Define the first release
List the users, complete tasks and exceptions that must work at launch. Share sample records and existing reports.
Cost guide
What should your mobile app development budget include?
Business mobile app projects at UNO start from RM50,000. That starting point is not a price for every app. Your quotation follows the customer or staff tasks, the information behind them and the conditions in which people use the app.
Request a project quotationWhat belongs in your quotation?
A booking screen, for example, depends on availability rules, account access and a backend that confirms the reservation. The office may also need cancellation tools and a way to investigate a failed payment. Those functions belong in the scope even though they do not all appear on a phone.
| Scope item | Why it matters to the quotation |
|---|---|
| User journeys | Several roles can need different screens and permissions |
| Backend and administration | Staff need to manage records and exceptions |
| Device functions | Camera, location and notifications require platform checks |
| Offline work | Local records, queued changes and conflicts need explicit design |
| System connections | Vendor access, API limits and reconciliation add work |
| Release and operation | Device testing, store preparation and maintenance need planning |
UNO uses Ionic, Angular and Capacitor for shared iOS and Android development. Each platform still needs testing and release preparation. When comparing proposals, check that the backend, admin tools and integrations are described alongside the mobile app.
List developer accounts, hosting, external subscriptions and ongoing maintenance separately in the budget discussion. Agree what the project includes before comparing headline prices.
Prepare a comparable project brief
Use the same assumptions when discussing scope with development teams.
Identify dependencies
List connected systems, vendor access, data migration and the people responsible for approvals.
Agree acceptance and operation
Include testing, training, handover, account ownership and ongoing costs in the proposal.
Mobile app budgeting questions
Is RM50,000 a fixed price for any iOS and Android app?
RM50,000 is UNO's advertised starting point for business mobile app projects. The final quotation depends on the customer or staff journeys, backend work, integrations and device requirements. Offline records, complex transactions and several user groups need a different scope from a simple account-and-forms app.
Should backend and administration work be included in an app quotation?
A business mobile app quotation should identify the backend APIs, administration tools and system connections needed to complete the agreed journeys. Staff may need to process orders, manage accounts or investigate failed transactions even when those tools are not visible on a phone. Confirm which existing services can be reused and which must be built or changed.
Which ongoing costs belong in a mobile app budget?
A mobile app budget should identify developer accounts, hosting, external subscriptions and ongoing maintenance separately from the build. Compare proposals using the same supported devices, testing and release responsibilities. UNO uses Ionic, Angular and Capacitor for shared iOS and Android development; each platform still needs testing and release preparation.