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How Much Does Mobile App Development Cost?
A production mobile app costs €15,000–€80,000+ depending on platform (iOS/Android/both), feature complexity, and whether you use cross-platform frameworks like Flutter.
By approach:
| Approach | Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Flutter (cross-platform) | €15k–€50k | 6–12 weeks |
| React Native (cross-platform) | €15k–€50k | 6–12 weeks |
| Native iOS only | €20k–€60k | 8–16 weeks |
| Native iOS + Android | €40k–€120k | 12–24 weeks |
Cross-platform vs. native: Flutter and React Native ship iOS and Android from one codebase — roughly half the cost of native development for both platforms. For most SaaS apps and content experiences, performance is indistinguishable from native.
What drives cost up:
- Custom UI with complex animations
- Offline-first with local database sync
- Real-time features (WebSockets, live updates)
- Third-party hardware integration (BLE, NFC, camera)
- App Store and Google Play submission and review cycles
What a standard MVP mobile app includes:
- Auth (email/password, OAuth, biometric)
- Core feature screens (3–6 screens)
- Backend integration (Supabase or Firebase)
- Push notifications
- App Store + Play Store submission
Ongoing costs:
- Apple Developer Program: $99/year
- Google Play Developer: $25 one-time
- Backend hosting: $0–$50/month (Supabase free tier covers early traction)
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