"How much will my app cost?" is the first question every founder asks, and most studios answer it with "it depends". It does depend, but here are real numbers.
What the market charges
On Clutch, the largest public directory of reviewed agencies, top Indian app developers typically list hourly rates of $25–49 an hour, and many large firms list under $25. Globally, most app projects reviewed on Clutch land between $10,000 and $50,000. Leading US studios charge $150–199 an hour, with minimum projects of $75,000 and more. (Source: Clutch profiles and directory, October 2026.)
What drives the price
- Number of platforms: iOS, Android, web, or all three.
- Number of user types: a customer app is simpler than customer + vendor + admin.
- Integrations: payments, UPI, KYC, maps, WhatsApp, existing systems.
- AI features: assistants, document reading, recommendations.
- Design depth: a template look versus a designed brand experience.
Typical ranges at FLUXION (starting prices)
- Strategy sprint (Spark): from ₹3 lakh, credited if you build with us
- Product & brand design (Shape): from ₹6 lakh
- MVP build: from ₹15 lakh
- Growth & product team: from ₹3 lakh a month
The cheapest way to save money
Spend two weeks deciding exactly what to build before you build it. A clear scope is the single biggest reason projects finish on time and on budget.
