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Last updated on August 10, 2019.
Mobile App Development How much does it cost? This is the number one question that clients ask when the discussion around converting an idea into an application starts.

While there is no one by-the-book answer to this, there are definitely a number of factors that tell us what the app development costing would look like.

By studying these features, one would definitely be to answer how how much does a mobile app development cost question with a semi precise price tag

Here are those features – in Mobile App Development

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1- App Purpose

One of the most crucial costs determining factors in the mobile app development world is the purpose or functionality of the application.

The general notion is that the more an app caters to, the more is its development cost. For example, a calculator app will cost much less than a messaging app because of the sole reason that the app audience number in both cases is very different.

Generally, the functionality of an app is the number one cost deciding factor that brands keep under consideration when the cost discussion starts.

2- App Platform – 

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While there is hardly any difference between iOS and Android app development, the platform wise development cost difference comes when you compare mobile apps with web apps or when the comparison is between native and cross-platform apps.

Extending both the points a little further, cross-platform app development is cheaper than native app development and mobile app development is much more expensive than web app development.

3- The Features Suite

The mobile app features and the technology suite that it is based on is single-handedly responsible for increasing its development cost.

The moment you decide to add in latest technologies like AR or Blockchain the price shoots up.

When it comes to features, for an app to be considered as the one that is powered right, it has to be backed by NFC, GPS, Motion sensor, Face/Fingerprint recognition, and on a more high tech scale, it should also have the integration of Blockchain to ensure that is extremely safe to use.

4- Mobile App Development And App Maintenance

As a general practice, when a company calculates its app development cost range, the app update or maintenance cost is not added in the mix.

If you are looking for a company to remain partnered with you till much after the app is launched, you will have to pay for the service. The cost would vary depending on the variations of the devices and operating systems your app is on and how frequently you are making updates in it.

5- Visual Ability

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The complexity of the look and feel of your app is also one of the prime factors that affect its pricing. An app with a simplistic level of design and little to no animation or transition will cost a lot more than the one that comes filled with 3D or AR/VR facility.

The moment you decide to make your app more visually sound, you automatically increase the design and development efforts that bring a rise in not just the build hours but also the attached development cost.

6- Mobile App Development Agency

The app development cost would vary depending on your choice of whether you wish to go with a freelancer or a large-cap mobile app development company i.e. the app development agency size.

While it has a lot of attached risks but getting an app developed by a freelancer is much cost-effective than getting it developed by a company of more than 2k employees.

Extending the agency factor further, the cost also varies depending on where the agency is located. If you are getting an app developed in New Zealand, it will cost much more than getting one developed from India.

7- Third-Party Integration in  Mobile App Development

How connected your app is with the other apps or systems also affect the app development costing to a great extent.

Third-party integration requires taking note of a number of security, API development and a series of technical formalities that come with a price tag.

So, here were the seven factors that tend to affect the mobile app development cost from one extent to another.

Talk to more than one mobile app development company to get an idea of the different pricing structures in the industry.

Published on: May 8, 2018 @ 10:35

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24 Comments

  1. Om Prakash
    Om Prakash

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    Om Prakash

    May 26, 2018
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  2. Bijay Kumar Shah
    Bijay Kumar Shah

    nice article on mobile app development. This is my first visit to this website. A good number of valuable posts to read. Will come again to read more. Will share it with my fellow beings on my social media. Thanks for sharing.
    Bijay

    May 26, 2018
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  3. Hi Tripti,

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    Manoj

    June 10, 2018
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  4. Professor Nahabu
    Professor Nahabu

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    June 28, 2018
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  5. Vishal Bhatia
    Vishal Bhatia

    A very informative article; it is clear if you add more features in an app the costlier it will be to develop because all features are not created equal some are more complex to develop than others. 

    July 12, 2018
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    Novawebdesigns

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    May 25, 2019
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  7. Sonali Phogat
    Sonali Phogat

    Wow, this is an amazing article.
    Great information shared through this post. Good to know more about the cost factors of developing a mobile App.
    Keep up good work and thanks for sharing.

    October 9, 2019
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  8. Rama
    Rama

    This is indeed a nice post that reveals many factors that influence mobile app development and having the right article to read. Thanks a lot for sharing with us. Keep writing such informative and useful contents.

    October 11, 2019
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  9. Joseph Chikeleze
    Joseph Chikeleze

    Mobile App is a crucial need to any online business. I have been working as an app creator for many companies on top freelance sites and it’s hot in demand.

    Thanks for this post . Have a nice day

    October 12, 2019
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  10. Hello Tripti & Philip,

    Apps that can organize content from different sources on the web and integrate them into a non-fussy and easy-to-follow interface will be in high demand.

    From my opinion – to become successful, you must first conduct audience research. Knowing your audience involves understanding the industry and getting in-depth knowledge about the people that might take an interest in your apps.

    It is important because users tend to be diverse. You must track the demographics of the users of your app. Good strategy is always recommended for properly execute your app idea.

    Eventually, thanks for sharing your experience with us.

    With best wishes,

    Amar Kumar

    October 30, 2019
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  11. Gracie Brynlee
    Gracie Brynlee

    This article is very informative for developing a mobile app. All 7 factors are true for mobile app development. CoolBox Innovation Studio is also developing mobile applications.

    December 17, 2019
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  12. Hollie Dyer
    Hollie Dyer

    Very useful and informative post for app developers. These factors are very important in app development.

    January 8, 2020
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    February 4, 2020
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  14. Bryan Dean
    Bryan Dean

    These factors are very important in app development I absolutely apply on my website. Very meaningful and informative blog for app developers.

    December 16, 2020
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  15. Saurabh Soni
    Saurabh Soni

    Hi,
    Thanks for sharing such a useful post.
    Before mobile app development, everyone wants to learn about the “cost”, So here are all the answers.

    December 18, 2020
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  16. Erma Winter
    Erma Winter

    I would like to thank you for the efforts you had made for writing this wonderful piece of writing.

    June 25, 2021
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  17. Prakash K
    Prakash K

    Wow. These 7 factors do affect a mobile app development company, doesn’t it? Anyways, thanks for the blog. Very informative. I Will share it with peers and friends. Kudos

    July 21, 2021
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  18. Andy Vishel
    Andy Vishel

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    July 26, 2021
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    Naveen Khanna

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    July 28, 2021
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    Rahul Jat

    social media app development company India joki navin tknik se juda hoaa hai or se sadaan se kafi jada profit huaa hai or ye ek esa sadhan hai jo ki es mhamari me sb se jada use huaa hai.

    August 12, 2021
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  21. Jay Baer
    Jay Baer

    Nice post.

    Every client is in dilemma in choose budget for their application. This blog gives clear insight so that person can choose his/ her budget for app.

    August 17, 2021
    |Reply
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    Digiott Technologies

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    January 8, 2022
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    February 2, 2022
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  24. William
    William

    Mobile app development costs vary greatly depending on the platform, design, features, and team size. It’s essential to consider these factors when budgeting for a mobile app. Thanks for sharing the blog.

    January 30, 2023
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