How Much Does an App Cost?
2026 price guide

How much does an app cost in Canada?

Most apps we build cost between $15,000 and $110,000+ CAD. Use the estimator for a typical range in two minutes, then get your exact price after a free call.

Short answer: a starter app costs from $15,000 CAD, a business app from $36,000 CAD and an advanced platform from $65,000 CAD. The price depends on how many platforms you need, which features you include and whether the design is custom. Every project gets a written quote with scope, timeline and price before work starts.
Typical prices

Three common starting points

Starting prices for typical projects. Your quote may be lower or higher depending on what you need.

Starter app

From
$15,000 CAD
About 6 to 10 weeks
  • iOS and Android from one codebase
  • User accounts and profiles
  • A clean, ready design system
  • Ideal to test an idea (MVP)
Customise this

Business app

From
$36,000 CAD
About 10 to 14 weeks
  • Everything in Starter
  • Online payments
  • Chat and push notifications
  • Admin dashboard and custom design
Customise this

Advanced platform

From
$65,000 CAD
About 15 to 20 weeks
  • Everything in Business
  • Web app, maps and live tracking
  • AI features
  • Integrations with your POS, ERP or CRM
Customise this

Typical ranges, not quotes. Prices exclude taxes, app store fees and third-party services.

Estimator

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Platforms
Features
Design
Typical range for your app
$15,000 to $22,500 CAD
About 6 to 10 weeks
Or book a free call

This is a typical range, not a quote. After a short call we send a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.

What drives the price

Six things that change what an app costs

For the full explanation, read our practical guide to app development costs.

Platforms

One codebase for iOS and Android keeps costs down. A separate web app or admin portal adds to the build.

Features

Payments, live tracking, chat and AI each add design, development and testing time.

Design

A clean ready design system is faster. A fully custom design takes longer but fits your brand exactly.

Integrations

Connecting to your POS, ERP, CRM or payment provider depends on how open those systems are.

Languages

Arabic and English means right-to-left layouts and translated content, planned from the start.

Launch and support

App store publishing, hosting and ongoing updates are planned with you and quoted clearly.

Questions

App cost: common questions

How much does an app cost in Canada?

Most apps we build cost between $15,000 and $110,000+ CAD. A starter app starts from $15,000, a business app from $36,000 and an advanced platform from $65,000, before taxes and third-party fees.

How long does it take to build an app?

A starter app takes about 6 to 10 weeks, a business app about 10 to 14 weeks and an advanced platform about 15 to 20 weeks, depending on features and how quickly content and decisions are ready.

Can I start small and add features later?

Yes. Many clients launch a starter version first to test the idea, then add payments, dashboards or AI features in later phases.

Do you build apps in Arabic and English?

Yes. We build bilingual apps with right-to-left Arabic layouts, for businesses in Canada and Saudi Arabia.

How do I get an exact price?

Tell us about your app on WhatsApp or book a free call. We then send a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.

Get your exact price

Share your idea and we’ll send a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.

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We’re happy to answer any questions you may have and help you determine which of our services best fit your needs.

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What happens next?
1

We schedule a call at your convenience

2

We hold a discovery meeting to understand your needs

3

We prepare a clear proposal with scope, timeline and price

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