The short answer.
App development in India in 2026 typically costs ₹1.5–5 lakh for a single-platform MVP, ₹5–15 lakh for a cross-platform app with a custom backend, and ₹15 lakh or more for enterprise-grade apps. Pick platforms, features and complexity to get a RapBooster estimate with a timeline.
What makes apps expensive
The number of platforms (Android, iOS, web, desktop), the number of screens, backend complexity (auth, payments, real-time chat, maps), the admin panel, third-party integrations and the quality bar (animations, offline mode). A focused MVP ships faster and cheaper; you can add features after real users give feedback.
About this estimate
The ranges build on our published tiers: Starter from ₹1,50,000, Professional from ₹5,00,000 and Enterprise from ₹15,00,000. Payments are milestone-based (30/30/30/10), with 100% source code ownership and NDA on request.