How much will your app cost in India? Choose the type of app, platforms and features below to get an instant price range and timeline in rupees, based on real Flutter, Android and iOS projects we have delivered.
Typical app development cost in India (2026)
These ranges are for an Android + iOS app built with Flutter, custom design and a Firebase backend. Native apps for both platforms usually cost about 1.7× more.
Type of app
Typical cost
Timeline
Simple / informational app
₹40,000 – ₹80,000
3–5 weeks
Business app
₹1.2 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh
6–10 weeks
E-commerce / delivery app
₹2 lakh – ₹4 lakh
8–14 weeks
Marketplace / on-demand app
₹3.5 lakh – ₹7 lakh
12–20 weeks
Fintech, healthcare or ERP app
₹4 lakh – ₹9 lakh
14–24 weeks
What drives the cost
The biggest factors are the number of user roles (customer, vendor, admin), real-time features such as chat, tracking and video, payment and third-party integrations, and how custom the design is. Each extra role often means another app or panel to build and test.
How to reduce it
Launch a focused first version with only the journey your users need most, use Flutter to share one codebase across Android and iOS, and start on Firebase. Add features after launch based on real usage instead of guessing up front.
Costs after launch
Budget for hosting or Firebase usage, Google Play (one-time $25) and Apple Developer ($99/year) accounts, SMS OTP and map APIs, and maintenance of roughly 15–20% of the build cost per year for updates and fixes.
Get a fixed quote
Send us your estimate and a short description. We reply with a screen-by-screen scope, fixed price and timeline. Fluverse is headquartered in Silvassa and builds apps for businesses across Gujarat, Mumbai and India. See our work →
App cost questions
How much does it cost to develop a mobile app in India?
A simple informational app usually costs ₹40,000 to ₹80,000. A business app with login, forms and notifications costs about ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. E-commerce or delivery apps cost roughly ₹2 lakh to ₹4 lakh, and marketplace, fintech or healthcare apps can cost ₹3.5 lakh to ₹9 lakh or more, depending on features, design and backend.
Is Flutter cheaper than building separate native Android and iOS apps?
Usually yes. Flutter uses one codebase for Android and iOS, so most business apps cost around 40% less than building two separate native apps, and updates reach both platforms together. Learn about our Flutter development →
How long does it take to build an app?
A simple app takes about 3 to 5 weeks. Business apps take 6 to 10 weeks, e-commerce apps 8 to 14 weeks, and complex marketplace or fintech apps 12 to 24 weeks, including design, development, testing and store release.
What costs come after the app is launched?
Plan for server or Firebase hosting, Google Play (one-time $25) and Apple Developer ($99 per year) accounts, third-party services such as SMS OTP or maps, and maintenance, which is typically 15% to 20% of the build cost per year.