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The mobile application development scenario is one of the fastest growing sectors. Although coming in second to Android in terms of popularity, iPhone application development leads the way in terms of developer profits. In fact, the revenue growth for iOS app witnessed Apple generating USD 25 billion in the first 6.5 years. The next USD 25 billion followed in just 18 months. And, as with any project, developing an application requires an initial capital investment. But just how much does it cost to undertake an iPhone application development from scratch?
There are a number of various factors that tend to affect the budget of an iPhone application development process. Let us take a look at what these are.
As with any project, the nature and extent of the functionality of an application govern its budget. One of the major factors affecting the budget outline of the project is the nature of the application you are developing.
A table view app is one of the simplest variants of iOS applications out there. Owing to the simplicity of these applications, the budget is also much lesser than an app with high functionality. However, the low budget of these apps is only viable if the inherent content is already present. A table-view does not have a very high-end design requirement. However, designing a compelling interface is nevertheless of utmost importance. Another point of cost increment can be the integration with third-party applications and software. Estimated budget of Table view iPhone application development= USD 1,000 to USD 5,000.
These are a little more complex in nature than the table-view type application. This is due to the complex database computing necessity. Due to this, these apps tend to have a higher cost of development. Again, the budget is further dependent on the ready availability of content such as images, text, and sound. As with a table view application, user experience takes a paramount position in the iPhone application development phase. Estimated budget of database management iPhone application development= USD 10,000 to USD 60,000.
By now, we have a clear idea that the complexity of the app plays a crucial role in determining the budget. Another aspect that defines the costing of an iPhone application development process is the additional features of the application. For example, if your application has a login requirement, you can choose between email or social media login. Similar other features are:
Features such as login systems are less complex and can cost anywhere between USD 3,000 to USD 15,000. More complex features like GPS services and user profiles have a cost estimate of USD 7,500.
For your iPhone application development, you can choose between in-house developers, iPhone application development services or Rapid Application Development Platforms. Of the three, employing a RAD platform, such as that offered by HokuApps, saves a considerable amount of time and money. This is mainly because of the rapid development process — 10 times faster than traditional methods. With its reusable modules, a RAD platform can also minimize effort wastage.
iPhone application development can be a complicated process with each stage threatening to increase the costing. However, with proper consideration, the development can become a lot easier, with rewards that are totally worth it.
