Why are mobile apps costly?

There’s not a fixed price for building a mobile application.

Think about some of the most recent products or services that you’ve bought. Whether it’s a car, cell phone, or cleaning service, there are different price points depending on certain elements.

The same goes for your mobile app. So how much does it cost to make an app? The price is going to depend on what you’re trying to accomplish.

Here are the few main factors that affect the cost :

● Type of your mobile app
● Who builds your app
● How your app gets built

Type of your Mobile App

Identify what type of app you’re building. Different types of apps are priced at varying levels.

data driven app

device app

functionality app

custom utility app

game app

If you just need to build something basic, you can get it done for a few thousand dollars.

Complex apps are more expensive to build. Not only is the development more complicated, but there are other factors that come into play as well.

In addition to coding, you’ve got to consider:

● design costs
● back end development (which is necessary for certain apps)
● security
● architecture
● testing

the longer it takes to build an app, the more expensive it’s going to be to develop.

This is the case for the most part. As you can see from the graphic, different types of apps have varying timelines, which ultimately impacts the price.

According to Statista, the graph on the side are the most popular apps available in the App Store in terms of availability. Once you clearly identify which type of app you’re going to build, you need to stick with it. Otherwise, the costs will quickly rise.

Who builds your app

Type aside, the cost also depends on the type of developer as well. You could hire:

● an independent contractor
● a development agency

Depending on what you decide, the price will change. There are reasons behind the pricing structure of these different development options.

independent contractors or freelancers

For example, independent contractors or freelancers could be your least expensive option. However, this developer may not be the best in the business. Developers who have a more proven track record and more experience can charge more money for their services.

a development agency

Development Agencies are able to charge much higher prices for their services. That’s because they have teams of developers working on your project. These developers are highly qualified and considered top-level talent. So that’s what you’ll get if you’re willing to spend upward of $100,000 on your mobile application.

One of the benefits of working with one of these companies is that you’ll have easier access to their proven track record.

How your app gets built

Hybrid vs. native apps

If you’re going to develop a native app, you’ll have to make another decision right away as well. Are you going to build for iOS or Android?

Since native apps have to follow certain guidelines for specific platforms, they typically enhance the user experience.

Native apps are expensive. On the other hand, hybrid apps are much less expensive to develop.

Hybrid apps also allow you to launch on both Android and Apple platforms simultaneously. The development time is faster, which means you get your app to the consumer market quicker as well.

Conclusion

How much does it cost to make an app?

Lots of different factors impact this cost. It depends on who builds your app, how it gets built, and what you want your app to do.

As you can see from this guide, building an app isn’t cheap. $1,000 can’t get you much. But if you’ve got $10,000 to spend, you can definitely get started and build something that’s functional.

Now that you know what types of apps can get built based on the price, it will be much easier for you to start your development process.

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