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How Much Does App Development Cost? Real Ranges
App cost is a function of screens, roles, integrations and backend complexity. Honest 2026 ranges: a focused single-purpose app runs $1,000–$2,500; a standard app with accounts, notifications and payments $2,500–$6,000; advanced products with real-time features or heavy backend logic $6,000–$15,000+.
Cross-platform frameworks now cover most business apps at roughly half the cost of separate native builds — we default to them unless your use case genuinely needs native.
What's included
- ✓ Cross-platform Android + iOS from one codebase
- ✓ Backend, database and admin panel
- ✓ Push notifications and analytics
- ✓ Store submission for both platforms
- ✓ Post-launch support window
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Frequently asked questions
Why do some agencies quote $50,000+?
Enterprise process, native duplication, and padding. For most business apps, a scoped cross-platform build delivers the same user outcome for a fraction of that.
App or mobile-friendly website first?
Often the website first — it's cheaper to validate demand. Our free assessment gives you a straight answer for your case.
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