Price transparency
How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
Understand what drives the budget and how to estimate your app investment before requesting any proposal.
Interactive 2026 simulator
App development cost calculator
Select the app type, technology and features to simulate the budget range and the split into protected milestones.
What kind of app are you building?
Platforms (Android and iOS)
Features and integrations in scope
Estimated average timeline: (or an MVP in up to 8 weeks focused on the product core).
Split into 4 escrow-protected milestones (Goappy Shield):
- 1. UX/UI prototyping & scope 20%
- 2. Laravel backend, database & APIs 30%
- 3. Mobile app + admin web panel 30%
- 4. QA, acceptance testing & app stores 20%
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Real examples from the Brazilian market
How much does an Uber-style, delivery or e-commerce app cost?
See the average 2026 price ranges for complete projects (Android/iOS app in React Native + API + Laravel admin web panel).
Uber-style / Delivery / Marketplace app
- Customer/rider app (iOS and Android in React Native)
- Driver/provider app with routes and request acceptance
- Laravel admin web panel, Pix/card split payments and geolocation
Booking and services app
- Service catalog, smart scheduling and time-slot blocking
- Seamless checkout (Pix and card) and appointment history
- Automatic push notifications and a financial management dashboard
Mobile e-commerce / Subscription club
- Fast mobile storefront, advanced search, cart and recurring billing
- RESTful API integration with ERP, shipping calculation and e-invoicing
- Cashback/loyalty program and push notification campaigns
Corporate / Field sales force app
- 100% offline operation for field sales reps with automatic sync
- QR / barcode scanning, biometrics and signature capture
- Real-time sync with inventory and billing at headquarters (ERP)
Cost factors
What really drives an app budget
There's no fixed price list — there's a set of decisions that increase or reduce development hours.
Screen complexity and UX/UI
Medium / HighCustom design requires prototyping, a design system and usability testing before a single line of code.
Admin web panel
HighMost apps need a web system behind them to manage users, content and data — it's a second product.
Payment and API integration
MediumConnecting to credit cards, Pix or third-party systems involves certification, testing and failure handling.
Native device features
MediumPush notifications, geolocation, camera and offline use require permissions, testing on real devices and platform-specific handling.
App store publishing
LowDeveloper accounts, Apple and Google policies and the review cycle have a fixed, predictable cost.
| Technology factor | Budget impact | Why does it affect the price? |
|---|---|---|
| Screen complexity and UX/UI | Medium / High | Custom design requires prototyping, a design system and usability testing before a single line of code. |
| Admin web panel | High | Most apps need a web system behind them to manage users, content and data — it's a second product. |
| Payment and API integration | Medium | Connecting to credit cards, Pix or third-party systems involves certification, testing and failure handling. |
| Native device features | Medium | Push notifications, geolocation, camera and offline use require permissions, testing on real devices and platform-specific handling. |
| App store publishing | Low | Developer accounts, Apple and Google policies and the review cycle have a fixed, predictable cost. |
Together these factors become development hours, spread across the four delivery milestones. That's why the final price only makes sense once the scope is written down.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about investing in an app
Why do two quotes for the same app vary so much?
Because they're rarely quoting the same thing. Without a written brief, each professional assumes a different scope of screens, integrations and design level. That's why Goappy structures the brief before any proposal: everyone quotes the same scope.
Can I start with a smaller version (MVP)?
Yes, and it's often the best decision. A first version with the product core validates the idea with real users in up to 8 weeks and spreads out the investment. The milestone model exists precisely for this.
Does React Native cost less than native development?
In most cases, yes: a single codebase serves Android and iOS, cutting development and maintenance hours by 30% to 50%. Projects with heavy graphics use may justify native development — the technical review tells you what makes sense in your case.
How much does it cost to build an Uber-style or delivery app?
An Uber- or iFood-style app involves three connected modules: the rider/customer app, the driver/provider app and the admin web panel with geolocation and split payments. Starting with an MVP focused on the core operation lets you launch with an optimized investment and scale with demand.
What are the costs of the Apple App Store and Google Play?
Google Play charges a one-time US$ 25 registration fee, while the Apple App Store charges US$ 99 per year. At GoappyConnect, we help you open the accounts directly under your company's name so you own 100% of the app.
Can development be paid in stages?
Yes. With Goappy Shield, the project is split into 4 delivery milestones (UX/UI prototype, Backend/API, Mobile app and App store publishing). Each stage's payment is held in escrow and only released after you approve it.
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