PRICE GUIDE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · 2026–2027
App Developer cost in the UK
£2,000–£50,000 per project. Typically £5,000.
Building an app in the UK costs about £2,000–£50,000 per project, with around £5,000 typical for a basic single-platform app. Features, one or two platforms, backend and integrations, design and agency or freelance hire decide the project price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an app developer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £2,000 | a basic single-platform app from a freelancer |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £5,000 | what most people pay |
| High end | £50,000 | a complex two-platform app from an agency |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the agencies and freelancers near you.
What moves the price
- Features — logins, payments, chat and maps each add weeks to an app development project
- One or two platforms — building for iPhone and Android costs more than one platform
- Backend — apps that store data, sync users or need an admin panel need server development
- Design — custom interface design and branding add to the project
- Agency or freelancer — app development agencies cost more than freelance developers but bring a team
- Integrations — connecting the app to booking, payment or CRM systems adds development work
WHAT YOU GET
What an app developer booking includes
Takes: A simple app takes weeks; a full-featured app on two platforms can take several months. Not included: Hosting, app store fees, third-party subscriptions, marketing and ongoing maintenance after launch are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common app developer jobs
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How to pay less
- Launch the app with core features first and add the rest later
- Use a cross-platform framework to build both versions of the app at once
- Use off-the-shelf services for logins and payments rather than building them
Before you book
- It helps to write down the app's users, goals and core features before asking app developers for quotes
- Agree ownership of code, designs and app store accounts in the contract
- Plan how the app will handle personal data under UK GDPR
- Ask what maintenance and support after launch will cost each month
App Developer cost: questions people ask
About £2,000–£50,000 per project in the UK, with around £5,000 typical for a basic single-platform app. Complex apps on two platforms from an agency sit at the top.
Simple apps take weeks; larger apps with backends and integrations often take several months from design to launch.
Ownership of code and designs depends on the contract. Make sure copyright is assigned to you and that the app store accounts are in your name.
Yes. Operating system updates, security fixes and store policy changes mean most apps need regular updates.
Hosting, store fees, third-party subscriptions, marketing and maintenance are commonly separate. Ask for each to be listed on any app developer quote you compare.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK app development price guides. They show the national range per project, not a quote.
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