App development packages and what they cost
From testing an idea to launching on the App Store: three ways to build, each at a fixed price agreed after a free audit.
How much does app development cost in the UK?
A simple app typically starts around £6,000 to £15,000 in the UK, and apps with accounts, payments and dashboards usually cost £20,000 to £60,000 or more. At Devute, mobile apps start from £6,500, MVPs from £9,500, and clickable prototypes are quoted as a fixed-price sprint.
Pick a starting point.
Prices exclude VAT where it applies. Every project gets a fixed quote after a free audit.
Clickable prototype
Test the idea before you build.
- Clickable, shareable prototype
- Built in days, not months
- User testing support
- Pitch-ready polish
- A path to production
MVP
A revenue-ready product in about four weeks.
- Discovery week
- Clickable prototype
- Production build
- Auth, billing and teams ready
- AI features where useful
Mobile app
iOS and Android.
- App UX and prototyping
- iOS and Android build
- Backend and APIs
- Store launch and compliance
- Maintenance and analytics
No quotes theatre. Four steps.
You get an indicative range before discovery and a fixed scope after it. Nothing about the price should be a surprise.
What affects the cost of an app?
The number of screens and user types, accounts and payments, integrations, offline or real-time features, and the admin dashboard. A clear first version with only essential features is the biggest saving.
How long does it take to build an app?
A prototype takes one to two weeks, an MVP about four weeks for a focused scope, and a first mobile app version eight to twelve weeks.
Do I own the app?
Yes. You own the code, designs and store accounts, and we hand over documentation so any competent team can continue.
What are the ongoing costs of an app?
Hosting for the backend, App Store and Google Play fees, and maintenance for OS updates and fixes. We quote maintenance alongside the build, so there are no surprises.
Can you build an AI app?
Yes. We build apps with AI features such as chat assistants, document processing and triage, with cost controls so usage bills stay predictable.
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Tell us the goal. We’ll tell you the price.
A free audit, a fixed scope and a number — usually within two working days. No obligation, no sales theatre.