How much does a mobile app cost in 2026? Ranges and price drivers
Much does mobile app
Short answer: from tens to hundreds of thousands#
A mobile app isn't one product but a spectrum - from a simple single-platform MVP to a full system with a backend, payments and integrations. Below are the real ranges and the factors that weigh most on the price.
Mobile app price ranges (net, PLN)#
| Scope | Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Simple MVP (cross-platform, core features) | 32,000 – 64,000 PLN | 6–10 weeks |
| Cross-platform app with backend and accounts | 64,000 – 144,000 PLN | 2–4 months |
| Rich app (payments, integrations, admin panel) | from 120,000 PLN | 4–6+ months |
We bill in Fixed Scope (fixed price) or Time & Material (120 PLN/h net).
What drives the price the most#
- Cross-platform vs native - Flutter and React Native build iOS and Android from one codebase (cheaper). Native (Swift/Kotlin) makes sense for advanced graphics or heavy hardware use.
- Backend and API - an app with accounts, sync and notifications needs a server; that's separate effort.
- Integrations - payments, maps, social login, external systems.
- Store publishing - App Store and Google Play (guideline compliance).
- Offline, push, data security (GDPR).
How to stay within budget#
- Start with a cross-platform MVP covering both platforms from one codebase.
- Move "nice-to-have" features to version 2.
- Don't skip Discovery - it's what protects you from overpaying for a badly scoped build.
We build mobile apps for businesses - see our mobile apps service.
Example scenarios#
- A marketplace MVP on iOS and Android (Flutter, login, listings, chat): 48,000–88,000 PLN.
- A loyalty app with push and POS integration: 40,000–72,000 PLN.
- An app with payments and a panel (subscriptions, roles): from 120,000 PLN.
These are typical ranges, not a ready quote - we prepare an exact estimate after a short call.
Frequently asked questions#
Cross-platform or native? For most business apps, cross-platform (Flutter/React Native) is cheaper and faster at the same quality. We pick native when the project needs advanced hardware or graphics.
Does the price include store publishing? Yes - App Store and Google Play deployment is part of delivery (developer accounts on the client side).
Do I own the code? Yes, with full rights and no vendor lock-in.
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