Mobile app development
How much does an MVP cost?
A well-scoped MVP typically costs $25,000–$50,000 and ships in 6–12 weeks. The point isn't to build less for its own sake — it's to validate the core value with real users before investing in everything else.
What belongs in an MVP
An MVP includes exactly the flow that proves your hypothesis — and nothing else. For most products that's: onboarding, the single core action, and the minimum backend to support it.
- The one workflow users came for
- Sign-in (social or email)
- A basic backend + admin view
- Analytics so you can learn
What to leave for later
- Second platform
- Advanced settings and personalization
- Nice-to-have integrations
- Heavy design polish and animation
MVP cost drivers
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| One platform vs two | ~40–60% of UI cost |
| Payments / subscriptions | +$5k–$12k |
| Real-time features | +$8k–$20k |
| Custom design system | +$6k–$15k |
Frequently asked questions
How long does an MVP take?
Typically 6–12 weeks with a focused senior team, depending on the number of core screens and integrations.
Should my MVP be one platform or two?
Start with one — usually the platform your first users are on — or use cross-platform to hit both from a single codebase.
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