Mobile app cost questions usually hide a more useful question: what does this app actually need to do for launch? The honest cost driver isn't "iOS vs. Android" — it's scope.
What changes the price
- Number of user roles and core workflows
- Offline support — genuinely useful in areas with inconsistent connectivity
- Integrations — mobile money, maps, push notifications, third-party APIs
- Whether you need native performance or a cross-platform build is sufficient
- Backend complexity — a thin client against existing APIs is far cheaper than a full new backend
A realistic starting range
Our Mobile Apps service typically starts within our Starter tier, from KSh 40,000, for a focused single-workflow app, and moves into the Business tier, from KSh 60,000, once you need multiple roles, integrations, or a companion backend. Full figures depend on scope — see our guide on custom software costs in Kenya.
Don't build for scale you don't have yet
The most expensive mobile apps are the ones built for a scale the business hasn't reached. Ship the smallest version that tests your riskiest assumption — our MVP Development approach — and extend it once real usage tells you what actually matters.
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