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How Much Does a Mobile App Cost? The 2026 Pricing Guide

It's the first question every project owner asks. The honest answer: price depends on what the app actually does. Here are the factors that make it vary, the realistic ranges for 2026, and why a custom app can now start at €2,990 excl. VAT.

The short answer

A custom app no longer costs tens of thousands of euros by default. Today, a well scoped project starts at €2,990 excl. VAT as a one-off purchase, then the budget grows depending on the features and the complexity. The right question isn't "how much does an app cost", but "how much does MY app cost": that's quoted after we've defined your needs, on request.

The 5 factors that affect the price

• Features: booking, payment, loyalty, notifications: every building block adds work.
• Format: an installable PWA is more affordable than a native app published on the stores.
• Design: a standard layout costs less than a fully custom interface.
• Connections: linking to a point-of-sale system, a calendar, a payment system, and so on.
• Content: the number of products, services and languages to manage.

Realistic ranges for 2026

For reference:

• Essential app (booking, loyalty, notifications): from €2,990 excl. VAT.
• Complete business app (catalogue, payment, customer account): the budget grows depending on the modules, on request.
• Complex platform (advanced back office, multiple integrations): a dedicated quote.

At Kodex Production, you know exactly what you're paying for: a clear quote within 24 hours, and a working mockup depending on the project.

One-off purchase or subscription: watch for hidden costs

Many solutions on the market are cheap to get into, then charge a monthly subscription or a commission on every sale. Over time, that's often far more expensive. A custom app bought as a one-off purchase makes you the owner for life, with no commission and no mandatory subscription.

How to get a fair price

List what your app genuinely needs to do for you and your customers, then ask for a detailed quote. A good partner advises you to remove unnecessary features rather than add more. That's our method: we start from your needs, not from a catalogue of options.