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You’re doing the right thing: The average
Brit has 95 apps on their phone.
The average customer spends 3 hours a day
using mobile apps
Companies utilising mobile apps are 360%
more valuable on average*
*Sources from App Annie
Below are 3 examples of different apps and
the rough costs of app development.
A lightweight app which shows
information, for example:
API integration
Perform search
Display item details
Your branding at your
customers finger tips.
A mid-range app which is more
interactive, for example:
In-app purchases
Connect phone hardware e.g. GPS
Push notifications
Compatible with tablets and wearables
A heavyweight app which handles large
amounts of media, for example:
Custom UI and animation
Heavy load
Encrypted Bespoke front
and back end.
Below are 3 examples of different apps and the rough costs of app development.
A lightweight app which shows
information, for example:
API integration
Perform search
Display item details
Your branding at your
customers finger tips.
A mid-range app which is more
interactive, for example:
In-app purchases
Connect phone hardware e.g. GPS
Push notifications
Compatible with tablets and wearables
A heavyweight app which handles large
amounts of media, for example:
Custom UI and animation
Heavy load
Encrypted Bespoke front
and back end.
As you have seen in the examples above, the cost of your app depends on the features.
Below we will highlight some examples of features you may require.
If you can understand what features you need, then you will have
a better understanding for the costs of app development.
Below are 6 example features that will impact the end-user. (the people using your app)
Pick your features wisely, as this affects the costs of app development. Don’t worry,
there are a lot more than 6 features available, we can help you pick the right ones.
Grab customers’ attention,
send offers, or re-engage
with existing customers.
Show relevant information,
save time, or promote local
events.
Make buying immediate
resulting in higher
volume of sales.
Scan a code for a shortcut to
content.
Making the app easier
and more engaging
to use
Which phones does
your app need
to work on?
These are features that impact how well your app will work.
Remove important features from this list and you will reduce
the price of your project, but it will impact how well your
app will feel and work.
Meaning: App talks to
systems you currently use
Meaning: A portal to edit
content, or update the app.
Meaning: Capturing of app
usage and reporting.
These are features that impact the ongoing price of your mobile app.
It is important to understand that there is not only the upfront cost of
app development, but ongoing ones as well. Depending on the app
you would like to make, affects the ongoing price.
Meaning: Storing app
information safety.
Meaning: Keep up to date
with modern technology
Meaning: Payments for
being on the app store.
We have built a simple guide of 5 decisions you must make before building a mobile app. Download our free pdf below so you can prevent unexpected costs and mistakes when building your own mobile app.
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