- Mobile Platform Cost
- Email Login
- Scale up / down resource with ease
- Camera
- Geo Location
- Customer User Interface
- User Profiles
- Task List
- Barcodes
- 3rd party API integration
- Reporting
- CMS (content management system)
- Backend Services
- Server
- User Administration
The cost of mobile app development goes up with the integration of more features like social media login, active directory integration, navigation, dash board, collect analytics, gallery, screens, second language, sharePoint document library, Windows Intune MDM and many more.
Mobile app development cost also depends on the size and reputation of the agencies or companies where it is developed. An app designed and created by a big and reputed company costs approximately $500,000 to $1,000,000. Whereas, mobile app developed in an agency is priced around $150,000 to $450,000. And a mobile app created by a start up or small company carries a lower price tag of around $50,000 to $100,000. However, the cost of smartphones and tablet apps that have complex user interface is priced between $250,000 and $1,500,000. Cost of mcommerce app may start from 10,000$ as many ready to use apps are available in this segment. Mobile commerce is one of the fastest growing vertical as of now in mobility.
Moreover, the cost of an app is also influenced by the type of the operating system for which it is developed.
App development for iOS operating system takes more time and dedication compared to apps developed for other operating systems. Therefore the cost of iOS apps is high and so is the app development for Windows operating system. The cost of app development also varies when it is developed for multiple platforms. Some apps are compatible both for iOS and
Android platform. The budget for this type of app development is estimated earlier in the planning phase.
Given below is the cost estimation of iPhone apps for different types of projects:
- Simple and table based app - $1,000 - 4,000
- Database App (native) - $8,000 - $50,000
- Games - $10,000 - $250,000
The given list shows the cost involved for integrating additional features in an app:
- In-App Purchasing – $1,000 - $3,000
- Web Services – $1,000 - $5,000
- Game Center – $1,000
- Share Capabilities – $500-$1,500
- SDKs and like Chartboost – $50-$200
Having mentioned all the factors that influence app development cost, it is all important to state that the cost of app development doesn’t ends here. Even after the launch of an app, cost of maintaining an app is also involved. Frequent updates, downstream version testing and bug fixing are some of the aspect of app maintenance that also affects the budget of app development.
Mobile apps are no longer just a simple application. Today, big business ventures are relying on mobile apps. Whether it is retail, travel and tourism, health care or ecommerce industry, every sector is making good revenue out of mobile app. It is evolving everyday and expected to bring in more technological marvels in the mobile podium which will transform our life for better.
