What apps cost
Real numbers: agencies, freelancers, no-code tools and AI builders in the US, UK and EU, the hidden fees (Google Play, Apple, hosting) and what the free plan covers.
App Builder Agent free plan: what you really get, and what $1.49 adds
The free plan gives 500K AI tokens a month, every feature, a free APK download and no card; Member is $1.49 per 30 days for unlimited builds and export.
For US, CA, GB, EU
How much does it cost to build an app in 2026? Prices by route
Realistic 2026 app costs for the US, UK and EU: agencies from about $20,000, freelancers by the hour, no-code tools by the month, and AI app builders from free to $11.01.
For US, CA, GB, EU
About these guides
These guides compare what it really takes to get an app made: hiring an agency or a freelancer, building it yourself with a no-code tool, or describing it to an AI builder. Each one separates one-off costs (design, development, a Google Play developer account) from running costs (hosting, updates, store fees), so you can compare like for like before you spend anything. The free plan lets you see a working first version of your idea in the emulator preview, which is the cheapest way to find out whether the idea holds up.