App Development Pricing

Every project is custom-quoted based on scope and complexity. These starting points give you a clear idea of what to expect. See the full service descriptions for details on each tier.

Most agencies charge $25,000–$60,000 for a companion app. Your app starts at $7,500: same platforms, stores, and App Store submission. Less overhead, more app. Considering a no-code tool instead? See how custom compares to Bubble, Adalo & FlutterFlow →

Choose Your Project Type

Standalone App (no website included)

Tier 1 — Most requested

Business Utility App

Starting at $6,500
Range: $6,500–$14,000

Purpose-built for your workflow. No website included — pair with ArdinGate LLC web hosting separately, or add a companion website below. See industry pages for restaurants, ecommerce, salons & fitness, contractors, and healthcare.

  • iOS + Android
  • 5–8 screens
  • 60-day post-launch support
  • Store submission + 60-day support
Get a quote

App + Companion Website Bundles

Every bundle includes both the app and its companion website — one project, one team, one point of contact. Hosting and ongoing app maintenance are billed separately.

Tier 2

Companion App + Mirror Site

Starting at $7,500
Range: $7,500–$10,000

Native app that mirrors a simple companion website. Both share brand, content source, and backend.

  • iOS + Android
  • Simple companion website (included)
  • Up to 4 screens / shared content source
  • REST API integration
  • 60-day post-launch support
  • Store submission + 60-day support
Get a quote
Tier 3

App + Complementary Website

Starting at $10,000
Range: $10,000–$15,000

App and site do different jobs. App handles customer workflows (booking, loyalty, push). Site handles acquisition (SEO, marketing, long-form).

  • iOS + Android
  • Full multi-page website (included)
  • Shared brand + backend
  • 60-day post-launch support
  • Store submission + 60-day support
  • Single point of contact
Get a quote
Tier 4

App + Full-Parity Website

Starting at $18,000
Range: $18,000–$35,000

Every feature on both surfaces. Mobile and web equal-weight. Built for businesses where customers cross between devices constantly.

  • iOS + Android + full website
  • 100% feature parity across all three platforms
  • Shared brand + backend
  • 60-day post-launch support
  • Store submission + 60-day support
Get a quote

All pricing is custom-quoted. Share your specific needs, and you'll get a detailed proposal. Planning a website and app together? Learn more about Web + App Bundles →

Typical timelines: Tier 2 Companion 4–6 weeks · Business Utility 8–12 weeks · Tier 3 Complementary 10–14 weeks · Tier 4 Full-Parity 14–20 weeks. See the full development process →

Payment structure: 50% at kickoff, 50% at launch — applies to all projects.

Popular add-ons

Tier prices cover the build itself. Add only what your app needs; each is quoted into your proposal.

Backend / API

Connect to your existing API: $1,000–$2,500. Custom backend: from $2,500.

User login

Apple / Google / email sign-in: $600–$1,500. Enterprise SSO: $2,500–$5,000.

Push notifications

$300–$700

Payments

Stripe / Apple Pay / Google Pay: $700–$1,200

Offline mode

$800–$2,000

Analytics

Product analytics + crash reporting: $400–$1,500

Admin dashboard

Web dashboard to manage your app's data: $2,000–$5,000. Real-time sync and a shared CMS are quoted per project.

App maintenance

OS, SDK and store-compliance updates: $150–$300/mo

Not sure which tier fits your project? Use the interactive app cost estimator → — pick your screens, backend, and extras to get a live price range before you reach out.

What's always included

Both platforms

iOS and Android delivered together.

Store submission

Full App Store and Play Store handling.

Brand-matched UI

Consistent with your existing brand.

Source code access

Full source code delivered upon final payment.

Launch support

Available through the approval process.

Managed store listings

ArdinGate Studios owns and maintains your App Store & Play Store listings on your behalf.

Source code is yours upon final payment. Store listings are managed by ArdinGate Studios by default, or transfer to your own developer accounts any time for a flat $500 fee. Full ownership details →

Ongoing development — $100/hr. Need new features, updates, or changes after launch? Your post-launch development and maintenance stay at a flat hourly rate.

Managed maintenance — $150–$300/mo. After the post-launch support window, keep your app current with the monthly retainer. OS compatibility updates, bug fixes, and store listing management — all handled on your behalf.

Transfer & Handoff — $500 flat fee. Want full ownership of your store listings? ArdinGate Studios transfers your App Store and Play Store accounts to you, helps set up your developer accounts, and provides a complete handoff document. Learn more →

Need hosting for your website too? See ArdinGate LLC web hosting plans →

Common questions

Every project includes native builds for both iOS and Android, App Store and Google Play submission, source code delivery, 60-day post-launch support. Ongoing OS updates and store-listing compliance are the optional maintenance plan ($150–$300/mo). Agencies charging $25K–$60K are doing the same thing with more overhead and more meetings. You get the savings without agency overhead.
Post-launch support is included for 60 days on every project — bug fixes and adjustments at no extra charge. After that, new features and updates are billed at $100/hr, or use the $150–$300/mo managed maintenance retainer for ongoing OS compatibility updates and store listing management.

See all pricing & app FAQs → Need a website? Website FAQs at ArdinGate →

Ready for a custom quote?

Get in touch