How Much Does an Android & iOS App Cost in India? (2026 Complete Breakdown)
By Praveen Nair, Lead Architect
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Published on September 11, 2026
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8 min read
While freelance rates can be unpredictable and agency quotes wildly disparate, here is the transparent 2026 pricing framework based on real production milestones:
### 1. Basic Utility / Informational App
- **Timeline**: 2 to 4 weeks
- **Cost Range**: ₹25,000 – ₹45,000
- **Features**: User authentication, static/catalog content, push notifications, contact forms, Google Play Store submission.
### 2. Business & Service Booking App
- **Timeline**: 5 to 8 weeks
- **Cost Range**: ₹50,000 – ₹95,000
- **Features**: User profiles, interactive booking calendar, payment gateway (Razorpay / Stripe), in-app chat, automated SMS/WhatsApp alerts, admin management portal.
### 3. On-Demand / Hyperlocal Delivery App (e.g. Daily Milk, Groceries)
- **Timeline**: 8 to 12 weeks
- **Cost Range**: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,80,000
- **Features**: Customer app, Delivery Partner app, Admin control center, live GPS route tracking, prepaid wallet ledger, automated subscription engine, automated PDF invoices.
### Native vs Flutter Cross-Platform
Choosing Google Flutter allows you to launch on both Android and iOS from a single unified codebase, effectively saving 40% in initial development and ongoing maintenance expenditure.
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