MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT COST
Mobile app development costs range from $10,000 for a simple app to $300,000+ for a complex enterprise application. Cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter can reduce costs by 30-40% compared to building separate iOS and Android apps. This guide covers all cost factors.
PRICING TIERS
COST FACTORS
Native (Swift + Kotlin): highest quality, 2x cost. Cross-platform (React Native/Flutter): 30-40% savings with near-native quality.
Standard Material/Cupertino design saves 20-30%. Custom animations and illustrations add significant cost but improve user experience.
Using BaaS (Firebase, Supabase) saves $10,000-30,000 vs custom backend. Custom backend needed for complex business logic.
Each integration (maps, payments, analytics, push notifications) adds $2,000-5,000. Plan integrations carefully.
Annual maintenance costs 15-20% of initial development. Budget for OS updates, bug fixes, and feature additions.