Scope
What is usually included
- Native iOS app development
- Native Android app development
- Cross-platform development
- App maintenance and updates
- App Store optimization
Typical use cases
- Business apps
- Social apps
- Utility apps
- Gaming apps
Common technologies
- Swift
- Kotlin
- React Native
- Flutter
- Ionic
Cost and timeline guide
Indicative budget and timeline for Mobile App Development
Indicative ranges for the Hong Kong market, grouped into three project sizes. Actual costs and timelines are set by vendor quotations.
Basic
HK$120,000 - 250,000
Indicative timeline: 8 to 12 weeks
Typical scope
- Single platform
- 3 to 5 core features
- Basic admin panel
Standard
HK$250,000 - 500,000
Indicative timeline: 12 to 20 weeks
Typical scope
- iOS and Android
- Push notifications
- Payments and accounts
Advanced
HK$500,000 - 1,200,000
Indicative timeline: 20 to 36 weeks
Typical scope
- Real-time features
- Offline sync
- Complex admin and reporting
All figures are indicative assumptions, not quotations. Vendors provide formal quotations based on your specific requirements.
How it works
How QuoNow works
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Mobile App Development
Should my app be built natively or cross-platform?
Native development (Swift, Kotlin) offers the best performance and access to system features, suited to apps where smoothness matters most. Cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native) cover iOS and Android from one codebase and usually save cost and time. Vendors will recommend an approach based on your features and budget.
What drives the cost of a mobile app?
The main factors are the number of platforms, feature complexity, whether an admin back end is needed, third-party integrations such as payments, maps or push notifications, and design requirements. As an indicative range, a basic single-platform app and a project with real-time features and a complex back end can differ by several times in cost.
Does the quotation include publishing to the App Store and Google Play?
Most vendors help prepare the listing and handle the review process, but the developer accounts are normally registered under your company and the annual fees are paid by you directly. Confirm in the quotation whether store submission and fixes after a rejected review are covered.
Will the app need ongoing maintenance after launch?
Yes. iOS and Android release system updates every year and third-party SDKs change, so the app needs periodic updates to stay compatible and secure. Most vendors offer annual maintenance plans, which are worth comparing alongside the build cost.
I only have a rough idea. Can I still request quotes?
Yes. QuoNow's AI project consultant helps you organise the feature list, target users and budget range into a clear brief, so vendors can quote more accurately.
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