Mobile App Development Cost in Pittsburgh: iOS, Android & Cross-Platform
What it costs to build a mobile app in Pittsburgh — native vs cross-platform, feature drivers, app store fees and maintenance.
An app can cost $30,000 or $300,000. The difference comes down to a handful of decisions you can make up front.
Cross-platform vs native
React Native or Flutter share one codebase across iOS and Android and typically cut cost 30–40%. Native makes sense for heavy device or graphics work.
Typical ranges
Simple apps: $30K–$75K. Apps with accounts, payments and a backend: $75K–$200K. Complex platforms: $200K+.
Hidden costs
Backend APIs, admin dashboards, app store review cycles and OS updates every year.
Maintenance
Budget 15–20% of the build per year to keep up with iOS and Android changes.
- Cross-platform usually saves 30–40%
- The backend is part of the cost
- Plan for annual OS updates
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