Mobile app pricing

Mobile app pricing comes down to 4 clear line items

Mobile app pricing is calculated by screen count, backend, integrations, and launch process — delivered as a fixed-scope proposal.

Instead of a list price, a written quote after the discovery call. No surprise costs from unknowns; you get a clear budget upfront.

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The 4 line items that define mobile app pricing

Screen count and complexity (form, list, map, camera)
Backend modules (auth, push, payments, files, realtime)
Third-party integrations (shipping, invoicing, maps, CRM)
Launch process (App Store, Play Store, ASO)
Test coverage (manual + automation)

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Mobile app price ranges

Mobile app pricing moves across a wide range because a 5-screen MVP and a 50-screen enterprise system both fit the 'mobile app' label. Typical ranges: small MVP 4–6 weeks, mid-size product 8–12 weeks, enterprise-integrated system 3–6 months.

We don't share a list price out of technical honesty — a 5-screen MVP and a 30-screen product with push + payments + shipping integrations can't have the same price tag. Discovery call is 30–60 minutes; a written quote follows.

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Drivers that increase or decrease pricing

Increases: custom design system, heavy backend logic (cron jobs, real-time sync, AI calls), 3–4 third-party integrations, ASO and multi-language, comprehensive test suite.

Decreases: a ready design kit (component kit in Figma), fast backend setup using BaaS like Firebase / Supabase, few third-party integrations, single-locale, MVP-first architecture that grows.

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How to grow from MVP to a larger product

The healthiest path on mobile app pricing is to start as MVP and grow as data comes in. MVP phase is 4–6 weeks, fixed price. After launch, weekly metric reports clarify which feature should grow next, added through change requests.

This balances both risk and cost; instead of building big features and discarding them later, every shipped piece has market demand.

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How a fixed-scope quote is shaped

After a 30–60 minute discovery call, the written quote covers: scope, delivery date, phases, backend choice, integrations, price. All of this lands in a single PDF or Notion document. We also collect written approval from you; later additions go through change requests.

The monthly support package starts after launch — part of the proposal, optional.

Frequently asked questions

How much does building a mobile app cost?

We don't share a list price out of technical honesty — a 5-screen MVP and a 30-screen enterprise system can't have the same tag. After a 30-minute discovery call we share a written quote.

Does it make sense to ship MVP and grow later?

Yes — in most cases this is the healthiest path. MVP launches in 4–6 weeks at fixed price, then expands via change requests as market data arrives.

How does payment work?

Phase-based (typically 3–4 payments) or monthly retainer. First payment before kickoff, the rest at accepted milestones.

Is maintenance / support priced separately?

Yes, the monthly support package is optional and priced separately. We work month to month if contractual flexibility matters.

Are App Store launch fees included?

App Store and Play Store developer account fees (Apple $99/yr, Google one-time $25) belong to your company and aren't included. We handle the account-setup process.

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