Many inspiring entrepreneurs ponder over the cost of developing an iPhone app. It depends on the type of app you want to make and the kind of development you want to invest in. In an article on TechCrunch by Alex Ahlund, (former CEO of AppVee and AndroidApps) the average cost to develop an app stood at $ 6,453.
Basic table based app
This type of app generally presents the user with a series of options. Users can access further lists by selecting the options. The email app in your phone is a good example of this type of app. You can develop this app within $ 1,000 to $ 4,000. If you can handle the graphics related work, the cost can be brought down to around $ 1,500. Using additional features like GPS locator, Social media integration will make the costs higher. According to an article from OS X Daily on iPhone Development Costs, the expense of developing a small app can range from $ 3,000 to $ 8,000.
Database drove app
Apps which handle and sort a large amount of data require investment in the development of the working logic. For example, you may want to make an app that organizes and displays thousands of car models according to set preferences. The development process can be complicated regarding the database being native or dynamic. The development cost involved ranges from $ 8,000 to $ 50,000.
Games
Developing an iPhone game is the costliest as it involves a complex coding and extensive functionalities. It can be a simple PONG type functionality or an intensive 3D physics engine used in racing games. The cost escalates with added features and ranges from $ 10,000 to $ 250,000. Making a racing game using gyroscope can put you back by $ 125,000.It took iPhone app developer Rovio around $ 125,000 to $ 180,000 to develop their Angry Birds game.
Additional costs
You need to pay a yearly sum of $ 99 to Apple for putting your app in their store. There are other expenses involved in launching, marketing and advertising the app. The development cost alone from a professional iPhone app development company usually ranges between $ 12,000 and $ 150,000. Apps generally take a few thousands of dollars to be created. If you do not hire the right mobile app developer, you can easily go wrong.