Two numbers move the price most: how many screens the first version has and how many platforms it runs on. Our Starter package covers up to 10 screens on iOS or Android, and Pro up to 25 screens on both at once. We write the app in React Native or Flutter, so iOS and Android share one codebase instead of two separate projects. Face ID sign-in, push notifications and offline mode are agreed before the quote, because each one changes the scope.
Costs and rules outside the code
| Item | App Store | Google Play |
|---|---|---|
| Developer account | USD 99 per membership year | USD 25, paid once |
| Before release | Apple typically reviews at least 50% of submissions in under 24 hours and 90% in under 48 | a personal account created after 13 November 2023 needs a closed test with at least 12 testers for 14 days |
| 2026 requirement | since 28 April, apps must be built with Xcode 26 and the iOS 26 SDK | from 31 August, new apps and updates must target Android 16 (API level 36) |
What comes back after launch
Both stores keep raising their minimum SDK, so an app nobody has rebuilt will not get its next fix published. We handle the move to a new SDK under a maintenance plan or as a short job.
We create or configure your Apple Developer and Google Play accounts, prepare the store listings, screenshots and privacy policy, and take the app through review. Small interface fixes ship as over-the-air updates without waiting for another approval, and every crash lands in Sentry or Firebase Crashlytics with a full stack trace.
Packages, platforms and how we quote are on our mobile apps page.
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