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"example-4-cost-of-building-an-app-like-tinder\">Example 4: Cost of Building an App Like Tinder<\/h3>\n<p>Tinder is a dating app with <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/country-rankings\/tinder-users-by-country\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">over 75 million users<\/a>, and is popular in over 197 countries. To attain optimum usability, the platform has a variety of languages that is auto-selected per user location. <\/p>\n<h4>Features to build in a dating app are:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In-app messaging<\/li>\n<li>Profile customization<\/li>\n<li>Settings<\/li>\n<li>Swipe-to-match feature<\/li>\n<li>Real-time location tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>App development cost for an app like Tinder is $30,000.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"example-5-cost-of-developing-an-app-like-netflix\">Example 5: Cost of Developing an App like Netflix<\/h3>\n<p>Netflix is a subscription-based streaming service that lets users watch TV, videos, and make in-app downloads. The app currently has over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/250934\/quarterly-number-of-netflix-streaming-subscribers-worldwide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">223 million active subscribers<\/a> with a growth rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/finbox.com\/NASDAQGS:NFLX\/explorer\/total_rev_cagr_5y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">22.7%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Core features in the Netflix app are:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Library<\/li>\n<li>In-app payment<\/li>\n<li>Video download feature<\/li>\n<li>In-app video streaming<\/li>\n<li>Settings<\/li>\n<li>Timeline customization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The cost of developing an app like Netflix is around $35,000.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you have a succinct idea of app development cost, let\u2019s consider some factors that might alter prices:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"factors-that-affect-the-cost-of-mobile-app-development\">Factors that Affect the Cost of Mobile App Development<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s educate you on factors affecting <a href=\"\/blog\/cost-of-software-development\/\">software development costs<\/a>:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-1-business-logic-of-the-app\">Factor 1: Business Logic of the App<\/h3>\n<p>In mobile app development, business logic or domain logic refers to the core function of the app, its business model, and the outcomes users get from the application.<\/p>\n<p>The app\u2019s business logic provides direction to the following attributes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The overall size of the mobile application<\/li>\n<li>The ideal tech stack for developing the solution<\/li>\n<li>The size of the development team<\/li>\n<li>Timeframe for completing the application<\/li>\n<li>QA validation process required<\/li>\n<li>The dependables needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generally, mobile application development with more complex business logic is more expensive. This is due to its complex architecture and multiple functionalities that the programmer needs to implement.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-2-technology-architecture\">Factor 2: Technology Architecture<\/h3>\n<p>Technology architecture in mobile app development entails the aggregation of logical components that are required to create a functional application.<\/p>\n<p>The software architecture is a blueprint that programmers will follow to create a deliverable.<\/p>\n<p>The technology architecture attributes that impact costs are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The tech stacks<\/li>\n<li>Scalability<\/li>\n<li>Multi-tenancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since tech architecture is a workflow mapping of how the app operates, it\u2019s only logical that the longer the workflow, the more expensive the mobile application.<\/p>\n<p>A good technology architecture has its root in the app discovery phase. This phase is a step whereby the development team gathers requisite information about the target audience, solution\u2019s objectives, founder\u2019s expectations, and competitors.<\/p>\n<p>An ideal discovery phase will carry a budget of about 10% of the complete development budget\u2013this is partly due to its research-intensive nature, and it involves input from every team member.<\/p>\n<p>The result from the discovery phase allows the CTO or any tech lead in charge to map out the technology architecture of the solution appropriately.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"factor-3-ui-ux-design\">Factor 3: UI\/UX Design<\/h3>\n<p>The UI\/UX design is a prototype or mock-up detailing the look and user experience end users will derive from using a solution.<\/p>\n<p>It also provides insight to coders on what features and functionalities they\u2019ll need to create within the mobile application for it to achieve the founder\u2019s ultimate objective.<\/p>\n<p>UI\/UX attributes that influence app development cost:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The number of screens needed to complete a process<\/li>\n<li>The type of user interface (Native UI\u2019s cost more than hybrid interfaces)<\/li>\n<li>The number of animations in the design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The higher the number of screens and animations in the design, the costlier the app developmental fee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-cta-with-left-icon\">\n<div class=\"cta-inner-box\">\n<div class=\"left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/desktop-icon-blog-cta.svg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"right\">\n<div>Let\u2019s discuss your app design requirements and get started with a team of skilled designers at Intelivita<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-banner btn-outline-primary\" id=\"cta-button\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"factor-4-core-features-of-the-mobile-application\">Factor 4: Core Features of the Mobile Application<\/h3>\n<p>The core features of a mobile app are those necessary for it to perform its primary features. Here, we\u2019ll consider some key elements needed for each mobile app niche:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Niche<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Fintech (Banking)<\/td>\n<td>Peer-to-peer transfer, connection with external service providers, account balance, payment processor, and transaction history.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Edtech<\/td>\n<td>In-app video chat, in-app messaging feature, subject categorization, feedback sections. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Social Media<\/td>\n<td>Messaging system, real-time notifications, content sharing element, and profile personalization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">HealthTech<\/td>\n<td>Appointment scheduler, video-conferencing, in-app reminders and notifications, symptom checker, healthcare tips.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>As seen in the table above, the product niche highly influences the cost of software development.<\/p>\n<p>Take fintech app development for example; there are lots of key features it must have to function appropriately, with each of them being highly complex.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the features are sensitive, as a single error can lead to a loss of funds. This makes the cost of creating a fintech application is naturally higher than in other niches.<\/p>\n<p>For more expos\u00e9 on these factors, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intelivita.co.uk\/blog\/factors-affecting-mobile-app-development-cost\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">read this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more? There are some app development costs to take into account.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hidden-costs-of-app-development\">Hidden Cost of App Development<\/h2>\n<p>By hidden costs, we mean expenses that are elusive to founders at the onset of product development. <\/p>\n<p>Albeit hidden, they\u2019re salient to creating a robust mobile app, making it remain functional, and helping it reach its target users.<\/p>\n<p>The two most common hidden costs in mobile app development are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marketing costs<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These costs should be estimated within the mobile app project research phase and added to the total budget. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s provide you with more information on what each entails:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hidden-cost-1-maintenance-cost\">Hidden Cost 1: Maintenance Cost<\/h3>\n<p>The maintenance cost is the funds needed to pay recurrent technical subscription fees and keep requisite skills for troubleshooting software errors.<\/p>\n<p>Your yearly software maintenance cost should be about 25% of your overall app development price. <\/p>\n<p>That is, if it costs you $200,000 to create your mobile application, set aside about $50,000 as the cost of maintaining your solution for a year.<\/p>\n<p>Your maintenance budget will likely be expended on the following:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30%\"><strong>Budget Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"70%\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Monitoring analytics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analytics is the act of tracking user-centric metrics to ascertain that the app remains popular amongst a target market.<\/li>\n<li>The developer or business analyst here measures user, user behavior, average app usage time, traffic sources, and more. They use tools like Google Analytics and CRM tools for technical support and analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>App integration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Most apps are regularly updated every 1-4 months.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some possible updates that\u2019ll be made:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete app revamp<\/li>\n<li>New features<\/li>\n<li>UI\/UX customization and design improvement<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory updates for newer Android and iOS versions<\/li>\n<li>Compulsory updates from third-party APIs and Frameworks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Maintenance cost may increase significantly if you\u2019re undertaking a major update. In the case of a total app revamp, or code migration, you may pay as high as 100% of the total development cost\u2013depending on the intricacy of the maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Another hidden cost to consider is the product\u2019s marketing cost. Let\u2019s take a dig into that right away:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hidden-cost-2-marketing-cost\">Hidden Cost 2: Marketing Cost<\/h3>\n<p>Marketing cost is a budget set aside for advertising your mobile application to your target audience. This is an important step in ensuring the app\u2019s objectives are met.<\/p>\n<p>For a mobile application, the ideal annual app marketing cost should range between 2x-3x of your overall development costs. <\/p>\n<p>That is, if your app development cost is $50,000, then have an annual marketing budget of about $100,000 \u2013 $150,000.<\/p>\n<p>The high financial marketing demand is due to the following aspects:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive table-brd\">\n<table class=\"table text-center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Marketing Aspects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEO<\/td>\n<td>Search engine optimization helps to improve the quantity and quality of web and mobile apps from search engineering.<\/p>\n<p>It helps platforms gain unpaid traffic rather than paid or direct traffic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Email marketing<\/td>\n<td>According to HubSpot, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/email-marketing-stats\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">81% of B2B marketers<\/a> say email newsletters are the most effective form of content marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Email marketing is a strategy to help introduce customers to discounts, products, and other services by communicating your offerings via electronic mail.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product hunt launches<\/td>\n<td>This marketing aspect entails launching your products on platforms primarily for tech-loving audiences. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Social media marketing<\/td>\n<td>According to nealschaffer, <a href=\"https:\/\/nealschaffer.com\/social-media-marketing-statistics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">93% of marketers<\/a> worldwide use social media for advertisement.<\/p>\n<p>This aspect of marketing aims to use social media as a primary means of driving app traffic, interacting with users, and improving app retention.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary><strong>Q.1 How Much Do App Developers Make Per Hour?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The average wage of developers varies from country to country. In the United States, developers make an average of $60 per hour, while their counterparts with the same skill set and seniority level in India make $6\/hr.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of how much developers will charge for App Development from country to country:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>United States: $60\/hour<\/li>\n<li>Australia: $46\/hour<\/li>\n<li>Canada: $39\/hour<\/li>\n<li>United Kingdom: $26\/hour<\/li>\n<li>Western Europe: $43\/hour<\/li>\n<li>Eastern Europe: $20\/hour<\/li>\n<li>China: $12\/hour<\/li>\n<li>India: $6\/hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary><strong>Q.2 Why is App Development Expensive?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Apps are Cheap! The design and engineering talent required is costly.<\/p>\n<p>This is because mastering the skills and stacks needed to design and create mobile apps take a lot of time. Additionally, it requires a top-notch logic pattern that most people can\u2019t handle.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the rarity of talent and the number of developers required make app development expensive.<\/details>\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary><strong>Q.3 How Long Does It Take To Develop An App?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The average timeframe for app development with Discovery, UI\/UX design, Coding, and QA testing phases is around 4-12 months. Length of time is a direct factor that affects app development costs.<\/p>\n<p>Development stages and team size hardly significantly reduce the development timeline.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are means of speeding up the process. For this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use frameworks<\/li>\n<li>Implement readily available APIs over new feature development<\/li>\n<li>Use libraries<\/li>\n<li>Use cross-platform programming languages over Native app development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>Now that you have a detailed knowledge of the price of creating a mobile application.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-topic grey-topic\">\n<h2 id=\"interested-in-mobile-app-development\">Interested in Mobile App Development?<\/h2>\n<p>Interested in creating a mobile application that aligns with your technical or business requirement?<\/p>\n<p>At Intelivita, we have a robust team of mobile developers that create scalable, secure, and resilient mobile applications.<\/p>\n<p>Through failure-proof project management practices, we\u2019ll ensure that deliverables align with both your technical and business needs.<\/p>\n<p>Doubt our capacity to deliver as promised, then visit <a href=\"\/portfolio\/\">our portfolio<\/a>, and check through our <a href=\"https:\/\/clutch.co\/profile\/intelivita\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">clutch testimonials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch with us by <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">filling out the form<\/a> on our website and a representative will get in touch soon. Alternatively, you can <a href=\"mailto:sales@intelivita.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">send us a mail<\/a> within work hours for a prompt reply.\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mobile-application-development-cost-infographic\">Bonus Infographic<\/h2>\n<p>Check out the highlights of our detailed guide &#8220;App Development Cost in 2023&#8221; to learn some key points about stages of app development, the costs of app development, factors affecting it, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mobile-App-Development-Cost-Infographic-2.png\" alt=\"Infographic displaying Mobile App Development Cost, the Stages of Mobile Application Development Cost, Cost of App Development Examples such as Revolut, Uber, Instagram, Netflix, and Tinder. Along with, Cost of Mobile App Development by App type, complexity, team type, and region. 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