Mobile app development cost in 2026
Mobile app development costs $15,000 to $150,000 per app in 2026, and most people pay about $60,000.
What moves the price
- More features and screens cost more.
- Apps for both iPhone and Android cost more than one.
- Developers in North America charge more per hour than those in other regions.
- Complex apps with payments, maps or live data take more months to build.
- Upkeep after launch adds a yearly cost.
What is included
The range is per app (simple to mid complexity). The price usually covers design, coding, testing and launch to the app stores. Yearly upkeep is extra and is often 15% to 20% of the build cost. App store fees, servers and added features can also cost more.
App cost by complexity
| Type | CMARIX (Jul 2026) | Empat and HDWebSoft (May 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | $15,000 to $40,000 | $20,000 to $60,000 |
| Medium | $40,000 to $100,000 | $60,000 to $150,000 |
| Complex | $100,000 to $300,000+ | $150,000 to $500,000+ |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: CMARIX.
Hourly rates in North America
| Source | Rate |
|---|---|
| CMARIX | $120 to $250 per hour |
| HDWebSoft | $100 to $150 per hour |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: CMARIX.
Ways to pay less
- Start with a small first version that has only the key features.
- Compare quotes from teams in more than one region.
- Use one cross platform build instead of two separate apps when it fits the plan.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Mobile app development costs $15,000 to $150,000 per app in 2026, and most people pay about $60,000. Most people pay about $60,000 per app. The low end is $15,000 and the high end is $150,000.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: More features and screens cost more; Apps for both iPhone and Android cost more than one; Developers in North America charge more per hour than those in other regions.
How can I pay less?
Start with a small first version that has only the key features. Compare quotes from teams in more than one region. Use one cross platform build instead of two separate apps when it fits the plan.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: CMARIX, Empat, HDWebSoft. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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