How much does it cost to build a mobile app in 2026?
Building a mobile app with a senior team typically costs $18,000–$66,000, depending on scope: Simple app, $18,000–$27,000 (8–10 weeks); Standard app, $28,000–$41,000 (11–14 weeks); Advanced app, $45,000–$66,000 (15–20 weeks).
Building one codebase for iOS and Android keeps cost down without giving up a native feel. The budget depends mostly on accounts, payments, real-time features and how much the app talks to other systems.
Simple app
A focused app with sign-in and a few core screens
$18,000–$27,000
8–10 weeks
Standard app
Payments, push notifications, admin dashboard
$28,000–$41,000
11–14 weeks
Advanced app
Real-time features, AI, integrations, polished motion
$45,000–$66,000
15–20 weeks
Adjust the scope and see the price move.
- One shared codebase for iOS and Android versus two native apps
- Real-time features such as chat, live tracking or notifications
- App Store and Google Play review, release and in-app purchase rules
- A web version or admin panel alongside the app
Is it cheaper to build for iOS and Android at the same time?+
Yes. A shared codebase covers both stores for roughly the cost of one native app, and keeps every later feature cheaper too.
Should I launch a web app before a mobile app?+
Often, yes. A web app reaches users fastest and is easiest to change while you learn. Add store apps once people use it regularly.
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