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App Development Cost Calculator

Answer a few quick questions about your app (platforms, features, design and integrations) and get an estimated price range for your project. It is free and there is no obligation.

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How the App Cost Calculator Works

The calculator estimates your app development cost from the choices that affect the price most:

  • Platforms: iOS, Android, web, or all of them from one codebase with Flutter.
  • Features: login, payments, chat, maps, notifications, admin dashboard and more.
  • Design level: a standard interface or a fully custom, branded design.
  • Integrations: connections to payment providers, CRMs, ERPs or other systems.
  • AI features: assistants, recommendations or document analysis.

The result is a planning range, not a fixed quote. For an exact price, book a free call and we will give you a written estimate for your scope.

Typical App Development Costs

App typeTypical featuresTypical costTimeline
Simple app or MVPLogin, a few core screens, basic admin$25,000–$60,0002–4 months
Medium-complexity appPayments, profiles, notifications, integrations, admin dashboard$60,000–$150,0004–7 months
Complex app or platformReal-time features, AI, marketplaces, multiple user roles$150,000+7+ months

These are typical agency prices in the US and UK; see our full app development cost guide. With Three Circle, rates start from $35 per hour and projects from $1,000. A starter MVP costs $3,000, or $1,500 when you claim our free clickable design of 5–6 key screens.

What Affects the Price of an App

  • Number of features and screens: every feature adds design, development and testing time.
  • One platform or several: a cross-platform Flutter app usually costs less than two separate native apps. See Flutter vs native.
  • Integrations: payments, banking, shipping or ERP connections are often the biggest cost driver.
  • AI features: see AI integration cost.
  • Design: custom animations and branding take longer than standard components.
  • Who builds it: rates vary by region; see the cost to hire a Flutter developer.

More cost guides: client portal, healthcare app, banking app and custom software.

App Cost Calculator FAQs

1. How accurate is the app cost calculator?

It gives a planning range based on your platforms, features, design level and integrations. For an exact price, book a free call and we give you a written estimate for your scope.

2. Is the app cost estimate free?

Yes. Using the calculator is free and there is no obligation to work with us.

3. How much does it cost to build an app?

Typical agency prices in the US and UK are around $25,000-$60,000 for a simple app, $60,000-$150,000 for a medium-complexity app and $150,000+ for a complex platform. Three Circle rates start from $35 per hour and projects from $1,000.

4. What is the cheapest way to start?

Start with an MVP of the most important features. A starter MVP with Three Circle costs $3,000, or $1,500 when you claim our free clickable design of 5-6 key screens.

5. How long does it take to build an app?

A simple app or MVP usually takes 2-4 months, a medium-complexity app 4-7 months and a complex platform 7 months or more.