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App cost estimator

Pick the pieces that match your project. The range updates live. When you're ready, hit "Get exact quote" and your choices come with you to the contact form — no signup, no email required to see a number.

Platform Both iOS & Android (recommended) iOS only — saves $1,000–$3,500 Android only — saves $1,000–$3,500

Screen count 1–4 screens (companion app) — $7,500–$10,000 5–8 screens (standard utility app) — $6,500–$8,500 9–15 screens (business app) — $9,000–$14,000 15+ screens / complex product — $14,000–$25,000+

Backend / API None — fully offline / local data Connects to an existing REST API — $1,000–$2,500 Simple custom backend (Node / PHP + DB) — $2,500–$5,000 Complex backend (realtime, queues, multi-tenant) — $5,000–$10,000

Authentication No accounts / no login Email + password — $1,800–$3,500 Apple / Google / email — $600–$1,500 SSO / SAML / enterprise — $2,500–$5,000

Estimated project range

$7,500 – $10,000

You get both platforms, managed App Store + Play Store submission under Studios accounts, and 60-day post-launch support.

These are typical ranges. Your final quote comes after a short discovery call, with no obligation.

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