Mobile App Development Cost in India 2026 | iOS & Android Pricing Guide
Mobile app development in India costs ₹3,00,000 to ₹2,00,00,000+. This guide breaks down app development costs by type, platform, and complexity to help you budget accurately.
Mobile app development cost in India is often misquoted — both undersold by freelancers and overpriced by agencies without transparent scope. Here's the real cost breakdown for 2026.
Simple utility app (single function, no backend)
- ₹2
- 00
- 000-5
- 00
- 000 | Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Medium complexity app (user accounts, database, basic backend)
- ₹4
- 00
- 000-12
- 00
- 000 | Timeline: 12-20 weeks
Complex app with real-time features (chat, maps, payments, social)
- ₹10
- 00
- 000-35
- 00
- 000 | Timeline: 20-40 weeks
Enterprise app (ERP integration, advanced security, large user base)
- ₹30
- 00
- 000-2
- 00
- 00
- 000+ | Timeline: 40+ weeks
Platform choice and its cost impact
- Android only (60% cheaper than both platforms)
- iOS only (slightly more expensive than Android)
- React Native cross-platform (iOS + Android
- 35-45% cheaper than native for both)
- native iOS + native Android (most expensive
- best performance)
What drives app costs higher
- real-time features (chat
- live location)
- third-party integrations (payment gateways
- maps
- social login)
- complex UI animations
- backend API development
- admin panel
- and post-launch maintenance
Ongoing costs after launch
- Google Play and App Store annual fees ($25 and $99/year)
- server costs (₹2
- 000-20
- 000/month)
- maintenance updates (₹20
- 000-80
- 000 per major update)
- and marketing budget (often underestimated)
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