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App cost calculator
Pick platforms, screens and features and see what a custom app costs in Canada — free, nothing stored.
CAD prices for Ontario and the rest of Canada; elsewhere, a guide.
How the estimate works
We start from a base price for the platforms you pick, add a per-screen amount, then each feature. The agency figure is what the same build costs from a conventional Ontario studio; ours is lower because routine work is AI-assisted and engineer-reviewed, and we host everything ourselves. Design, branding and store listings are priced separately. See the packages.
Common questions
How much does it cost to build an app in Canada?
A simple app with a handful of screens and sign-in usually costs $5,000 to $12,000 from a small studio. Apps with payments, an admin panel or offline mode run $12,000 to $30,000, and larger products go higher. Agencies in big cities often quote $30,000 and up for the same scope, which is why it pays to compare.
Do I need separate apps for iPhone and Android?
No. One codebase can build both, so you pay for the screens and features once and ship to both stores. Picking one platform saves a little up front, but most businesses end up needing both.
How much does it cost to put an app on the App Store and Google Play?
Apple charges a yearly developer program fee and Google a one-time fee, both paid to them directly in US dollars. The submission line in this calculator covers preparing the builds, store listings and getting through review, not those fees.
Does my app need a server or backend?
If it has sign-in, payments, push notifications or an admin panel, yes. The backend stores accounts and data and is what the monthly hosting figure covers. A simple app that only shows content can sometimes run without one.
How long does it take to build an app?
A simple app is usually in the stores six to ten weeks after the designs are approved. Apps with payments or an admin panel take three to five months. Store review adds a few days at the end.
What does it cost to maintain an app each year?
iOS and Android release updates every year and the stores change their rules, so an app needs small updates to keep working. The monthly figure covers that along with hosting, backups and a person to message when something needs changing.
Is this calculator free, and do you keep my answers?
Yes, it is free. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you select is sent or stored. The only thing that leaves the page is the message you choose to send us on WhatsApp.
Want the exact number?
Send the estimate and a line about what the app should do. You get a written quote the same day.