{"id":3102,"date":"2023-05-22T12:17:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T06:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/?p=3102"},"modified":"2024-04-05T12:55:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T07:25:31","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/","title":{"rendered":"App Design Cost in 2024: How much does it cost to design an app?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>App Design Cost<\/strong> is an essential part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/mobile-app-development\/\"><strong>mobile app development<\/strong><\/a> process that you must plan before the process begins. The cost to design a mobile application can be anywhere between $2,000 to $58,000 &amp; more depending on the type of app you want to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-Design-Cost-in2024_-How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app_-970x524.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-Design-Cost-in2024_-How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app_-970x524.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-Design-Cost-in2024_-How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app_-470x254.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-Design-Cost-in2024_-How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app_-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-Design-Cost-in2024_-How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app_.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#What_is_Mobile_App_Design\" title=\"What is Mobile App Design?\">What is Mobile App Design?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#Importance_of_Mobile_App_Design\" title=\"Importance of Mobile App Design\">Importance of Mobile App Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_design_a_mobile_app\" title=\"How much does it cost to design a mobile app?\">How much does it cost to design a mobile app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#What_Factors_Impact_the_Cost_of_a_Mobile_App_Design\" title=\"What Factors Impact the Cost of a Mobile App Design?\">What Factors Impact the Cost of a Mobile App Design?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#How_to_Manage_App_Design_Costs\" title=\"How to Manage App Design Costs?&nbsp;\">How to Manage App Design Costs?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#Mobile_App_Design_Cost_Breakdown_%E2%80%93_Location_Complexity_etc\" title=\"Mobile App Design Cost Breakdown &#8211; Location, Complexity, etc.\">Mobile App Design Cost Breakdown &#8211; Location, Complexity, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#Mobile_App_Design_vs_App_Re-design_Cost\" title=\"Mobile App Design vs. App Re-design Cost&nbsp;\">Mobile App Design vs. App Re-design Cost&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#Wrapping_up\" title=\"Wrapping up\">Wrapping up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-design-an-app\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mobile_App_Design\"><\/span>What is Mobile App Design?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-is-Mobile-App-Design_-970x524.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-is-Mobile-App-Design_-970x524.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-is-Mobile-App-Design_-470x254.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-is-Mobile-App-Design_-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-is-Mobile-App-Design_.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile App Design is the task of designing mobile applications. However, mobile apps have different types of uses, accessibility, engagement &amp; overall user experience. In short, addressing all the above concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UI and UX of an app can capture user interest and increase user retention. According to a survey by AWS, companies that spend more money on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/ui-ux-design\/\"><strong>UX design<\/strong><\/a> witness a 75% increase in sales compared to companies spending less that only see a 60% increase in their sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design is more than the visual side of a business. Today we will explore this topic &amp; find out the factors that impact the cost of a mobile app design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Mobile_App_Design\"><\/span>Importance of Mobile App Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile App Design plays a vital role in determining the success of any application. A well-designed app not only attracts users but also keeps them engaged &amp; satisfied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>User Experience (UX)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>UX is a fundamental part of app design, focusing on how users interact with the application. A good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/ui-ux-design\/\"><strong>UX design<\/strong><\/a> confirms that the app is easy to navigate, meets user expectations &amp; provides a seamless experience. To create a successful app, developers should work with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/ui-ux-design\/\"><strong>mobile app UI UX design agency<\/strong><\/a> or in-house design team to understand user\u2019s needs &amp; preferences accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>User Interface (UI)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/ui-ux-design\/\"><strong>UI design<\/strong><\/a> accompanies UX by focusing on the visual elements of the app, like colors, typography &amp; layout. An attractive &amp; intuitive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/ui-ux-design\/\"><strong>UI design<\/strong><\/a> can make the app more appealing to the users. A well-designed UI should be visually appealing &amp; responsive to user input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your app is accessible to a diverse audience including those with disabilities. You can create an inclusive app that caters to a wide range of users by incorporating accessibility features such as screen readers, alternative text for images &amp; adjustable font sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Branding &amp; Consistency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong &amp; consistent brand identity can help your app stand out in the competitive market. Consistency across various platforms, devices user interactions contributes to a more polished &amp; professional app experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple words, the importance of app design in application development lies in its ability to create a user-centric, visually appealing, accessible &amp; consistent experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_design_a_mobile_app\"><\/span>How much does it cost to design a mobile app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-a-mobile-app_-970x524.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-a-mobile-app_-970x524.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-a-mobile-app_-470x254.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-a-mobile-app_-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-design-a-mobile-app_.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average cost to design an app ranges from $3000 to $30,000<\/strong>. Depending on the factors like the complexity of an app idea, the type of team &amp; the team location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the app design price breakdown based on these factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cost depending on the Complexity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The app&#8217;s complexity is essentially equal to the complexity of the product idea &#8211; the number of roles, the number of unique features, usability &amp; visual design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple words, the simpler the business model &amp; the challenges you will solve, the cheaper the app design will be. Apparently, the simpler the design, the cheaper the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/mobile-app-development\/\"><strong>mobile app development<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Complexity<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simple App Design<\/td><td>$3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average App Design<\/td><td>$12,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complex App Design<\/td><td>$30,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Cost Depending on the Type of Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than the complexity of the product concept, the development team is the second crucial factor, that defines the required budget for the design phase &amp; software development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of a team<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-house team<\/td><td>$36,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local design agency<\/td><td>$48,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outsourcing agency<\/td><td>$12,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freelancers<\/td><td>$6,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Outsource your project to Ailoitte<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Cost based on the Location of Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the cost of designing an application also depends upon the location of the team. You can refer to the table mentioned below to know the average cost of designing an app as per the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US<\/td><td>$48,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td>$40,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>$36,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Western Europe<\/td><td>$28,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eastern Europe<\/td><td>$12,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India<\/td><td>$6,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Factors_Impact_the_Cost_of_a_Mobile_App_Design\"><\/span>What Factors Impact the Cost of a Mobile App Design?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-Factors-Impact-the-Cost-of-a-Mobile-App-Design_-970x524.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-Factors-Impact-the-Cost-of-a-Mobile-App-Design_-970x524.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-Factors-Impact-the-Cost-of-a-Mobile-App-Design_-470x254.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-Factors-Impact-the-Cost-of-a-Mobile-App-Design_-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/What-Factors-Impact-the-Cost-of-a-Mobile-App-Design_.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will discuss in detail the technical aspects of design that predict the price &amp; duration of an <strong>app design &amp; app development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started with the pointers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The type of Design<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of app designs that you can create &amp; the mobile app design price for both will be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Custom Design &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It means you need to create a User Experience and User Interface from scratch instead of using the built center. Perhaps, the cost to design an app will be higher than the native design, and more effective &amp; at the same time, it is also risky. A customized design will bring innovative results if you do everything right &amp; learn to understand the customer\u2019s perspective &amp; engagement levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Native Design &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Nativity to a mobile app design means adopting the platform-specific design guidelines &amp; element placements. Following the native guidelines, you will collect application design costs related to the custom design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Complexity of the App<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of design, the complexity of the app depends on the following factors &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Number of Roles &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You must define the number of team roles for your design project. For an average complexity project, you will require a project manager who will be responsible for the following roles &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a user persona<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlining app wireframes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working on app prototypes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing an intuitive app interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making required changes after testing &amp; gathering feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Number of Screens &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types of screens &amp; several platforms that your application needs. You can implement the following screens &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboarding screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screens to show the next step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screens containing buttons &amp; icons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menu screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other screens &amp; pages like Error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The type of Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you hiring a local agency, a group of freelancers, an in-house team, or outsourcing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>In-house Team &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Those people who work in the company\u2019s staff. Hiring in-house teams can be cost-resource-consuming as it requires a lot of additional work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Local Agency &#8211;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>It means hiring a team within your local access. In the USA, hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/ui-ux-design\/\"><strong>local design agency<\/strong><\/a> can cost you $150 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Freelancers &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a freelancer means you can choose specialists on your own. The average pricing for freelancers ranges between $15 to $25 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Outsourcing Agency &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It means hiring an agency located in another country like India, UK, the USA, etc. It can get you lower rates &amp; perfect quality. The cost of hiring an outsourced agency in India can cost from $15 per hour or more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Outsourcing your project to Ailoitte Technologies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/services\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/App-maintenance-_1_-970x196.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/App-maintenance-_1_-970x196.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/App-maintenance-_1_-470x95.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/App-maintenance-_1_-768x155.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/App-maintenance-_1_.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*If you want to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-develop-an-app\/\"><strong>how much does it cost to develop an App<\/strong><\/a><strong>, click here<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manage_App_Design_Costs\"><\/span>How to Manage App Design Costs?<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Planning &amp; Designing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining your needs upfront is essential for managing app design costs. This includes creating a complete list of the features you want your app to have. This will assist the designer in developing designs aligned with your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Wireframes &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wireframes are an amazing tool for managing app design costs. They are simply sketches of your app\u2019s layout &amp; functionality 7 deliver a visual representation of what your app will look like. You can quickly identify design flaws &amp; make changes before the app enters the development phases. This can save money &amp; time in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mockups &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done with your wireframes, the next step is to create mockups. A mockup is a high-fidelity model of your app\u2019s design. Mockups are crucial for managing app design costs because they allow you to identify design problems before the development phase starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost of Design Elements &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor that influences app design costs is the cost of design elements. It includes icons, images &amp; other visual elements in your app\u2019s design. To manage these costs, consider using free or low-cost design elements that are available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arrange Design Requirements &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means focusing on the features required for your app\u2019s functionality &amp; user experience. 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It consists of User Experience (UX) and user Interface (UI) elements. Designers ideate, define solutions, create the app\u2019s flow &amp; structure &amp; make stylistic choices from colors to fonts.<\/td><td>Mobile App Redesign Cost is the <strong>cost involved in the process of improving the look &amp; sense of an existing mobile application to create a more engaging user experience<\/strong>. In simple words, it involves the cost of exploring the current design of the app &amp; detecting areas for improvement based on user experience.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><br><br><br><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/td><td>Designing a mobile app can help in building a <strong>recognizable brand, cost reduction, creating a good first impression &amp; making your app look &amp; feel professional<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Redesigning a mobile application can lead to <strong>increased revenue, improved mobile optimization &amp; user experience, valuable user feedback &amp; improved accessibility<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><br><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>To make your <strong>application meet user expectations, secure better rankings on App Stores &amp; help you stand out from competitors in the marketplace<\/strong>.<\/td><td>You need to redesign a mobile app due to the <strong>complex interface, negative customer reviews, outdated creation &amp; rebranding<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><br><br><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>The average cost to design a mobile app <strong>varies from $3,000 to $30,000 depending upon the complexity of an app idea, the type of team &amp; the team location<\/strong>.<\/td><td>If you\u2019re redesigning an app, it may cost you <strong>anything between $5,000 to over $30,000 depending on the complexity, number of roles &amp; number of screens<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-develop-an-app\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-maintenance-_4_-970x172.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-maintenance-_4_-970x172.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-maintenance-_4_-470x83.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-maintenance-_4_-768x136.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/App-maintenance-_4_.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span>Wrapping up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>App Design Cost is detected by many factors like the complexity &amp; features of the app as well as the time required to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ailoitte.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-develop-an-app\/\">develop the app<\/a>. The prices of app design vary in the market, &amp; you\u2019re independent to opt for the one that suits you best &amp; remember, there\u2019s always an option to reduce the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help with designing the app, you can <strong>get in touch<\/strong> with our experts. We\u2019ll be happy to discuss the details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669363591119\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>How much does it cost to design a mobile app?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The average cost to design a mobile app can be anywhere between $3,000 to $30,000 based on factors like the complexity of an app idea, the type of team &amp; the team location<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697722019443\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost to design an Android app?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Android app design can cost between $15,000 to $35,000 for a standard app. The cost may vary for an MVP and an advanced app. Your business requirements with the app functionality, features, and target audience also affect the final design cost.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1697722025627\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost to get someone to design an iOS app?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cost to design an iOS app ranges from $12,000 to $30,000 for a standard version. 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