Instant app development estimate
One of the most common questions we have at Atom Engine is "How much does it cost to build an app". Without extensive specification meetings this question is actually very tricky to answer accurately.
With that in mind, we have put a lot of work into this rough app cost estimator so you can compile your own estimate and get an instant estimate. Please bear in mind that the estimate is rough and any project would need to be fully specified in order to for us to provide an exact quotation. The tool does however give you a ball-park figure to give you an idea of a budget for your next project.
We are going to be regularly updating this estimator so if you would like any features adding then please get in touch and we'll get right on it.
1. Platforms required
Native IOS
Built using swift specifically for the iOS platform
Typically adds 100% to project cost
Native Android
Built using kotlin specifically for the Android platform
Typically adds 100% to project cost
Hybrid (flutter or react native)
Will produce an app for both iOS and Android with one single codebase
Typically adds 120% to project cost
Web portal backend
Allow customers to login via the web as well
Typically adds 100% to project cost
2. User management
No user management
Users are not required to register or login to the platform
Typically adds £0 per platform
Basic users system
Basic user registration and login using an email and password
Typically adds £3,000 -£5,000 per platform
Multi-tiered user system
Users can have different access levels e.g user, supervisor, admins
Typically adds £5,000 -£10,000 per platform
3. Social features
Login with facebook
Allow users to login using their facebook account
Typically adds £1,000 per platform
Login with google
Allow users to login using their google account
Typically adds £1,000 per platform
Login with apple
Allow users to login using their Apple ID
Typically adds £1,000 per platform
Login with twitter
Allow users to login using their twitter account
Typically adds £1,000 per platform
User profiles
Allows users to create in app profiles with photo etc
Typically adds £2,000 -£3,500 per platform
Messaging
Allows users to message other users within the app
Typically adds £4,000 -£6,000 per platform
Share in app content
Allow users to share in app content through social channels
Typically adds £1,500 -£3,000 per platform
4. Integrations
Public APIs
My app needs to integrate with a public API to send/receive data
Typically adds £3,000 -£6,000 per platform
Existing backend systems
My app needs to talk to an existing backend
Typically adds £5,000 -£10,000 per platform
5. Device features
Camera (images)
The app needs to use the camera to capture and use photo data
Typically adds £1,500 -£2,000 per platform
Camera (videos)
The app needs to use the camera to capture and use video data
Typically adds £2,500 -£3,500 per platform
Location
The app should use the devices location services and use their location where appropriate
Typically adds £1,000 -£3,000 per platform
Bluetooth
The app needs to connect to different bluetooth devices
Typically adds £2,500 -£3,500 per platform
NFC
The app will use NFC to scan specific RF tags
Typically adds £2,500 -£3,500 per platform
Accelerometer/Gyroscrope
The app will need to user accelerometer/gyroscope data to determine accurate acceleration and orientation.
Typically adds £2,500 -£3,500 per platform
Health data
The app will need to collect health data from attached smart wearables. E.g. heart rate.
Typically adds £2,500 -£3,500 per platform
6. Features
Catalog
The system requires a filterable catalog system that is updatable via an online CMS e.g. product catalogue.
Typically adds £3,000 -£5,000 per platform
E-commerce system
The system can take payment and users can order from an updatable catalog via the app.
Typically adds £5,000 -£7,000 per platform
Video streaming
The system needs to stream media uploaded to a CMS via the app
Typically adds £3,500 -£4,500 per platform
Task management system
The system can create and assign tasks to particular users and allow them to be completed.
Typically adds £10,000 -£15,000 per platform
7. In app monetisation
In app purchases
My app needs to allow in app purchases of digital resources through users' app store accounts.
Typically adds £2,500 -£4,000 per platform
In app subscription
My app needs an in app subscription model allowing users to use their app store account to pay for an in app subscription to access premium features.
Typically adds £3,000 -£6,000 per platform
In app adverts
My app needs to utilise adverts within the app to generate revenue
Typically adds £2,000 -£4,000 per platform
8. UI Design
My design
I already have a design for the app and can provide exportable assets for the whole app.
Typically adds £0 per platform
Design required
A full UI/UX design needs creating.
Typically adds £5,000 -£6,000 per platform
Design is not important
My app is purely functional and does not need to look good, just useable
Typically adds £1,000 per platform
Want an exact quote?
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