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How much will your app cost to build?
Choose your platforms, features and design to get an instant, honest cost and timeline estimate from our engineering team.
Describe your app
Estimated cost
£18,000 – £27,000
Typical timeline: 10–15 weeks to launch
Want an exact, fixed quote? Share your idea and a principal engineer will send a clear proposal, usually within a week.
Get a fixed quoteIndicative ranges for planning only, based on typical UK agency projects. Your final price depends on detailed scope, integrations and timelines.
How it works
What drives the cost of an app
Platforms set the foundation: a web app, a mobile app for iOS and Android, or both. Building mobile and web together costs more, but shares design, backend and much of the code.
Features add complexity. Payments, real-time tracking and AI each need careful engineering, testing and security work. The estimate adds each one and accounts for building it on every platform you choose.
Design ranges from clean and simple to premium, animated experiences. The fastest way to reduce cost is to launch a focused first version, learn from real users and grow from there.
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FAQ
Common questions
How much does it cost to build an app in the UK?
A focused MVP typically starts from around £12,000, while full production apps with payments, admin tools and integrations usually cost £30,000 to £60,000 or more. Platform, features and design quality are the biggest factors.
Is it cheaper to build iOS and Android together?
Usually, yes. Cross-platform frameworks like React Native let one team build both apps from a shared codebase, which is typically far cheaper than two separate native apps.
How long does it take to build an app?
A simple MVP can launch in 8 to 12 weeks. Larger products are delivered in phases over several months, with working software demonstrated every two weeks.
What ongoing costs should I budget for?
Plan for hosting, third-party services and ongoing maintenance and improvements. A common rule of thumb is 15% to 20% of the initial build cost per year.
How accurate is this estimate?
It's an indicative range based on typical projects, designed to help you plan. For an exact figure, we'll provide a fixed proposal after a free discovery call.
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