The document outlines the factors influencing the cost of mobile app development, including app complexity, platform choice, and regional pricing differences. Development costs for various types of apps can range significantly, from $20,000 for basic apps to up to $300,000 for more sophisticated options like e-commerce and gaming apps. Additionally, hiring options, maintenance, and user acquisition costs are discussed as essential considerations in budgeting for app development.

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2. 1 Complexity of the app
2 The platform you use to host your app
What is the cost of building a mobile app?
This is probably the first question that businesses have in mind once they decide they need an app to
boost growth. The cost of developing an app can vary significantly on several factors, such as the app’s
complexity, the platforms it will run on, and the features and functionalities required.
Here’s more context:
Introduction

3. Type Of App
1
Hiring App Developers
3
Region
2
App Maintenance Cost
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Factors That Affect
Application Development
Costs

4. Type Of App
The type of application being developed can have a significant impact on development costs. For
example, mobile apps typically require development for both iOS and Android platforms, which can add
additional complexity and costs.
Let’s take a look at some popular types of apps with their approximate development costs -
Type of Mobile App Development Cost
Basic Mobile App $20,000 to $200,000
Android App $50,000 to $200,000
iOS App $60,000 to $250,000
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5. Type Of App
Type of Mobile App Development Cost
Hybrid App $40,000 to $200,000
Startup App $40,000 to $300,000
Gaming App $60,000 to $250,000
eCommerce App $60,000 to $250,000
Video Streaming App $80,000 to $300,000
Social Media App $50,000 to $300,000

6. Region
The geographical location of the development significantly impacts costs. Typically, app development
expenses are greater in regions like North America and Western Europe due to higher labor expenses,
while regions such as Asia and Eastern Europe tend to offer lower costs due to their comparatively
lower labor expenses.
You can see the average hourly rate for app developers per region below -
Avg $ 25
Western Europe
Avg $ 17
Eastern Europe
Avg $ 60
North America
Avg $ 13
Asia

7. In-house developers: Hiring an in-house development team to build an app can be one of the most
expensive options. The average salary for an app developer in the US is around $113,125 per year.
Freelancers: Hiring a freelance developer can be a cost-effective option for smaller projects or when you
need specific expertise. According to Upwork, the average hourly rate for a freelance app developer is
around $13 to $60 per hour.
Experienced and skilled developers typically come at a higher cost but can also ensure a higher-quality
end product. On the other hand, hiring less experienced developers may result in lower costs but may
also lead to a less polished end product. As shown below how different hiring options can affect app
development costs:
Ultimately, the choice of hiring option depends on your budget, project needs, and your level of
involvement in the development process. It’s important to carefully consider all options before making a
decision that can affect the quality and the app development cost.
Hiring App Developers

8. Maintenance
Some hosting providers you can consider are
Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon
AWS. The monthly hosting fee can range
from $50 to $300.
Hosting
Depending on the technology and how many
devices are using it, the license fee can be as
high as $100,000 for 50-100 devices
Licenses
Over a given period of time, the amount of
money you spend for every new app user is
known as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).
According to recent reports, the average CAC
for Android and iOS is around $1.75 in the US
User Acquisition Cost
You’ll also want the app developer to
continue refining the app further and add
new features to keep the users engaged. This
will involve an additional app update fee
depending on the frequency of updates and
app complexity.
App Updates

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