‘How much does it cost to develop a mobile app?’ is a frequently asked question. Though there’s no straightforward answer – they aren’t cheap. The mobile app development industry in Saudi Arabia is booming and so it can be attractive for those looking to create an app. For a professional android app or iOS app, you can expect to pay at least around $10,000 (45,000 SAR) – and that is without any additional features.
Why does it cost so much?
Apps are not easy to develop and require a lot of time. Even apps can take upwards of 500 hours, and many qualified developers in Saudi Arabia will charge at least $25 an hour for their work. So, paying them alone for the project will cost you upwards of $10,000.
Of course, if you’re wanting to develop an app with many different features – this is going to take a lot longer. Apps with average complexity might be priced in the range of $20,000 – $50,000 depending on how long it will take to complete the project. Very complex apps are likely to cost you more than $50,000.
Now, that is just the price for one app! So, decide carefully if you want to develop it on IOS or Android, if you want to launch your app across platforms you may hire expert cross-platform app developers from Foomotion.
Freelance developer or app development company in Saudi Arabia?
If you’re looking to keep your costs down, you can choose to develop your app with a freelancer. Freelancers usually charge less, and you’re likely to be more involved in the process with frequent communication. However, you run the risk of having a lower quality service. App development companies offer high-quality services, but they will charge more. That being said, you don’t have to worry about them not meeting your specifications as they’ll have a whole team of highly competent developers.
When hiring a freelancer, you’re likely to get a much lower price – but you also need to bear in mind that the app will need maintaining and updating after it is launched – which can incur a few extra costs. The average price for developing a high-quality app in Saudi Arabia is around (150,000 Saudi Riyal), and as mentioned above – this is when you will hire a professional app development company to design and develop an app for you.
Conclusion
It is difficult to give an estimate for app development, as it depends on your requirements. However, app development in Saudi Arabia is comparatively much lower than in other countries. You’ll be paying for the developer, the design of the app, third-party integration, security features, and maintenance. At the lower end of the scale for app development in Saudi Arabia, expect to pay $12,000, but for more complex development, the median expectation is $20,000-$50,000. Finally, at the higher end of the scale, the average cost is around $80,000. Though it is best to take these costs as a minimum price and expect that you will pay more than this – especially when using an app development company rather than a freelancer.