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Most mobile and web apps we build cost between $25,000 and $250,000, and the range depends on scope. A lean MVP on one platform typically lands at $25,000–$70,000 over 2–4 months; a marketplace, fintech or healthcare product with payments, integrations and admin tooling runs higher. Pick your app type below to get an instant range and an itemized breakdown on the spot, then talk to an expert.
What drives the cost
- App type and complexity
- A content app, a marketplace with two-sided flows, and a regulated fintech product sit in different price bands. The type sets the starting range.
- Platforms
- iOS, Android or web — and how many. Building iOS and Android together on React Native saves roughly 30% versus staffing two native teams.
- Stage
- A first MVP is the lean end of the range; a full production product or a redesign of an existing app scales the estimate up.
- Key features
- Authentication, payments, chat, admin/CMS, third-party integrations and AI each add scope and pull the estimate toward the top of the band.
- Design maturity
- Final mockups are cheaper to build than a concept; starting design from scratch adds a dedicated UX/UI track (typically $6,000–$58,000).
- Timeline
- A tighter deadline means more people in parallel. Most builds run 2–10 months depending on scope.
Cost by app type
These are the ranges we actually quote, matched to the cost articles across this site. Every project starts at a $25,000 development floor.
| App type | Development cost | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| MVP / new product | $25,000 – $70,000 | 2–4 months |
| Marketplace / e-commerce | $40,000 – $120,000 | 4–7 months |
| FinTech / crypto / banking | $40,000 – $250,000 | 5–10 months |
| Healthcare | $45,000 – $200,000 | 5–9 months |
| Dating / social | $55,000 – $150,000 | 5–8 months |
| Other | $30,000 – $150,000 | 3–8 months |
Design is a separate track, typically $6,000–$58,000. Enterprise builds above $300,000 are scoped individually.
For a category-by-category breakdown, read our full guide on app development cost →
What makes up the estimate
A typical build splits roughly like this. Shares shift with scope — a design-from-scratch project weights design higher, a compliance-heavy one weights QA.
- Development
- ~42%
- Design (UX/UI)
- ~25%
- QA
- ~13%
- Project management
- ~10%
- Discovery & buffer
- ~10%
Example projects
A few products we have built, each landing at a different point in the range depending on scope:
- KaijuFinTech / crypto
A Web3 crypto wallet for gaming and NFTs, built on React Native. - TuneTankMarketplace
A royalty-free music marketplace connecting artists and buyers. - MedicoHealthcare
A monitoring platform for cancer patients and their care teams.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this calculator?
It gives a realistic range, not a fixed quote. The instant number narrows the market to your scope — app type, platforms, stage and features. A precise fixed-price estimate follows a short scoping call.
What is included in the price?
Design, development, QA and project management for the scope you select. It excludes app-store fees, third-party service subscriptions and ongoing support, which we quote separately.
Why is this estimate different from your article on how much an app costs?
The article gives market averages for a whole category; the calculator narrows that to your specific scope — the platforms, features and stage you pick. Both use the same $25,000 development floor and the same per-category bands, so they agree on the range and differ only in precision.
Do you build on React Native?
Yes. Running iOS and Android from one React Native codebase is our default and saves roughly 30% versus two separate native teams, without giving up native performance for most apps.
How long does it take?
Most builds run 2 to 10 months. A one-platform MVP can ship in 2–4 months; a marketplace or fintech product with payments and integrations takes longer.
What happens after I get my estimate?
You see the itemized breakdown right away, then an optional call with an expert to turn the range into a fixed-price proposal. No cold calling — you decide the next step.
Can you work to a fixed budget?
Yes. If you have a target budget, we scope the MVP to fit it and phase the rest, so the first release ships within the number you have.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, before we discuss any specifics of your product.
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