App Development Cost Calculator
Answer five quick questions and get an instant, realistic estimate for what your app will cost to build — then get a free, detailed fixed-price quote.
What kind of app are you building?
How much does it cost to build an app?
The honest answer is that "app cost" spans a huge range — from around $15,000 for a simple utility app to well over $100,000 for a complex on-demand marketplace or a regulated fintech product. The number depends almost entirely on what your app actually does: how many features, how custom the design, how complex the backend, and how many platforms it needs to run on.
This calculator gives you a realistic ballpark in about a minute, based on the same factors we use when scoping real projects. It is a starting point for budgeting, not a fixed quote — the exact price comes once we understand the specifics of your project. For a deeper breakdown of what drives app pricing, read our app development cost guide, or the specific guides for Flutter, SaaS, and ongoing maintenance.
App Cost Calculator FAQs
How accurate is the app cost calculator?
The calculator gives a realistic ballpark range based on typical projects of each type and complexity. Your exact cost depends on the specifics of your features, integrations, and design — which is why we follow up with a free, detailed fixed-price quote once we understand your project properly.
How much does it cost to build an app?
It varies widely by complexity: a simple app typically costs $15,000–$35,000, a mid-complexity app $35,000–$80,000, and complex products like on-demand marketplaces or fintech apps $80,000+. Use the calculator above for an estimate tailored to your app.
What affects the cost of an app the most?
The biggest drivers are app complexity (how many features and how custom), the backend (a simple managed backend vs a custom, high-scale one), the number of platforms, and how bespoke the design is. Regulated apps (fintech, healthcare) cost more due to security and compliance work.
Is building for both iOS and Android twice the cost?
No — with a cross-platform framework like React Native or Flutter, one codebase serves both platforms, so building for both costs only slightly more than one, not double.
Does the estimate include ongoing costs?
The estimate covers the build. Budget separately for maintenance — typically 15–20% of the build cost per year. See our app maintenance cost guide for detail.