Mobile app development costs are one of the most misunderstood topics in tech. Ask three agencies, get three wildly different numbers. So let us be direct.
The Short Answer
A simple mobile app (think: 3–5 screens, basic auth, and one API) typically costs between $3,000–$8,000 if built by a reliable agency like ours. A mid-tier product with real-time features, payments, and a custom backend lands between $12,000–$35,000. Enterprise-grade? You're looking at $50,000+.
What Actually Drives the Cost?
1. Platform: iOS, Android, or Both?
Building for one platform is cheaper. Cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native let you build once and deploy to both — saving ~30–40% vs. building native apps separately.
2. Features List
Every feature adds time. Here's a rough breakdown:
3. Backend Complexity
A simple app can run on Firebase (cheap). A product with complex data relationships needs a custom backend — Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS — which adds 2–4 weeks of work.
4. Design Effort
No-design (just functional) vs. custom UI/UX design can differ by $2,000–$5,000. If you want something that looks and feels premium (like apps your users actually enjoy), invest in design.
Our Actual Pricing
At Sundram Tech, our mobile app projects typically start at $4,500 for an MVP and scale up based on scope. We always do a free scoping call to give you an accurate quote — no surprises mid-project.
The Takeaway
Don't let vague pricing scare you away from building. Start with a clear MVP — the smallest version of your app that delivers real value. We can help you define that scope so you spend wisely from day one.
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