App Development Cost
2026 Pricing Guide
From $3,500 to $60,000+ — full breakdown
Mobile app development costs between $3,500 for a simple single-platform app and $60,000+ for a complex AI-powered platform. The right number depends on your platform choice, feature set, and whether you are building for iOS, Android, or both. This guide gives you transparent, realistic pricing across every app type.
Simple app
From $3,500
Medium app
From $8,500
Complex app
From $24,000
Enterprise
From $36,000
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App development cost by complexity — 2026
App development cost is driven primarily by complexity — screens, features, platforms, integrations, and backend architecture. Here is a transparent breakdown across every tier.
App type
Simple App
Single platform — iOS or Android
Price range (USD)
$3,500 – $8,500
Timeline
2–4 months
What is included
Basic app with standard features. Suitable for MVPs, proof-of-concept, and apps with straightforward user journeys.
App type
Medium Complexity App
iOS + Android — React Native or Flutter
Price range (USD)
$8,500 – $24,000
Timeline
4–8 months
What is included
Full-featured app for both platforms with custom design, multiple integrations, and a complete backend.
Example use cases
Delivery apps, marketplace apps, on-demand services, fitness apps, eCommerce apps
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Complex / AI-Powered App
iOS + Android + Web
Price range (USD)
$24,000 – $60,000
Timeline
8–14 months
What is included
Sophisticated platform with AI features, real-time functionality, complex business logic, and multiple user types.
Example use cases
Telemedicine apps, fintech platforms, edtech apps, AI-powered tools, social platforms
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Enterprise / SaaS Platform
iOS + Android + Web + API
Price range (USD)
$36,000+
Timeline
12+ months
What is included
Enterprise-grade mobile platform with complex architecture, multiple integrations, and long-term ongoing development.
Example use cases
Enterprise mobile portals, multi-client SaaS apps, industry-specific platforms
Get a quoteiOS vs Android vs cross-platform — 2026 cost comparison
Platform choice is the biggest single decision in app development — it affects cost, timeline, audience reach, and long-term maintenance. Here is an honest comparison.
| Platform | Cost (USD) | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS only (Swift / SwiftUI) | $3,500 – $30,000 | 3–12 mo | Premium apps, US/UK focus, apps needing deep iOS integration |
| Android only (Kotlin) | $3,500 – $27,000 | 3–11 mo | Broader device range, price-sensitive markets, Google services |
| React Native (iOS + Android) | $6,000 – $24,000 | 4–10 mo | Startups, MVPs, cross-platform with near-native performance |
| Flutter (iOS + Android) | $6,000 – $22,000 | 4–9 mo | Visually rich apps, pixel-perfect UI across platforms |
| iOS + Android native (separate) | $15,000 – $60,000+ | 8–18 mo | Apps needing deep platform-specific features, larger budgets |
CV Infotech recommendation for most startups
For most early-stage products, React Native or Flutter is the right starting point. You get apps for both iOS and Android from a single codebase at 40–60% lower cost than building two native apps separately. Once you have validated your product with real users, you can invest in native apps for the platforms where you have traction. We advise on the right choice for your specific requirements in the discovery session.
What makes app development cost go up
Every feature adds development time. Every integration adds backend complexity. These are the variables that have the biggest impact on your final quote.
Number of platforms
Building for iOS and Android separately doubles development time. React Native or Flutter cuts this by 40–60%. Platform choice is the single biggest lever on budget for any mobile project.
Screens and user flows
Each screen is designed, developed, and tested separately. A 5-screen app and a 25-screen app have fundamentally different scopes. We count screens and map every user flow in discovery before quoting.
AI and machine learning
Recommendation engines, image recognition, chatbots, and personalisation features add $3,500–$18,000 depending on complexity. AI features require specialist development and more extensive testing at each stage.
Real-time functionality
Live chat, real-time location tracking, live feeds, and WebSocket connections require a more complex backend. These add 4–8 weeks of development time and ongoing infrastructure cost.
Security and compliance
Apps handling medical data (HIPAA), financial data (PCI DSS), or children's data (COPPA) require additional security architecture, audit trails, and compliance documentation — all of which increase cost.
Third-party integrations
Payment gateways (Stripe), maps (Google Maps), social login (Google/Apple/Facebook), SMS (Twilio), and analytics (Firebase) each add integration time. Complex integrations add 2–4 weeks each.
Senior engineers. Fixed price. 14 years delivering apps.
A medium-complexity app that costs $10,000–$15,000 with CV Infotech would cost $40,000–$80,000 with a UK or US development agency of comparable senior experience. The difference is the cost of operating in high-cost markets — not quality. India produces world-class mobile engineers, many with 10–15 years of experience building apps for international markets.
CV Infotech has been building apps for clients in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada since 2012. Laura Maher, our Australian client, put it directly: "Communication is 10 out of 10. We are based in Australia — barely notice any time difference." The model works because we built the communication discipline to make it work.
Senior engineers on every project
Our average mobile engineer has 9+ years of experience. We do not staff projects with juniors supervised by a senior.
Fixed scope, fixed price
Your quote is your invoice. We do not use hourly billing. Every feature is agreed before development starts. No scope creep.
Both iOS and Android
We build native Swift/Kotlin apps and cross-platform React Native/Flutter apps. We advise on the right approach for your budget and audience.
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