How Much Does an App Cost? App Development Prices 2026
The short answer: a mobile app costs between €5,000 and €100,000+ depending on complexity. A simple app with few features runs €5,000–€15,000, an app with user accounts, database and push notifications €15,000–€50,000, and complex platforms go beyond that.
The biggest cost lever is not the hourly rate – it is the feature scope. That is why starting with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) pays off.
The biggest cost factors
- Platforms: iOS only, Android only, or both (cross-platform saves up to 40% here)
- User accounts & login (email, Google, Apple Sign-In)
- Backend: database, server, integrations with other systems
- Push notifications, chat, payments, map integration
- Design: standard components or bespoke UI/UX design
- App store publishing, maintenance and updates
Realistic price examples
- Simple company or info app: €5,000 – €15,000
- App with login, profiles and database: €15,000 – €30,000
- Booking or matchmaking platform (like our projects SyriaGo or eConnect24): €25,000 – €60,000
- Complex platform with payments and real-time features: from €50,000
Cross-platform: one price, two platforms
With modern cross-platform technologies (e.g. React Native or Flutter) we build one app that runs on iOS and Android – from a single codebase. That significantly cuts development and maintenance costs compared to two separate native apps, with no difference your users would notice.
Our saving tip: start with an MVP
Instead of building every wish-list feature at once, start with the core: the one function your users open the app for. You get to market faster, collect real feedback and invest your budget where it demonstrably works. That is exactly how we built our own products like OrdoScanMenu.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a simple app cost?
A simple app with a few screens and no complex backend costs roughly €5,000 to €15,000.
iOS and Android – do I have to pay twice?
No. Cross-platform development produces one codebase for both platforms – typically saving 30–40% compared to two native apps.
What are the running costs of an app?
Apple and Google developer accounts (approx. $99/year and $25 one-off), server/backend costs depending on user numbers, and updates for new OS versions.