App Cost Calculator: How Much Will It Cost to Develop Your App?

Wondering how much an app costs? With our app cost calculator, you’ll get a transparent estimate in under two minutes—broken down by platform, features, design, and scope, including the timeline and ongoing costs. No obligation to provide an email address, no black box: You’ll see in real time exactly how your decisions affect the price.

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How much does it cost to develop an app?

The cost of app development depends on the scope, platform, and complexity. As a rough guide—the calculator above will give you a specific estimate:

MVP / simple app: starting at about 40,000 €
Moderately complex app (e.g., with login, payments, backend): approx. 60,000–120,000 €
Complex or AI-powered app: starting at approximately 150,000 €

Unlike a simple hourly estimate, appleute works with fixed prices and clear milestones—you know in advance what you’re getting. The calculator provides a clear breakdown of exactly how the price is calculated (roles, effort, maintenance).

How the App Cost Calculator Works

Select a platform – Web, iOS, Android, or cross-platform.
Scope & Design – Number of screens and desired level of design detail.
Select Functions – From login and payments to AI features; the effort required for each feature is displayed.
Compliance & Timeline – The GDPR is standard practice in the DACH region.

You'll receive immediately: an estimate of Development costs, Time framea Breakdown of Costs by Role, the Ongoing costs in the first year and a Implementation Roadmap in fixed-price milestones.

What factors influence app costs?

Platform: Cross-platform (a single codebase) is usually more cost-effective than two native apps.
Scope: Every additional screen and every feature increases the effort required.
Design: Standard components vs. a custom, brand-defining UI.
Integrations & AI: Payment providers, third-party APIs, or LLM features are driving up the effort.
Compliance: Regulated industries (healthcare, FinTech) require more security and auditing efforts.