How much does it cost to build a mobile app?

28.01.2015 @jki

contract work …!

Jurģis Ķiršakmens!Mobile apps and experiences Small mobile apps team - native iOS/Android apps (& consulting) 2 developers + designer + extra people depending on project

28.01.2015 @jki

I have an app idea. How much it would be to build this app?

28.01.2015 @jki

Somewhere between €3000 and € 300 000?

28.01.2015 @jki

28.01.2015 @jki

Design

Idea

Prototype

Develop Launch Support

Process of app development

28.01.2015 @jki

Let’s make a simple app!

Awesome.app28.01.2015 @jki

Strategy / Definition

App goals and audience Explore competition What is a MVP (V1)? Platforms / devices / OS versions Legal stuff Discussion / communication

28.01.2015 @jki

Concept design / PrototypeMain features / functionality Main user flows / navigation Basic wireframes / prototype User testing? Tools/technologies Discussion & communication

28.01.2015 @jki

Visual Design

Better prototype with visual language Copywriting Layout(s) Colors / fonts / design elements App icon(s) User testing? Discussion & communication

28.01.2015 @jki

DevelopmentEnvironment Data model / Business logic Navigation / Screens / Transitions / UX Detailed design assets Unit tests / App testing / QA User testing! Beta versions / distribution? Discussion & communication

28.01.2015 @jki

Publishing/LaunchDeveloper account / profile / keys Name/Title/Description/Keywords Screenshots/Video previews App website/Marketing/Press (Waiting for review & Resubmitting) Launch

28.01.2015 @jki

Support

App crashes - now what? User feedback handling Framework/OS changes

28.01.2015 @jki

Did we included?!

Analytics integration Synchronization / web API Backup & recovery Crash logging Mobile ads library In-app purchasing Piracy protection

28.01.2015 @jki

I have an app idea. How much days do you think it takes to build this app?

Better question

28.01.2015 @jki

Math!

Cost (estimated)days (estimated) * daily rate !

Days (estimated)qualified guess based on assumptions !

Difference in estimates daily rate * difference in assumptions

28.01.2015 @jki

I already have app design mockup. How much days do you think it takes to build this app?

28.01.2015 @jki

Even better question

Congratulations! !

but…design mockup is not prototype Is it complete? Have you tested your design? Devices / Screens / OS versions? Platform UI conventions? etc. (see Concept/Prototype)

28.01.2015 @jki

One size does not fit all

iPhone4 iPhone5iPhone6

iPhone6+28.01.2015 @jki

Improve your design !Apple WWDC 2014 : Prototyping: Fake It Till You Make It https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc/2014/#223 !

Build prototype: https://popapp.in https://protosketch.uistencils.com http://www.invisionapp.com https://www.marvelapp.com https://mockingbot.com and many others !

Test!28.01.2015 @jki

So…Be ready to invest your time. The better you want the app to be, the more time you should expect to invest yourself !Strategy/Definition + Concept/Prototype is required to get accurate estimates !If you want Concept/Prototype to be done for you (with plan & estimates & assumptions & valuable input) - pay for it

28.01.2015 @jki

Hire experience

Hire student/learnerHire cheap (Elance?)

28.01.2015 @jki

Thanks, that’s it!

Jurģis Ķiršakmens!Mobile apps and experiences Twitter @jki (or @xjki) http://jki.lv

Questions / Discussion

I have got a really good idea for an app I wanna get made and I am will to give you 30% of what we make from the app

28.01.2015 @jki

28.01.2015 @jki