How Much Does it Really Cost to Build a Mobile App in 2021

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You want to create a mobile app for your business and are conflicted because you hear various ideas about how to do it and how much it will cost. So, if you are like most thinking entrepreneurs, you hop on over to Google and start your research there. After a short time you will realize that creating an app for your business costs more than you might have originally thought. And, the time it will take to create a custom app from the ground up could take months.

Here’s the reality. Most business owners don’t consider creating their own app because of the “cost factor”, though they do know that it could help them immensely if they had one. Some business owners are aloof to any of this and is stuck in the archaic way of doing things, not realizing that they are slowly being left behind.

If you are a business that deals directly with customers (direct to consumer), then a mobile app should be a no-brainer, and stats show that there’s been an increase in app downloads overall. Just like back in the early 2000s, getting a website for your business became virtually essential.

In the age of mobile technology, mobile apps is the new wave. But how much does it really cost to get a mobile app built for your business? We’ll cover some common areas to consider along with the price tag that comes with it.

Simple Level Mobile Apps

Simple mobile apps are bare bones. They have no extra flashy features or visuals. They may have very simple user input fields and email login, but not much else.

What classifies a simple mobile app is the following:

  • Includes simple features like email subscription, social login, calendar, etc.
  • Low design – no flashy visuals.
  • Low functionality – generally ready only content and maybe button actions.
  • Low media Input – typically images only, maybe a video or so.
  • No API integration – no connection to 3rd party software in app.
  • No back-end admin panel – for editing app content.

etc.

There’s not a bunch of functionality here, so consider it like a basic website except in app form.

Cost: $7000 – $12,000 (average), or $3000 – $5000 (bare bones)

Timeline: 4 – 8 weeks

Intermediate Mobile Apps

Intermediate level mobile apps come with a lot more feature sets. They may include

  • Some API integration
  • More advanced user inputs
  • eCommerce
  • Admin back-end to edit app content
  • Media rich content – full support of images and video
  • Social media Integration and Social Sharing
  • Blog content
  • Add insertions

and more.

Intermediate level apps is what works for most small and mid sized businesses. It gives more than enough functionality and back-end control.

Cost: $25,000 – $150,000+

Timeline: More than 3 months, but typically less than 18 months.

Enterprise Level Mobile Apps

Enterprise level apps are like Uber, Netflix and SnapChat. These apps are extremely design and feature conscious and are built to convert to take on millions and even billions of users. No need to add a features list here because virtually every and all feature-sets can be had here, and it’s reflective in the price you will be paying for such a thing.

Cost: $250,000 minimum
It’s not unusual for these kinds of apps to cost millions of dollars to create.

Timeline: Undetermined

How rAPPid Mobile Is Different

At rAPPid Mobile, we understand that many business owners that want an app simply can’t afford the price that it commonly takes to get an app to market. That’s why we’ve forged relationships with certain tech partners to allow for us to create awesome mobile apps at a fraction of a cost of what’s listed above. We’ve absorbed all the time and upfront costs in the beginning so you don’t have to. The result is us being able to provide Intermediate Level mobile apps to a range of business sectors.

Our process is simple, and once ready to go, it will take approximately 4 – 6 weeks to have it all done. Sometimes even sooner.

Business sectors we can help include:

  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Non-Profits
  • Publications (Magazines / Newspapers)
  • Restaurants
  • Barber Shops / Salons / Spa
  • Realtors
  • Auto Sales
  • Florists
  • Retail
  • Talent / Portfolios

If you are looking to have a professional mobile app created for your business, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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