What it costs, how it works
Straight answers on app development company cost, packages, and the process — written by the people who do the builds.
What does it cost to build an app in 2026?
Typical UK agencies quote £20k–£80k. Here is what actually drives app development cost, and four fixed packages if you want a number you can take to a board.
Price it, then book it
The cost guide is the piece most people need first. Then time, billing, platform, MVP and the brief — or skip to packages or a £49 scoping call.
How long does it take to build an app?
Two weeks, five weeks, or eight — it depends on screens, platforms and whether anyone is still deciding the brief.
Fixed-price vs hourly app agencies
Day rates hide the bill until the invoice. A fixed package forces the scope onto the page first — or admits the job is Custom.
iOS vs Android vs web: which to build first
One platform is cheaper and faster. Both stores, or a full web app, is a different package — not a toggle we flip in week three.
What an MVP actually includes
A first version is not a tiny version of everything. It is one job, done, with a clear line under payments, accounts and extra platforms.
How to write an app brief
The £49 call is 30 minutes. A short brief beforehand is how you leave with a package match instead of a pleasant chat.
Got an idea sitting in your Notes app? Let's get cracking.
Start with a £49 scoping call. Then a fixed quote, if it's a fit. No pitch deck required.