The full report
According to Edvido's analysis of 728 mobile app development companies listed on Edvido (October 2026), the median minimum project size is $10,000. 12.5% of firms that publish a minimum accept projects from $1,000, while 54.4% start at $10,000 or more.
This guide uses Edvido's own listing data, not survey estimates. Every number below comes from the downloadable dataset and is explained in the methodology section.
Key findings
- 553 of 728 firms (76%) publish a minimum project size.
- 24.6% require $25,000 or more to start a project.
- 23.4% are small teams of 2-9 people.
- Highest share of $10,000+ minimums: United Kingdom (70.5%, n=78). Highest share of $1,000 minimums: Netherlands (20%, n=20).
- Minimums rise with team size: 32% of 2-9-person teams start at $10,000+, against 69% of 250-999-person teams.
How much do mobile app development companies charge? Minimum project sizes
Share of the 553 mobile app development companies that publish a minimum project size, by band.
| Minimum project size | Share of firms |
|---|---|
| $1,000 or less | 12.5% |
| $5,000 – $9,999 | 33.1% |
| $10,000 – $24,999 | 29.8% |
| $25,000 – $49,999 | 13.4% |
| $50,000 or more | 11.2% |
Mobile App Development pricing by country
Countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum. Percentages are shares of firms with a published minimum; “Start at $1k” = minimum of $1,000; “Small teams” = share of listed firms with 2-9 people.
| Country | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum | $25k+ minimum | Small teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 192 | 144 | $10,000 | 7.6% | 68.8% | 41.7% | 16.8% |
| United Kingdom | 110 | 78 | $10,000 | 11.5% | 70.5% | 23.1% | 34.3% |
| Canada | 58 | 47 | $10,000 | 14.9% | 53.2% | 31.9% | 22.4% |
| Germany | 42 | 33 | $5,000 | 9.1% | 45.5% | 21.2% | 22% |
| Australia | 41 | 37 | $10,000 | 10.8% | 64.9% | 29.7% | 19.5% |
| Spain | 29 | 27 | $5,000 | 3.7% | 40.7% | 3.7% | 31% |
| Netherlands | 27 | 20 | $10,000 | 20% | 55% | 30% | 11.1% |
Pricing by region
| Region | Firms listed | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 250 | 191 | $10,000 | 9.4% | 64.9% |
| Western Europe & Nordics | 188 | 144 | $5,000 | 11.8% | 43.8% |
| UK & Ireland | 125 | 89 | $10,000 | 14.6% | 66.3% |
| Australia & New Zealand | 54 | 45 | $10,000 | 8.9% | 55.6% |
| Middle East & Africa | 34 | 25 | $5,000 | 24% | 40% |
| South & Southeast Asia | 30 | 26 | $5,000 | 15.4% | 30.8% |
Does team size change the price?
Larger teams usually set higher minimums: they carry more overhead and target bigger budgets.
| Team size | Firms with a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 people | 122 | $5,000 | 23% | 32% |
| 10-49 people | 277 | $10,000 | 11.2% | 55.6% |
| 50-249 people | 114 | $10,000 | 6.1% | 70.2% |
| 250-999 people | 29 | $10,000 | 10.3% | 69% |
Mobile App Development pricing by city
City pages with at least 10 firms publishing a minimum, highest median first. Each city is a small sample: use it as a direction, not a quote.
| City | Country | With a minimum | Median minimum | Start at $1k | $10k+ minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | United States | 13 | $25,000 | 0% | 100% |
| New York | United States | 12 | $25,000 | 0% | 91.7% |
| Chicago | United States | 13 | $25,000 | 0% | 84.6% |
| Boston | United States | 12 | $17,500 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| London | United Kingdom | 11 | $10,000 | 9.1% | 81.8% |
| Philadelphia | United States | 11 | $10,000 | 0% | 81.8% |
| Melbourne | Australia | 13 | $10,000 | 0% | 76.9% |
| Portland | United States | 11 | $10,000 | 9.1% | 72.7% |
| Berlin | Germany | 15 | $10,000 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| Madrid | Spain | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 11 | $10,000 | 0% | 63.6% |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | 10 | $10,000 | 20% | 60% |
| Calgary | Canada | 12 | $10,000 | 8.3% | 58.3% |
| İstanbul | Turkey | 14 | $10,000 | 14.3% | 57.1% |
| Brisbane | Australia | 13 | $10,000 | 23.1% | 53.8% |
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What drives the cost of mobile app development
The minimum project size tells you where an agency starts. The final quote depends on scope:
- Platforms: iOS, Android or both; native or cross-platform (Flutter, React Native).
- Feature scope: login, payments, chat, maps and offline mode each add backend and testing work.
- Backend and integrations: your own API, admin panel and third-party services.
- Maintenance: OS updates and store releases continue after launch.
How to get an accurate quote
Compare quotes on the same written scope, ask what is excluded, and check whether the team that pitches is the team that delivers. Edvido is a digital smart platform designed to connect businesses with service providers in digital marketing, advertising and software. Send your brief, get matched right away, completely free: you are introduced to 4-5 agencies and compare their proposals side by side.
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Methodology and data
- Firms listed on 58 Edvido city pages for mobile app development companies, collected from the public listing API on 2026-10-21.
- One record per firm within the category (by website, else name); a firm listed in several cities is counted once.
- Minimum project size as published in the firm's public B2B directory profile (such as Clutch and Sortlist), in USD (e.g. "$5,000+"). Firms without a published minimum are excluded from price statistics.
- Country of the Edvido city page the firm is listed on.
- Countries, regions and team-size groups with fewer than 20 firms publishing a minimum are not shown; city rows need at least 10 and are small samples.
- Median of the published minimum project sizes (band lower bounds).
Download: Mobile App Development Pricing Data 2026 — minimum project sizes of 728 mobile app development companies (JSON). Snapshot date: 2026-10-21. Licence: CC BY 4.0 — cite as: Edvido, Mobile App Development Pricing Data 2026 (https://www.edvido.com/mobile-app-companies/pricing).
Frequently asked questions
How much do mobile app development companies charge in 2026?
Across 553 mobile app development companies on Edvido that publish a minimum project size, the median minimum is $10,000. 12.5% start at $1,000 and 54.4% at $10,000 or more.
Which country has the most affordable mobile app development companies?
Among countries with at least 20 firms publishing a minimum, Netherlands has the highest share of firms starting at $1,000 (20%). Price alone does not show quality: compare portfolios and scope.
Do bigger mobile app development companies cost more?
Yes, on average. 32% of 2-9-person teams set a minimum of $10,000 or more, compared with 69% of 250-999-person teams.
What affects the price of mobile app development?
Platforms: iOS, Android or both; native or cross-platform (Flutter, React Native). Feature scope: login, payments, chat, maps and offline mode each add backend and testing work. Backend and integrations: your own API, admin panel and third-party services.
Where does this data come from?
From Edvido's global listing pages for mobile app development companies (October 2026). Minimum project sizes are the values firms publish in their public B2B directory profiles (such as Clutch and Sortlist). The full dataset can be downloaded as JSON from this page.
How can I get quotes from several agencies?
Send your brief on Edvido, get matched right away, completely free. You are introduced to 4-5 agencies and compare their proposals on the same scope.
