Guide · UK

How much does app development cost in the UK?

App cost depends on what the app must do, not on the word 'app'. Scope is the biggest factor.

What drives the cost

The main drivers are listed below.

Number of screens and features
iPhone, Android or both
User accounts and roles
Payments and other integrations
Design: standard or fully custom
Running costs after launch

How to keep it affordable

Start with the smallest version that solves one problem, then add features. We build in fixed-price milestones so you can see progress and stop or change direction at each stage.

Our prices

Custom software and app projects start from £4,500, agreed after a short scoping call.

Common questions

How much does it cost to make an app in the UK?

Our projects start from £4,500. The price depends on the features, platforms and integrations, and we agree it as fixed milestones.

Do I need an app, or will a website do?

Often a website or web app is enough and costs less. We will tell you honestly on the call.

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Not sure what you need, or have a budget in mind?

The prices above are starting points. Every project is different, so talk to us before you start. We will work with your budget and scope the job to fit it.

Step 1Tell us what you needA few lines about your business, what you want built, and your budget if you have one.

Step 2A short, free callWe talk it through, suggest what is worth building, and what can wait.

Step 3A fixed written quoteYou get one clear price in writing. No obligation, and nothing starts until you agree.