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title: "How Much Does it Cost to Build an App? | 2026 UK Price Guide"
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# How much does it cost to build an app?

It is the most common question we receive, and the honest answer is: it typically costs at least £10,000.

At Apptaura, we believe in transparency, not guesswork. We cut the bull.

The price of mobile app development varies significantly between a simple MVP designed to test a concept and a fully integrated enterprise solution. Whether you are looking for a native iOS app, an Android build, or a web app available across any device through a browser, the cost is driven by features, complexity, and design polish.

To give you a realistic baseline before you calculate your specific project, we have outlined three typical budget tiers below.

Option A

### The essential MVP

Approx.

£10,000

Perfect for startups needing to validate an idea quickly and securely.

-   **Core Functionality:** A robust, native app (iOS or Android).
-   **User Security:** Secure sign-in and user profile.
-   **Key Feature:** One primary function to solve a specific user problem.
-   **Design:** Clean, functional standard UI components.
-   **Ideal for:** Market validation and initial investor demos.

Option B

### The growth product

Approx.

£20,000

Designed to drive user engagement and scale your audience.

Includes everything in the MVP, plus:

-   **Engagement Tools:** Push notifications to keep users coming back.
-   **Location Intelligence:** Geo-fencing for location-based offers or activity.
-   **Social Features:** Activity feeds or in-app sharing capabilities.
-   **Ideal for:** Growing businesses focused on user retention.

Option C

### The enterprise ecosystem

Approx.

£50,000+

A fully bespoke, high-performance solution for complex business needs.

Includes option A & B features, plus:

-   **Advanced Integrations:** Seamless connection with 3rd party software (CRMs, payment gateways, or legacy systems).
-   **Hardware Connectivity:** Bluetooth/IoT integration for external devices.
-   **Scalable Backend:** A custom CMS and admin panel for total content control.
-   **Ideal for:** Established organisations requiring deep system integration.

### Ready to get your app built?

Let's talk about how Apptaura can build a high-impact app for your business.

Call us now:

[+44 1256 533000](tel:+441256533000)

A member of our UK team will review your enquiry and email you within one business day, usually within minutes, to schedule a quick, no-obligation discovery call.

Yes. We treat your ideas with total confidentiality. We are happy to sign your NDA (or provide our standard one) before discussing any specific details of your project.

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