How much does it cost to build an app?
How much does it cost to build an app? The cost of an app can vary a lot depending on the complexity, features, and overall polish you’re aiming for. As a general guide, most professionally built apps fall somewhere between AUD $50,000 and $250,000+. Pricing depends on factors such as: The number of features The level of UI/UX design required Integrations and backend infrastructure Platforms (iOS, Android, or both) Ongoing updates and maintenance If you want a deeper breakdown of what influences app pricing, we can walk you through it in detail.
How do I get a quote from us?
t starts with a no-pressure chat or discovery call. This helps us understand your idea, your goals, and whether the project is achievable within your budget and timeline.
If it’s a good fit, we move into the strategy and prototyping phase. This usually includes a concept workshop where we refine your idea, map the user journey, and outline the technical requirements.
Once we’ve explored the functionality in detail, we can provide an accurate estimate for the full app build.
How long does it take to develop an app?
Timeframes depend entirely on the complexity of the app. A very simple app might take 4–6 weeks, while advanced platforms or custom-built systems can take several months.
Most apps we build typically fall within the 10–20 week development window. This includes design, development, testing, and deployment.
If you already have wireframes or a prototype, timelines may be even faster.
Why does choosing an integrity-driven app developer matter?
The app industry is crowded with studios that cut corners, outsource everything, or promise results they can’t deliver. Many clients come to us after investing thousands elsewhere on code that’s broken, unfinished, or nothing like what they were sold.
At 3voke, we’re integrity-driven from day one. All work is done in-house, communication is transparent, and every step of the project is clear and accountable. You get a team that builds things properly, respects your investment, and delivers a product you can trust.
Does it cost more to build an app for both iPhone and Android?
Not with today’s technology. In the past, you had to build the app twice — once in Apple’s language and once in Android’s — which meant double the cost and time.
Now we use modern cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter, which let us build one codebase that runs beautifully on both iOS and Android. Performance is the same as native, and you save a significant amount on development.
At 3voke, almost every app we build is developed this way because it’s faster, more efficient, and far more cost-effective for our clients.
Will my iPhone app work on an iPad?
Yes. Your iPhone app will run on an iPad automatically. It will either scale up to fill the screen or display in a smaller window depending on user settings.
If you want the app to fully utilise the larger iPad layout — extra panels, expanded UI, split views, etc. — we can optimise it specifically for tablets. This usually costs around 50% of the original iPhone build, and the same applies for Android tablets.
Why is app development so expensive?
Building an app is like building a piece of software from scratch — it involves strategy, UI/UX design, development, testing, and deployment, all done by specialists.
The more complex the app, the more time and expertise it requires. This is why choosing the right team matters — you’re not just paying for code, you’re paying for quality, reliability, and long-term stability.
At 3voke, we make sure your investment is going into a product that’s built properly from the ground up.
What about online app builders?
Online app builders can work for extremely simple ideas, but they’re heavily limited and not suited to real products or growing businesses. They often break, can’t scale, and make it hard to customise anything beyond the basics.
At 3voke, we’ve never seen a serious app — especially one intended for customers, business operations, or long-term growth — that could be built properly using an online app builder. If you want an app that’s stable, flexible and actually works the way you need, it has to be built properly from the ground up.