How much does mobile app development cost?
Short answer: A mobile app starts at $1,500 and usually takes 6 to 12 weeks including store review.
Prices as of 2026-10-18 · kimfreelancer public price list
An app in the stores. If it needs a backend, price the web platform too
Included in the $1,500 base package
- 5 app screens
- Android build, Play Store listing and review
- Store accounts in your name
Features you can add
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Extra screenList, detail, settings and so on | List, detail, settings and so on | $200 / screen |
| iOS releaseApp Store listing and review | App Store listing and review | $700 |
| Push notificationsBooking confirmations, announcements | Booking confirmations, announcements | $300 |
| In-app paymentsIn-app purchase or card payments, restore purchases | In-app purchase or card payments, restore purchases | $800 |
| Maps and locationCurrent location, nearby places, directions | Current location, nearby places, directions | $400 |
| Camera and photosTake, pick and upload photos | Take, pick and upload photos | $300 |
| Offline modeWorks offline, syncs when back online | Works offline, syncs when back online | $400 |
Costs after launch
- Hosting
- Store accounts + backend shared with the web platform
- Google $25 once, Apple $99/yr
- Monthly care (optional)
- $200/mo
- OS updates, store policy changes, up to 5 changes a month
The final price is set once we confirm scope together. Hosting is billed to your own accounts. Prices in USD, paid by card or bank transfer via Payoneer invoices.
Questions
How long does a mobile app take?
Usually 6 to 12 weeks including store review. Rush halves the timeline at 1.5x the price.
What does a mobile app cost after launch?
Hosting (Store accounts + backend shared with the web platform): Google $25 once, Apple $99/yr, billed to your own account. Monthly care is optional at $200/mo (OS updates, store policy changes, up to 5 changes a month).
Can I start small with a mobile app?
Start with an MVP: validate as a web app first, then ship the same code to the stores.