App Development Q&A

Hi Aida,

Thankfully there are loads of app builders on the market today that make building your own app simple and straightforward. It’s important to note that online app builders are suitable for simple apps - more complicated apps may need the expertise of app developers who have extensive coding skills.

That said, if your app idea is relatively simple some of the best online app builders out there today include:

• GoodBarber - an online app builder for shopping apps and content management apps (native and progressive web apps). They offer a free trial, after which prices start at $15 per month.

• AppyPie - an online native app maker for Android and iOS apps. It’s intuitive and easy to use with drag and drop functionality. Appypie offers a free trial, with basic plans prices at $18 per month. 
• Appery.io - Apperry.io is a low-code app building platform that lets you create mobile, web and progressive web apps. Prices start at $25 p/m the beginner package, but definitely take advantage of the 14-day free trial.

• Shoutem - an online native app builder for iOS and Android. It has a large marketplace of extensions available to customise your app. Monthly subscriptions start at $49 p/m, but there is a 14-day free trial. 

As the others have discussed, there is no one-size-fits-all pricing model when it comes to mobile app development. Some of the key factors that affect the total cost of a mobile app development quote include:

• The scope and scale of your app project 

• The amount of strategy, planning and designing assistance you need. For example, you may have already mapped out your strategy and fleshed out parts of the app design, which could reduce the cost.

• Your choice of platform

• Whether you need cross-platform app development 

• The complexity of application programming interface (API) required for your app

In regard to how much mobile app developers charge, there are different pricing structures to consider. Some developers may charge on a project basis, while others may bill you on an hourly basis.

On a project-basis, small businesses can expect to pay from $20,000 to develop a simple app in Australia. This could be significantly more depending on the complexity of the app.

The average cost to hire an app developer in Australia ranges between $50 to $175 per hour depending on experience. 

Hi @Nithyakala Subramanian . Could you share some more information about what you are looking for? E.g. criteria for an influencer and what are you hoping to achieve?

Hi, the price completely depends on your business requirements and the custom features that you look for in the app.
I suggest you consult one of the companies  by nameFortunesof IT Innovations, one of the best mobile app development company in Australia
(https://www.fortunesoftit.com/au/mobile-app-development-company-australia/).
 

There are some huge differences between local and remote developers. Below is a summary of the key differences:

Foreign app developers:
You are able to find really good remote developers on TopTal, Upwork and Indeed. Just be sure to test their skills when hiring them. The price range is different depending on the countries they are from and their skills.
Find someone who has already developed such an App. If you want to control their daily working process choose someone with a similar timezone and use time trackers. This will save you time and money.

Local app developers 
If you decide to work with a local app developer that has its advantages and disadvantages as well.

Advantages of hiring a local developer

• You know who you work with, you can arrange a meeting before giving him/her a task
• You can him/her for an onsite position and give a monthly salary
• You will be able to somehow control their work 

Disadvantages of hiring a local developer

• The price may be higher 
• And you can't see their reviews 

It depends what the service is.

And don't forget that you can create a website that can be used on a mobile device as well. This means you have one thing to maintaine that will work on desktops, tablets and phones - that's what "Responsive" design is all about.

As Lisa said, a little more informtation about your service will help us answer the question for your particular situation.

Linda, an app is another app one has to look at in their phone, and not use. I would optimise the site for mobile, heavily since 82%of browsing is now coming from a mobile browser.

You are going to spend a lot of man hours trying to get people to download the "app", instead, make the website mobile friendly and keep dishing enough content to bring them to you.

One thing that I have noticed is you may not be building a list from your massive group. That's a big loophole there. It could work to start engaging the group via email marketing and bringing them back to the site. That way you know you have a captivated Audience that you can speak to at any time.

I am more than happy to walk you through what I mean here.