Real ranges for real projects. No "it depends" until we've had a proper conversation about your specific needs.
Best for: Simple booking or catalogue app (1 platform)
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Best for: Full-featured app (iOS + Android) with admin
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Best for: Multi-role apps, API integrations, custom backend
Pricing varies by:
App development cost varies based on 4 main factors:
A 6-screen booking app costs less than a 25-screen multi-role platform. Every screen is a design + build + test cycle.
iOS-only is cheaper than iOS + Android. Native (Swift/Kotlin) is more expensive than React Native cross-platform — but sometimes worth it.
Apps using Firebase or Supabase (managed backend) cost 30–40% less than apps requiring a custom API server.
Connecting to your POS, CRM, booking system, or payment gateway adds cost. We'll tell you exactly how much, per integration.
| DIY (AI tools) | Freelancer | Awesome Apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $200–$500/mo (tools) | $8,000–$40,000+ | $12,000–$45,000+ |
| Time to launch | 6–18 months (if ever) | 3–9 months | 8–14 weeks |
| App Store submission | DIY (30% rejection rate) | Varies | ✓ Included |
| Post-launch support | You're on your own | Hourly ($150–$250/h) | ✓ 90 days free |
| Fixed-price quote | N/A | Rarely | ✓ Always |
| Sydney-based team | N/A | Sometimes | ✓ Bella Vista, NSW |
Yes. We typically structure payments as: 30% deposit on project start, 40% at design sign-off, 30% on launch. Larger projects can negotiate milestone-based payments.
Any scope change is agreed in writing before work begins. You'll get a change order with the additional cost and timeline impact. No surprise invoices.
Yes — App Store developer accounts ($99/yr Apple, $25 one-time Google), backend hosting ($20–$200/month depending on users), and any subscription APIs. We'll detail these before you commit.
Yes. After the free strategy call and requirements brief, you get a fixed-price quote. We build to that price — no hourly billing surprises.
Yes. Many clients start with a Starter MVP ($12,000–$18,000) to validate the idea, then invest in full features. We design MVPs to be expandable from day one.
Book a free 30-minute App Strategy Call. We'll scope your project and give you a written estimate — no obligation.
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