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App cost estimator

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Platform Both iOS & Android (recommended) iOS only Android only

Screen count 1–4 screens (companion app) — $4,500–$6,500 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 — $600–$1,200 Apple / Google / email — $900–$1,800 SSO / SAML / enterprise — $1,800–$3,500

Estimated project range

$4,500 – $6,500

Includes both platforms, managed App Store + Play Store submission under our developer accounts, and 60-day post-launch support.

These are typical ranges. Final quote comes after a 20-minute discovery call — no obligation.

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