Survey : Mobile App Development Cost and Time

Want to create an app like Tinder, WhatsApp, Instagram, Uber? See how much does it cost to build an app with the help of GoodFirms below research.

Research: How much does an app cost in 2018?

In the mobile application world, new ideas are often alteration and iteration of already existing ones or a mix of thoughts picked from here and there. The mobile app development companies hear from their clients that they would like to build an app similar to XYZ app for a completely different audience fulfilling a purpose that suit their needs. Once the idea is in place, the nightmare arrives.

How to find the right development partner? How much does it cost to build an app? How much time does it take to build the app?

The mobile development agencies, product incubation centres and technology laboratories rolling out each day come to your rescue – the talent required to build your app is abundant. Appreneurs can easily find the best mobile app development partner from our Directory section that lists down top mobile app development companies - globally based on our extensive research. This answers the first question.

Now, let’s answer the second question.

Below you can find the app development cost estimate for different types of mobile apps:

A feature-rich highly complex app like Instagram or Uber ideally cost anywhere between $70,000 to $100,000.

Medium complexity compelling apps like WhatsApp or QuizUp most likely cost between $61,000 to $69,000.

User-friendly app with least-functionality like Tinder or Periscope cost anywhere between $40,000 to $60,000.

This is just a rough estimate. To help potential app clients find detailed answers to app development cost and time question, GoodFirms have conducted multiple surveys across the app landscape. Based on this comprehensive research, we present the app development cost breakdown and time investments to create apps that have similar functionalities to world’s hottest mobile applications.

Tinder Tinder is the world's most popular dating app. More than 9 billion matches have been made through Tinder. Average Cost (in US$) : $43,955.60 Average Time(in months) : 3.8 Survey Participants : 43 Read Detail Survey Periscope Periscope lets you broadcast live video to the world. Going live will instantly notify your followers, who can join... Average Cost (in US$) : $64,557.10 Average Time(in months) : 4.39 Survey Participants : 33 Read Detail Survey WhatsApp WhatsApp Messenger is a FREE messaging app available for Android and other smartphones. WhatsApp uses your phone's.. Average Cost (in US$) : $71,157.10 Average Time(in months) : 4.74 Survey Participants : 34 Read Detail Survey QuizUp QuizUp is a free, award-winning multiplayer trivia game. Challenge friends and meet new people who share your interests. Average Cost (in US$) : $70,983.90 Average Time(in months) : 4.85 Survey Participants : 29 Read Detail Survey Instagram Instagram is a simple way to capture and share the world's moments. Transform your everyday photos and videos into works of art and share. Average Cost (in US$) : $76,828.60 Average Time(in months) : 4.87 Survey Participants : 33 Read Detail Survey Uber Get a reliable ride in minutes with the Uber app no reservations or waiting in taxi lines.From low-cost to premium, every ride option feels like. Average Cost (in US$) : $91,750.00 Average Time(in months) : 5.76 Survey Participants : 34 Read Detail Survey

To understand how much time and money goes in developing a mobile app similar to the one’s mentioned above, we asked the companies to share mobile app development cost estimate that works on similar lines to (tinder, periscope, uber etc.) along with time efforts. Whilst this process, we also tried to gauge as to what additional elements (or upgrades to the already existing characteristics to make the app function better) would they offer to their clients.