Overview
What drives the cost of a mobile app
A mobile app's cost is mostly about scope and complexity. A simple app with a few screens and basic features is very different from an app with user accounts, payments, real-time updates, an admin dashboard, and integrations. Whether you need Android, iOS, both, or a progressive web app (PWA) also changes the price, as does whether an admin panel and backend are required.
As an indicative guide, a small, focused app or PWA in Nepal often starts from around NPR 150,000, mid-range apps with accounts, dashboards, and several core features commonly range from around NPR 300,000 to NPR 800,000, and larger, complex apps are quoted higher based on scope. Most business apps also need a web backend and admin panel, which should be counted in the budget. These are market-level ranges — your exact quote depends on the feature set.
The smartest approach is usually to launch a focused first version that solves one clear problem well, then expand based on real usage. Infobytes Nepal helps you decide whether you even need a native app or whether a PWA or responsive web platform is faster and cheaper, so you invest in the right thing first.