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Cost guide · Updated October 2026
Mobile App Development Cost in India (2026)
Short answer: at Webomedia Technology a mobile app costs ₹39,999 for a single-platform business app, ₹79,999 for a cross-platform iOS and Android app with login, payments and API integration, and ₹1,49,999 for an app with a web admin, multiple payment gateways and real-time chat. Apps with live tracking, several user roles or marketplace features are priced from a written scope; overseas app projects start at US$2,999.
- Prices are our own published packages, not survey averages
- Typical timelines: 2-3 months simple, 3-4 months cross-platform, 6+ months for multi-role apps
- Store fees: Apple US$99 a year, Google Play US$25 one-time
- Payments tied to approved milestones in the written scope
Start with a scope, not a guess
Get the exact price for your app
Share who will use the app, the features it must have on day one and any system it must connect to. We reply with a screen list, a timeline and a fixed price, or with the questions we need answered first.
- One feature list, priced line by line
- Clear note of what is excluded
- Third-party and store costs listed separately
- Fixed price or team estimate, never an open-ended hourly bill
India quotes in INR; overseas quotes and invoices in USD. We reply within 24 hours, seven days a week.
Request your project scope
Share the outcome you need, rough budget and timeline. We reply with questions or a written proposal.
What changes the cost of an app
Six things move an app price more than anything else. Knowing them helps you compare quotes fairly and decide what to keep for version two.
Platforms
One platform is the cheapest start. Cross-platform builds cover iOS and Android from one codebase; separate native apps cost the most.
User roles
A shop app has one kind of user. A taxi or service app has customers, drivers or staff, and admins, each with their own screens and rules.
Real-time features
Live location, chat and instant status updates need extra backend work, testing on real networks and ongoing server costs.
Integrations
Payment gateways, maps, SMS and WhatsApp providers, ERPs or an existing website API each add integration and testing work.
Admin panel and reports
Most business apps need a web admin to manage users, orders and content. Reports, exports and staff permissions add to the scope.
Costs people forget to budget
- Apple Developer Program: US$99 per year to publish on the App Store
- Google Play: one-time US$25 registration
- Server hosting and database for the backend
- Usage-based services: SMS and OTP, Google Maps calls, push notification and email providers
- Updates when new Android and iOS versions change requirements
How to lower the cost without weakening the app
- Launch with the features customers need on day one and keep the rest for version two
- Use cross-platform development when you need both iOS and Android
- Reuse your existing website or software as the backend through an API
- Start from a proven product, such as our white-label taxi platform, when your business model matches it
How to get an accurate app quote
List your users
Write down every type of user, such as customer, driver, staff and admin, and what each one must do.
Mark the must-haves
Separate day-one features from nice-to-haves. This is the biggest lever on price.
Note the integrations
Payment gateway, maps, SMS, ERP or an existing website: name each system the app must talk to.
Share two reference apps
Apps you like, and what you like about them, make the design scope concrete.
Give a launch date and budget band
A realistic budget band lets us suggest the right package instead of guessing.
Get a written scope
Compare agencies only on written feature lists with exclusions and milestones, not on a single number.
Example budgets by type of app
Each row maps a common kind of app to the package it usually needs. Your quote depends on the final screen list.
| Scope | India (INR) | Overseas (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Business or catalogue app: products, enquiries, push offers | From ₹39,999 (Basic) | From US$2,999 |
| Ecommerce app linked to your store: cart, payments, order tracking | From ₹79,999 (Advanced) | Quoted in USD |
| Booking or appointment app with online payment | From ₹79,999 (Advanced) | Quoted in USD |
| Course or subscription app with video and progress tracking | ₹79,999 - ₹1,49,999 | Quoted in USD |
| Multi-vendor marketplace or app with real-time chat | From ₹1,49,999 (Enterprise) | Quoted in USD |
| Taxi or on-demand app with driver app and dispatch panel | On request | White-label from £5,499 |
Package prices come from our pricing page. GST applies to invoices in India. Third-party and store fees are paid to the providers directly.
App cost questions
How much does it cost to develop an app in India in 2026?
With Webomedia Technology a single-platform business app starts at ₹39,999, a cross-platform iOS and Android app with login, payments and API integration at ₹79,999, and an app with a web admin, multiple payment gateways and real-time chat at ₹1,49,999. Apps with live tracking, several user roles or marketplace logic cost more and are quoted from a written scope.
Why do app development quotes vary so much?
Because "an app" can mean five screens or fifty. Quotes differ mainly on the number of screens, the number of user roles, real-time features such as tracking or chat, the integrations involved and whether a web admin and backend are included. Compare quotes only after both agencies have priced the same written feature list.
Is it cheaper to build only an Android app first?
A single-platform app is our lowest package, so starting with Android can make sense in India, where most users are on Android. If you expect iPhone users from day one, a cross-platform app usually costs less than building two native apps one after the other.
Does the price include the backend and admin panel?
Our Advanced and Enterprise packages include the backend, the API and an admin dashboard. For the Basic package we confirm in the scope whether the app needs its own backend or can use an existing website or service.
What does it cost to maintain an app every year?
Plan for Apple’s developer programme at US$99 a year, hosting, SMS or map usage charges and updates whenever Apple or Google release new operating system versions. Your package includes one, three or six months of support; after that we quote a monthly plan sized to how often the app changes.
Do overseas clients pay more?
Overseas app projects are quoted and invoiced in US dollars and start at US$2,999. The price covers scheduled review calls across time zones, written documentation and the same delivery process; the scope is fixed before work begins.
Can I pay in stages?
Yes. Payments are tied to approved milestones in the written scope, such as prototype sign-off, test builds and store submission, so you pay as the app progresses.