As a full-service app developer, in addition to the question 'hhow long it takes to get an app made', also the daily question 'what are the costs of developing an app?'. If you have an application for Android, iOS of beide If you want to have it developed, there are of course costs involved. Although there are many factors that determine the costs, in this blog we try to give an indication: what are the costs of developing an app?

To answer your question: ''what are the costs to develop an app'', we first have to look at the complete app development process. First you need a good plan. If you haven't read this yet, read the article: business plan for an app. 

Next, we'll look at the features the app needs to function properly. We then make the design and develop the app. The development process takes about 4 to 5 months. In the following chapters you can read how all parts of the development process come together. But first we look at the next question: what does a house cost?

Guard. A house? We were talking about applications, right? That's right, and don't worry. Although we know everything about developing an app, we certainly do not make any statements about the costs of building a house. What we want to make clear with this is that you can compare the costs of an app with the costs of a house. Are you going to build a bungalow in Brabant for a few thousand euros? Or are you building a villa in 't Gooi? Does your house have a garden and how many floors will be built? You get it, the cost for one app made depend on several factors. To determine what it costs to develop an app, we look at the following aspects:

Who is the app for? You probably described this in your business plan. Determining the needs of the end user is the most important thing to ask yourself. You also need to know how you are going to reach these users. For example, your target group may only use iOS. This is a completely different platform than Android. The Love-measuring is a good example of this. The target group that the entrepreneur wanted to reach only used the iOS platform. It is therefore essential to know how you want to reach this target group and via which platform.

But do I have to choose between iOS or Android? No, fortunately not. Nowadays there are enough options to develop an application with one broad code that can work on both iOS and Android systems. That's why we call these apps hybrid apps. These apps work on both platforms and are therefore often more cost-effective. A third option is one web app: this is an app that looks more like a mobile website and is therefore not in any of the app stores. Do you want to know more about the type of app that is most suitable for your app concept? Then read first this page in which we explain all the advantages and disadvantages between native, hybrid and web apps. 

In addition to the chosen technology, the costs of developing an app also depend on the desired functionalities. Should the app be able to send push notifications? What happens to the user data? Does the application have to interact with hardware? Think for example of the camera, gyroscope, GPS, bluetooth, vibration, speaker, light sensor, fingerprint sensor, barometer, NFC, heart rate monitor or a geomagnetic sensor. All these factors are important to the costs of developing and implementing your successful app. That is why it is essential to clearly define in advance which functions are required. This way you can make a targeted choice with regard to the functions and you know exactly what the development costs. In addition, all our teams work via the Agile working method. This makes it possible to add functions at a later time.

It sounds obvious, but quality is an important topic when considering the cost of developing an app. Do you have a relatively simple app with few functions? Then it is sometimes cheaper to use the app abroad. Do you want the app to be built on a solid foundation with strong code? Then it is useful to call in a professional local app developer.

Keep updating every operating system like those from Apple and Google. This ensures an improved user experience of the platform. Mobile apps will also have to adapt to these updates. We also offer for this app maintenance contracts On. If you prefer to have your app developed abroad, keep in mind that after a few years your app will perform less well due to the various updates. Besides the bugs, there are also guidelines to keep in mind. Do you want your app to be in the Apple App Store or Play Store? Then there are requirements that the app must meet.

So, now we have clear which factors influence the development costs of your app. We have not yet given an indication of how much the development costs are exactly. This was done deliberately, developing a custom app takes time and, above all, attention. We can only make an accurate and itemized cost overview based on your wishes, platform, users and goals.

Do you have the idea for an app, but don't know where to start? During our Accelerator Day we jointly form the strategy and roadmap for a successful app within one day.

In short, an indication of the costs is difficult to estimate. Developing an app costs somewhere between a few thousand euros and can even amount to a million. Do you really want to know what the development of your app costs? Please contact us directly and we will be happy to provide you with a detailed cost estimate.