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How much app development will cost in 2026, what factors influence the price, and what ongoing costs will arise after launch.

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How much does it cost to develop an app?

In 2026, having an app developed will cost between €15,000 and €80,000; complex system architectures cost more than that. A clickable prototype costs €5,500, while a simple app or an MVP costs €15,000–35,000. The price is primarily determined by the scope of functionality, the number of system integrations, and the amount of coordination required. AI has significantly changed the cost structure in this regard.
ScopeCostsDurationUse Cases
Clickable Prototype€5,50010 daysTestable user journey for user or investor meetings
Simple app / MVP€15,000–35,0006–12 weeksClear feature set, two to three user roles — also available as a small platform with payment processing
Moderately complex app€35,000–80,0003–6 monthsMultiple user interfaces, multiple system integrations
Complex system landscapeStarting at 80,000 €6 months or moreMany detailed functions, multiple stakeholders, requirements beyond the GDPR

How AI Affects Costs

Most of our traditional programming work—code frameworks, standard functions, tests, and documentation—is AI-assisted. What remains is the work that determines the security and longevity of your app: designing, testing, and taking responsibility. It is precisely this shift that makes short development cycles and a reliable fixed price possible.

Requirements

Previously, a time-consuming document that took weeks to complete

AI drafts it, humans review and refine it

Concept & Code

Previously the bottleneck: two developers, code written by hand

AI writes, a second reviewer checks, then a human reviews

Quality Assurance

Previously, test automation was built and maintained manually

AI drafts, a human checks and supplements

What Happens After the Launch

After the app is developed, the ongoing costs depend on how many system components your solution consists of and which services you use.

ScopeHosting & Software LicensesMaintenance & Security Updates
Simple App / MVPStarting at 75 €Starting at 250 €
Moderately Complex AppStarting at 200 €Starting at 450 €
Complex system landscapeStarting at 1,000 €Starting at €2,500
Ongoing costs after launch, per month. We pass on all third-party service fees to you 1:1 with no markup—you have full cost transparency.

On-call support (SLA)—optional

If you require fixed response times, we’ll arrange on-call support in addition to ongoing operations. We’ll determine the scope and hours together.

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During a no-obligation initial consultation, we'll determine the cost range for your app development.

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Cost drivers? Adjustment levers!

The costs of app development stem from well-known and recurring factors. We address these factors proactively and work with you to determine the level of complexity—tailored to your current business model.

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Features

In addition to the normal case, we must also consider error cases and special cases. **AI helps us develop a comprehensive design in this regard.**
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Cross-platform

The biggest single factor influencing the price: a single codebase for iOS, Android, and the web, rather than three separate development efforts.
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User Management, Data, Payment

Standard building blocks that we don't have to reinvent every time. We draw on a comprehensive toolset developed through many projects.
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Design

AI-powered development creates intuitive user interfaces tailored to specific target audiences—and, if desired, includes original and creative suggestions.
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Interfaces

We've already integrated a great many systems: Stripe and PayPal, niche CRM systems, and in-house developments. Documentation and good support from the other side are crucial.
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Clarity of Requirements

The factor with the greatest impact—and the easiest to resolve. That’s exactly why the workshop is part of the prototyping offering. It replaces lengthy coordination cycles.

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