The short answer
It depends on your actual requirements — which platforms you need, how many features, whether there is an admin panel, and what the app needs to connect to.
To give you a real starting point: at Solvelyn Tech, app development starts at INR 1,89,999 (USD 2,003).
You get a written, fixed-price quote with screen designs — usually on the same day you share your idea.
What decides the cost of an app
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Android, iOS, web — or all three |
| Cross-platform vs native | One shared codebase usually costs less than two native apps |
| Number of screens | Each screen is designed, built and tested on real devices |
| User accounts | Login, OTP, social sign-in, roles and permissions |
| Payments | Payment gateway, subscriptions, refunds, invoices |
| Maps and live tracking | Location updates, routes, delivery tracking |
| Chat and notifications | Real-time messaging and push notifications |
| Admin panel | A dashboard for your team to manage users, orders and content |
| Integrations | CRM, ERP, WhatsApp, SMS, accounting, third-party APIs |
| AI features | Chat assistants, document reading, recommendations |
A delivery app with live driver tracking — like Akaiva Edu Power, which we are building — needs a customer app, a driver app, an admin panel and a backend. A booking app for a single clinic needs far less. Same word, "app", very different scope.
Typical app development costs in the market
Rough ranges to help you compare — real prices vary widely with scope and team.
| Option | Rough range | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | Small, single-platform apps |
| Indian agency | ₹2,00,000 – ₹25,00,000+ | Most business apps, MVPs and platforms |
| US / UK agency | USD 30,000 – USD 250,000+ | Large budgets, onshore teams |
App development price in your country
We bill in INR or USD. Here is the indicative starting price in your currency — your country is highlighted when we can detect it.
| Country / region | Starting price |
|---|---|
| India | INR 1,89,999 |
| United States | USD 2,003 |
| United Kingdom | ≈ GBP 1,490 |
| Eurozone (Germany, France, Austria…) | ≈ EUR 1,790 |
| United Arab Emirates | ≈ AED 7,360 |
| Saudi Arabia | ≈ SAR 7,510 |
| Qatar | ≈ QAR 7,290 |
| Canada | ≈ CAD 2,800 |
| Australia | ≈ AUD 2,870 |
| New Zealand | ≈ NZD 3,570 |
| Singapore | ≈ SGD 2,570 |
| Malaysia | ≈ MYR 8,170 |
| Switzerland | ≈ CHF 1,640 |
| Japan | ≈ JPY 317,400 |
| South Africa | ≈ ZAR 33,300 |
Converted at the exchange rate of 2026-11-04 · billed in INR or USD
Running costs nobody mentions
The build is one cost. Keeping an app alive is another. Plan for:
- Servers and database — monthly cloud hosting, which grows with your users.
- Apple Developer Program — USD 99 per year to publish on the App Store.
- Google Play Console — a one-time USD 25 registration fee.
- Third-party services — maps, SMS/OTP, email, and payment gateway fees.
- Maintenance — OS updates, security patches and small improvements over time.
We list these clearly in your quotation, and we design the architecture to keep them low. (Read how we kept a live-tracking app simple by choosing Postgres over Kafka.)
How to keep your app in budget
- Start with an MVP — the smallest version that proves the idea, then grow.
- Approve screens before code — changes on a design cost nothing.
- Choose cross-platform unless you truly need native features.
- Get a fixed-price quote with a clear list of screens and features.
Why Solvelyn Tech
- Fixed price, fixed scope — new ideas are quoted before work starts, never added to a surprise invoice.
- Live progress — a deployed test build and staging link every week.
- One round of UI revisions per two-week sprint.
- 90-day bug warranty after launch on everything we built.
- You own everything — code, servers and store listings in your name.
See why these things matter when choosing a development company.
Have an app idea? Contact us here and get a same-day, fixed-price quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build an app?
It depends on the platforms (Android, iOS, web), the features, the admin panel and the integrations you need. At Solvelyn Tech, app development starts at INR 1,89,999 (USD 2,003), and every project gets a fixed-price quote for its exact scope.
Is it cheaper to build for Android and iOS together?
Usually, yes. A cross-platform app shares one codebase across Android and iOS, which typically costs less than building two separate native apps. We recommend native only when the app genuinely needs it.
What are the running costs of an app after launch?
Expect server and database hosting, third-party services (maps, SMS, payment gateway fees), the Apple Developer Program fee (USD 99 per year) and the one-time Google Play registration fee (USD 25), plus maintenance and updates over time.
How long does it take to build an app?
A focused first version (MVP) usually takes a few months from approved screens to store launch. The timeline depends on scope and is fixed in your quotation.
Who owns the app and the code?
You do. On final payment, the source code, designs, servers and app store listings are transferred to your name, with documentation and a training call.
Solvelyn Tech (solvelyn.com) builds apps, websites, web apps and software with precision.