How much will it cost in 2022 to make a mobile app?

Sanjay Kidecha
4 min readMay 20, 2022

For many types of businesses, owning a mobile app has become important. That is to say, if you don’t have an app or an interactive website, you risk falling behind your competitors in terms of digital presence. If you’re considering establishing an app for your company, you’re undoubtedly wondering how much it would cost. In this blog, we’ll look at how to estimate app development costs in 2022, from mobile apps to online apps.

You cannot determine the fixed cost to design a mobile app.

Whether it’s an app, or anything else, the price of any product varies based on its specific aspects, features, and functioning.

Similarly, the cost of app development depends on the features you are including, your app’s purpose, and how it will benefit its users.

The pricing of an app is heavily dependent on the app’s complexity and the platforms it was designed for. Between $50,000 to $75,000 is the usual cost of developing a simple application over a period of two to three months. A medium-complexity app with a three-to-six-month development period costs between $75,000 and $150,000. And a complicated application can have a development time of over 9 months beginning at $300,000.

On the basis of the surveys, these app development budget estimations were calculated. Obviously, the real development cost will vary based on your objectives.

What is the rate for UI/UX designers?

The cost of UI/UX designers is largely determined by their location of residence. Designers in the United States charge $150 per hour, while app developers in India charge between $30 and $40 per hour.

Consider the aspects that influence the actual cost of mobile app development.

What factors determine an app’s price?

In the end, every development project is distinct. For instance, the costs of designing a mobile app will vary from that of developing a web app. A B2B app will necessitate distinct features compared to a B2C app. The cost of various features will vary, with more complex features costing more than conventional components. The cost to design a mobile app is often determined by three factors:

1. Operating System and device: mobile or web application?

If you design a native mobile application for a single platform, there will not be a significant cost difference between Android and iOS. However, the platform’s capabilities and features may impact the development schedule and increase costs. However, developing apps for both platforms individually would certainly result in double the expense. When creating an iOS application, you must conform to Apple’s stringent guidelines. The Android platform is much more flexible, but it also has its own restrictions. Each of these development platforms employs distinct frameworks and SDKs, which affects app pricing.

Native programming is suitable for high-performance applications or those with a large number of complex animations or a complex user interface. Native mobile applications are technically superior to web-based applications because they provide a more optimal user experience. For iOS and Android apps, they use specific toolkits and programming languages, such as Swift for iOS and Java or Kotlin for Android. Native application development is typically more expensive and time-consuming.

Features and complexity

To establish how much it will cost to construct your app, you must first determine the full extent of the features you wish to incorporate. The amount and complexity of features will have a significant impact on the number of hours required to develop an app and the final product.

Choosing the appropriate features for your application depends entirely on its primary purpose. For instance, if you wish to design a navigation software for riders, you must prioritize the creation of a GPS tracker and an offline mode, and payment plugins and social connectivity can be implemented later.

Cost of Developer

To create a professional, well-functioning application, you will need the assistance of a developer. This can be a freelance developer, a team, or an agency that offers a comprehensive bundle of services that can help to the successful development of your application. You can also choose to expand your in-house development team with outside specialists. Each of these alternatives has benefits and drawbacks that have a significant impact on the total cost of app development.

Depending on the scope and intricacy of the project, you will need to identify the most suitable partner. However, cost should not be the only factor to consider. Consider instead the development team’s knowledge, specialism, and experience. On agency review websites, you may request references and see client feedback on current projects.

Conclusion

This article must be able to inform you of the entire cost of app development and the time and money required to design and integrate an app’s functionality. As app development is critical for every business, you can now create a budget that includes every essential part and features you’ll need to include and begin the app development process.

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Sanjay Kidecha

Sanjay Kidecha is the CFO of Kody Technolab. He loves to explore and write on latest Web & Mobile App Development Trends. https://kodytechnolab.com/