900+
apps delivered
Real numbers. No hidden costs.
Most mobile app development agencies avoid pricing until you’re already deep in the sales process. We do the opposite.
We publish real pricing ranges, not vague promises with extra fees added later. And because we build apps with our Built to Last™ system, you’ll avoid expensive rebuilds that come from shortcuts early on.
20+
years experience
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How EB Pearls prices mobile app projects
Our pricing is based on the scope and complexity required to build your mobile app properly, mapped against the five principles of our Built to Last™ framework.
We scope first, then price.
Every project starts with a paid Discovery phase over 3–6 weeks, covering design, architecture planning, prototyping, and scope clarification. From the start, everyone is clear on what’s being built before a bigger commitment is made.
From there, you choose the right delivery model:
- Fixed Cost for clearly defined projects
- Delivery Squad Retainer for ongoing development, scaling, or enterprise support
Our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications mean every project follows a structured delivery process from architecture through to post-launch monitoring.
Right Design
UX complexity, user roles, prototype fidelity, and design system requirements
Right System & Architecture
Backend complexity, third-party integrations, APIs, real-time features, data models
Right Engineering
iOS, Android, or both; native vs cross-platform; feature depth and security
Right Platform
Cloud infrastructure, DevOps pipeline, scalability, and ongoing support model
Right Security
ISO 27001 aligned delivery, compliance frameworks, audit trails, penetration testing
Why we start with Discovery
Our Discovery phase is designed to give you the clarity you need before the build begins, while giving us the information we need to quote responsibly.
Discovery Phase
Engineer your idea before we build it
Before a single line of code is written, we work through your users, workflows, priorities, and technical approach. This becomes the blueprint for a better build.
Discovery protects you from the most expensive mistake in app development: building the wrong thing at full cost.
AUD $15,000fixed
What you'll walk away with
Validated concept
Investor-ready deck
Clickable prototype
Dev-ready specs
Accurate build quote
Architecture plan
Not sure where to start? Discovery is the right first step for most founders and product leaders.
Start Your Discovery PhaseThe real cost of building an app
These are representative examples based on real projects. Exact app timelines and budgets vary, but these give you an honest benchmark.
Two-Sided Service Marketplace
Consumer-facing iOS + Android app with vendor portal and admin dashboard
Key features
- iOS + Android (React Native)
- Stripe payment processing
- In-app messaging (real-time)
- Vendor onboarding portal
- Admin dashboard & reporting
- Push notifications
- Search & geo-filtering
Total investment
AUD $180,000
7 months
Discovery + Build · Fixed Cost
Telehealth & Patient Management
HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform with EHR integration and scheduling
Key features
- HD video consultation (WebRTC)
- Patient records & history
- Appointment scheduling & reminders
- Secure document upload (encrypted)
- GP & specialist portals
- Medicare billing integration
- HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
Total investment
AUD $240,000
9 months
Discovery + Build · Fixed Cost
B2C Utility App
Focused iOS MVP for a funded startup — fast to market, built to scale
Key features
- iOS native (Swift)
- Social authentication (Apple, Google)
- Core product feature set
- User profiles & onboarding
- Push notification system
- Analytics instrumentation
- App Store submission
Total investment
AUD $70,000
4 months
Discovery + Build · Fixed Cost
Field Workforce Management App
Enterprise iOS + Android app for managing 500+ field technicians in real time
Key features
- iOS + Android (native)
- Real-time GPS job dispatch
- Offline-first architecture
- ERP system integration (SAP)
- Digital forms & photo capture
- Manager & executive dashboards
- SLA-backed support retainer
Total investment
AUD $380,000
12 months
Discovery + Delivery Squad
Personal Finance & Budgeting Platform
Open Banking-connected finance app with AI-powered spending insights
Key features
- iOS + Android (React Native)
- Open Banking API integration
- AI spending categorisation
- Budget goals & forecasting
- PCI-DSS compliant data handling
- Biometric authentication
- Personalised insights engine
Total investment
AUD $210,000
8 months
Discovery + Build · Fixed Cost
B2B SaaS Companion App
Mobile companion to an existing web SaaS platform with team collaboration features
Key features
- iOS + Android (React Native)
- SSO / existing auth integration
- Real-time collaboration features
- Offline sync capability
- Push + email notification system
- Deep-link routing from web
- Existing API integration
Total investment
AUD $130,000
5 months
Discovery + Build · Fixed Cost
Where is your mobile app in its journey?
The current stage of your app determines how we partner with you, not just your investment.
Launch
You have a concept, but nothing has been built yet. You need validation, a prototype investors can evaluate, and a clear launch plan.
Typical path: Discovery phase → MVP build
Investment band: $50-$150k
Scale
You have an existing product with real users. But performance issues, technical debt, or delivery slowdowns are starting to hold it back.
Typical path: Technical audit → Growth build
Investment band: $150-250k
Evolve
Your app is stable, and you’re ready to improve efficiency with AI and automation. Or you're a an enterprise needing a custom-built product, and a long-term partner.
Typical path: Discovery phase → Dedicated Squad
Investment band: $250k+
Optional services, scoped separately.
These aren’t bundled by default. They’re added based on what your project actually needs.
Branding & Design System
Create a brand identity and design system that keeps your app consistent as it grows, from logo and typography to colour palettes, UI components, and reusable design rules.
$8,000–$25,000
Scoped to brief
DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure
Set up the cloud infrastructure your app needs to run reliably, with CI/CD, containerisation, monitoring, and auto-scaling built in from the start.
$5,000–$20,000
One-time setup
Ongoing Maintenance Retainer
Keep your app stable, secure, and up to date with ongoing support covering bug fixes, OS updates, dependency management, performance monitoring, and smaller improvements.
From $3,000/month
SLA-backed
AI Feature Development
Add practical AI features to your app, including LLM integrations, recommendations, computer vision, and predictive analytics, designed to work reliably in production.
$15,000–$120,000
Requires Discovery
QA & Performance Testing
Strengthen app quality with dedicated QA, load testing, security testing, and accessibility audits delivered as a focused workstream.
$5,000–$15,000
Per engagement
Analytics & Growth Infrastructure
Set up the analytics and experimentation tools you need to track user behaviour, measure performance, and improve conversion over time.
$4,000–$12,000
Setup + config
What it costs to own an app
Beyond our fees, there are ongoing costs you’ll need to plan for from day one.
Internal resources
You’ll need internal ownership to keep the product moving. That usually means time from a product owner or decision-maker during the build, and ongoing involvement after launch for feedback, priorities, and roadmap decisions.
App Store fees
Publishing your app comes with platform costs. This usually includes the Apple Developer Program, Google Play fees, and in some cases extra setup for enterprise distribution.
Cloud infrastructure
Your app will need hosting, storage, and supporting infrastructure after launch. Monthly costs vary depending on usage, traffic, and data volume, so we design with cost efficiency in mind from the start.
Third-party services
Most apps rely on third-party tools such as payment gateways, messaging, analytics, notifications, or monitoring. These costs can stay modest early on, then grow as your product and user base expand.
Launch and marketing
Building the app is only part of the investment. To get traction, you may also need a budget for launch activity, App Store optimisation, paid acquisition, PR, or content.
Post-launch iteration
The first release is the starting point, not the finish line. Real users reveal real issues, so it’s smart to budget for improvements, fixes, and a post-launch sprint before scaling further.