AVAILABLE FOR WEB, FLUTTER & QA PROJECTS
How to use this tool
1. Select Platform Target
Choose Flutter Cross-Platform (iOS + Android), Native iOS (Swift), Native Android (Kotlin), or Web SaaS.
2. Define Core Functionality
Configure user authentication, push notifications, real-time chat, camera/media, offline storage, and payments.
3. Choose Backend & Cloud Needs
Select serverless Supabase/Firebase, custom Node/PostgreSQL REST API, or GraphQL.
4. Get Immediate Cost & Hours Breakdown
Inspect detailed estimates across Mobile Engineering, Backend API, UI/UX, and QA Automation.
Formula or logic used
Mobile & Full-Stack App Sizing Models
Cross-platform frameworks like Flutter reduce development hours by 35-45% compared to building separate native Swift and Kotlin applications.
Platform Multiplier: Flutter Cross-Platform (1.0x baseline), Separate Native iOS + Android (1.65x - 1.8x)Core Architecture: App navigation, state management (Bloc/Riverpod), theme system (40-60 hrs)Authentication & Profiles: Social login, OTP verification, profile management (30-45 hrs)In-App Purchases (IAP) & Subscriptions: RevenueCat / StoreKit integration (35-50 hrs)QA & Device Testing: Real hardware matrix testing across Android & iOS viewports (20% of total dev time)
Examples
Example 1: Cross-Platform Flutter MVP App
Deploys simultaneously to Apple App Store and Google Play from a single shared codebase.
Example 2: Enterprise Mobile POS & Inventory App
Hardware integration and resilient offline-first data synchronization architecture.
Common use cases
Startup Seed Capital Budgeting
Estimate engineering runway needed to launch a minimum viable product on the App Store.
Flutter vs Native Cost Tradeoff Analysis
Evaluate cost savings of unified Flutter codebases against native iOS and Android teams.
Enterprise Field Mobility Tooling
Budget custom inventory, logistics, and retail barcode mobile applications.
Outsourcing & Agency Proposal Evaluation
Validate whether agency bids are underquoted (cutting corners) or overinflated.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Flutter more cost effective than separate native iOS and Android apps?
Flutter shares up to 90% of business logic, state management, and UI code across iOS and Android, cutting initial development costs and future maintenance in half compared to building dual native codebases.
How much does it cost to publish an app to the App Store and Google Play?
Apple charges an annual developer fee of $99/year. Google Play requires a one-time registration fee of $25. These are separate from engineering costs.
What is the typical timeline for an MVP mobile app?
A focused cross-platform mobile app MVP with 4 to 6 core screens typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from design to store submission.
How are backend APIs priced for mobile apps?
Mobile apps require backend APIs for data persistence and authentication. Using Supabase or Firebase reduces initial backend engineering by 30-40% compared to custom microservices.
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