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App Cost Calculator: Web & Mobile

This app cost calculator will help you estimate how much your app might cost. This calculator is free, and it takes just a couple of minutes to show you whether your project can fit into your budget and deadline, or how to modify it to make it work.

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App development cost: how it works

App development cost depends on several key components of your app:

  • App complexity: The more complex (more screens, more functionality/logic) the app is, the higher the app development costs.
  • Additional features and third-party integrations: If your app connects to payment service providers, websites with external APIs, or analytics providers, this increases the amount of development work required and the cost.
  • Platform choice (iOS, Android, or both): Building for one mobile platform is less expensive than for both. Costs can be reduced with a single code base that works on both platforms.
  • Design level: A basic design template is more cost-effective and faster than an entirely custom design with animation and UX research.
  • Team location: The hourly rate for development resources can vary based on where the team is located.

How to evaluate mobile app project complexity

A basic mobile app with a simple login and a few screens sits at one end of the spectrum; a high-load app with real-time updates, an activity feed and social features sits at the other. That gap drives a wide range of costs. What usually drives the price up:

  • Building native iOS and native Android at the same time increases overall cost, unless you opt for a cross-platform approach.
  • Two separate native apps cost more than one shared source code.
  • A custom UI, animations and custom design increase the cost.
  • AI-powered features can reduce manual effort, but advanced logic still requires control.
  • High-load systems like marketplaces and live streaming require a stronger backend architecture and more testing.

How to determine average hourly rates of app developers

  • Experience and expertise: senior developers and designers charge more, but their speed to market, better decisions and fewer mistakes offset the difference.
  • Type of work (front-end or back-end): back-end is often higher priced due to architecture, databases, API integration and security; complex, polished front-end work can be priced higher too.
  • Where you hire from: platforms that vet developers and provide support cost more, but reduce risk and save time.
  • Development team location: North American developers charge $80–$150/hour; experienced Eastern European teams (such as our Ukrainian team) typically cost $25–$49/hour.
7 Steps

How to calculate the price in 7 steps

A simple walkthrough of our app development cost calculator to help you make the decisions that impact the cost of your app.

01

Pick your app idea & business niche

The start-up cost for basic apps may begin at around $10,000; your actual app development cost will be determined by your industry and included features. Here is a breakdown for major industries.

SaaS

A cloud-based product users access through a browser or a mobile app. Notion and Trello are good examples.

Estimated cost
Standard $19,000 With AI $9,500
Must-have features
  • User authentication setup
  • Main app interface
  • User roles management
  • Invites
  • Permissions
  • Account & notification settings

Additional featuresActivity logs, data export, audit logging and AI tools; integrations like calendars, Stripe billing, Slack, analytics and subscription plans.

Financial / FinTech

Apps that help users manage money — payments, investments or personal finance tracking. An example we built is Jon D. Rock.

Estimated cost
Standard $22,000 With AI $11,000
Must-have features
  • Secure auth (2FA & biometrics)
  • Account dashboard
  • Transaction tracking
  • Basic KYC verification
  • Transaction alerts

Additional featuresPortfolio management, AI-based recommendations, fraud detection and integration with banking services.

FinTech development →

E-Commerce

Apps designed to help businesses sell products directly to customers from a mobile or web app.

Estimated cost
Standard $23,000 With AI $12,000
Must-have features
  • Product catalog
  • Product search
  • Shopping cart
  • Checkout
  • Order history

Additional featuresIn-app purchases, wishlist, product reviews, order tracking, personalized recommendations, loyalty programs, push notifications; integrations like Magento, Shopware, payment processors and shipping.

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Medical / Healthcare

Apps that help patients, doctors and medical organizations manage health-related data and services. Example: Microrec.

Estimated cost
Standard $20,000 With AI $10,000
Must-have features
  • Patient profiles
  • Appointment booking
  • Appointment reminders
  • Secure authentication
  • Provider directory

Additional featuresTelemedicine video calling, wearable device integration, AI-assisted diagnostics and analytics. HIPAA-compliant data protection.

Healthcare development →

Crypto

Apps used to handle digital assets like cryptocurrencies. Examples include Binance and Coinbase.

Estimated cost
Standard $26,000 With AI $13,000
Must-have features
  • Secure authentication
  • Wallet creation
  • Portfolio dashboard
  • Transaction history
  • KYC procedure
  • Price & transaction alerts

Additional featuresSpot trading, order books & charts, multi-chain support, staking and activity feed.

Web3

Apps on decentralized networks, connecting users to blockchain via wallets and smart contracts. Examples: Uniswap, OpenSea.

Estimated cost
Standard $23,000 With AI $11,000
Must-have features
  • Wallet connection
  • Account abstraction
  • Transaction signing
  • Gas estimation
  • Network switching

Additional featuresNFT functionality, decentralized storage and advanced interfaces that interact with blockchain networks.

Dating

Apps that connect users based on their interests, geographic locations and dating habits.

Estimated cost
Standard $22,000 With AI $11,000
Must-have features
  • Profile creation
  • Swipe / like system
  • Matching algorithm
  • Match chat
  • Discovery settings

Additional featuresPhoto verification, profile boost, subscription plans, social features, notifications and moderation tools.

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Taxi

Apps that allow passengers and drivers to connect in real time, relying on location tracking and instant communication.

Estimated cost
Standard $25,000 With AI $12,000
Must-have features
  • Rider / customer app
  • Live map tracking
  • Ride / order booking
  • Fare estimate
  • In-app payments

Additional featuresSurge pricing, two-way ratings, trip history, notifications and a dispatch system to manage drivers.

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Social

Apps for meaningful communication and content sharing. An example we created is Hyphy.

Estimated cost
Standard $22,000 With AI $11,000
Must-have features
  • User profile
  • Content / activity feed
  • Post creation
  • Follow system
  • Notifications

Additional featuresStories, live streaming, an advertising platform and creator analytics.

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Fitness

Apps that help people track their workouts, monitor progress and improve their health.

Estimated cost
Standard $21,000 With AI $10,000
Must-have features
  • Fitness profile
  • Workout logging
  • Activity tracking
  • Progress charts
  • Workout reminders

Additional featuresWearables integration, coaching and personalized plans powered by AI tools.

Fitness app development →

EdTech

Apps that deliver educational content — course platforms and eBook apps like GetBooks.

Estimated cost
Standard $22,000 With AI $11,000
Must-have features
  • Course catalog
  • Lesson player
  • Progress tracking
  • Learner profile
  • Course search

Additional featuresCertificates, live classes and interactive tools.

EdTech / eBook development →

Travel

Apps used to plan trips, book services and search for places to go, combining booking with real-time updates.

Estimated cost
Standard $24,000 With AI $12,000
Must-have features
  • Search & filters
  • Property listings
  • Booking system
  • Traveler profile
  • Reviews & ratings

Additional featuresMap search, trip planner and personalized recommendations.

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Live Streaming

Apps that let users broadcast in real time or watch real-time video streamed from other locations.

Estimated cost
Standard $24,000 With AI $12,000
Must-have features
  • Live broadcast
  • Stream viewer
  • Live chat
  • Stream discovery
  • Follow streamers

Additional featuresMonetization tools, ads and analytics.

Live streaming development →

Music

Apps built for streaming and playback of music, with strong media handling. Example: Yellow Brick Cinema Music.

Estimated cost
Standard $23,000 With AI $11,000
Must-have features
  • Audio player
  • Music library
  • Search
  • Playlists
  • Play queue

Additional featuresOffline downloads, recommendations and music recognition.

Music streaming development →

Events

Apps that allow an organizer to manage the attendees and the scheduling of an event.

Estimated cost
Standard $23,000 With AI $12,000
Must-have features
  • Event listings
  • Ticket purchase
  • Event registration
  • Event calendar
  • Event search

Additional featuresNetworking tools and live Q&A / polls.

Event app development →

Smartwatch / Wearable

Apps for wearable devices, focused on quick interactions and real-time data. An example we worked on is Swim-Wise.

Estimated cost
Standard $23,000 With AI $12,000
Must-have features
  • Companion phone app
  • Watch app
  • Data sync
  • Watch notifications
  • Health metrics display

Additional featuresWorkout detection and integration with Apple HealthKit or Google Fit.

Wearable app development →

Geoservices

Apps that provide location-based services — mapping, navigation and recommendations using GPS and API integrations.

Estimated cost
Standard $20,000 With AI $10,000
Must-have features
  • Interactive map
  • Current location
  • Points of interest (POI)
  • Place search
  • Basic directions

Additional featuresRecommendations and real-time updates.

Location-based development →

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02

Choose your app platform

Platform choice shapes your app development cost and timeline. Weelorum averages about 115 hours for a basic mobile app, including QA and project manager work.

  • iOS apps: built for Apple devices — smooth performance and strong API support, but only run on iOS.
  • Android apps: run on a wide range of devices and dominate global usage; need more testing due to device variety.
  • iOS + Android (cross-platform): works on both, saves development time. Flutter — full control over UI, consistency, faster performance, quick to build (best for performance and UI control). React Native — native UI elements, platform-specific look, larger ecosystem (best for flexible apps).
  • Web app: runs in browsers, often supports a broader audience.
  • Admin panel: helps businesses manage content, users and operations via a CMS.
03

Select type of authentication & level of app security

Authentication impacts app security and development costs.

TypeHoursCost
Email46h$755 – $1,510
Google / Apple / Facebook29h$482 – $965
SMS37h$612 – $1,225
Biometrics21h$352 – $705
Two-Factor41h$692 – $1,385
  • Traditional with e-mail: cheaper than third-party auth, ~46 hours (login, password reset, account setup).
  • Third-party services (Google, Apple, Facebook): popular as users already have accounts; ~29 hours to set up each.
  • SMS authorization: additional security but risky if the phone is compromised; ~37 hours.
  • Face ID & Touch ID: safe but not perfect, especially for banking/crypto; adds ~21 hours.
  • Two-Factor Authentication: more advanced, better security; ~41 hours.
04

Decide which additional features you need

Our app features are categorized as must-have, nice-to-have, premium, AI-powered and integrations.

  • Must-have features: core features that vary by app type — the app won't work properly without them. Setup ~200–300 hours.
  • Nice-to-have features: improve convenience (e.g. budgeting tools, spending insights for fintech). All of them ~200–500 hours.
  • Premium features: help your app compete (e.g. white labeling, public API for SaaS). All of them ~200 to over 900 hours.
  • AI-powered features: make your app smarter (e.g. AI workout plan, AI meal suggestions). All of them ~400–800 hours.
  • Integrations: connect to other services (e.g. host messaging, flight APIs for travel). All of them ~300–400 hours.
05

Choose the design you need

Design impacts user experience, engagement and overall satisfaction.

TypeHoursCost
Basic195h$2,438 – $4,875
Standard293h$3,663 – $7,325
Premium390h$4,875 – $9,750
  • Basic but functional: clean, functional, cheap and fast — good for internal corporate apps, MVPs/early-stage startups, and niche B2B services. Around $2,438 with AI and about $4,875 for standard setup.
  • Standard but unique: custom-designed for your brand. Around $3,663 for AI-assisted and $7,325 for standard development.
  • Premium with UX research: premium custom design, full UX research and user testing. Around $4,875 for AI-assisted and $9,750 for standard development.
06

Select when you need the app

  • ASAP: more expensive (a 30% / 1.3× cost increase) due to overtime and the need for more specialists.
  • During 3–6 months: the normal development pace — the best balance of speed and quality.
  • There is no rush: willing to wait more than six months can save up to 10% on development costs.
07

Get your project cost estimate

After analyzing all your requirements and selections, our calculator will provide you with an approximate project cost estimate.

  • Standard development costs: twice as expensive as AI-powered development — more human effort, longer development, larger teams and less automation in testing and optimization.
  • AI-powered development costs: AI speeds up development and reduces costs, but requires proper control, validation and responsible use.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which factors affect the cost of app development?

Factors that affect the cost of app development include platform, functionality, additional features and integrations, level of design, deadline, and use of AI.

What is included in the app development cost evaluation?

Design, development, testing, deployment, ongoing maintenance, and support are included in the cost evaluation.

Can the calculator help me estimate how much an app with a custom design will cost?

Yes, you can choose a premium design with UX and get a rough price.

Does the calculator show the exact cost of the app?

No, the app cost calculator gives a general starting estimate, while a consultation provides a more accurate and customized cost.

Is my app idea protected when I use the app cost calculator?

The calculator works automatically and keeps your data private.

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