How much does it cost to build a custom mobile app in 2026?
MVP single-platform: ₹6L–₹12L ($7K–$14K) in 6–10 weeks. Growth-tier iOS + Android with payments + push + admin + 5–10 integrations: ₹18L–₹35L ($21K–$42K) in 3–4 months. Enterprise / SaaS app: ₹40L–₹1.5Cr+ in 6–10 months. US/UK equivalents run 3–4× higher with comparable quality.
Native (Kotlin/Swift) or cross-platform (Flutter/React Native)?
Flutter for most cross-platform apps in 2026 — single codebase, native performance, App Store + Play Store releases without rewrites. Native Kotlin + Swift when scanner SDKs (Zebra/Honeywell), AR/ML/AI on-device, or platform-specific UX matter. React Native if you already have a React web team.
How long does an MVP take to ship?
6–10 weeks for single-platform MVP. 3–4 months for growth-tier iOS + Android with payments + admin + integrations. Most slippage comes from integration spec sign-off delays, not core development. We share weekly demos so slippage is visible early.
Do you give 100% source-code ownership?
Yes — every engagement is work-for-hire with 100% source code, design assets, and CI/CD config transferred to your private GitHub or Bitbucket on milestone delivery. You can self-host, switch vendors, or licence onward.
Will the app pass App Store + Play Store review?
Yes — we handle the entire submission process. We've shipped 200+ apps to both stores with first-submission approval rate above 90%. We handle rejections (the rare ones) within 1–2 days.
What about post-launch maintenance?
Optional AMC retainer at 15–20% of build cost annually. Covers OS-version updates, bug fixes, security patches, dependency updates, and a backlog of small roadmap features. Plus a dedicated retainer team option for major v1.1, v1.2 builds.
