--- title: "How much does a mobile app cost in Bangladesh in 2026? An honest guide" description: "Real 2026 price ranges for simple, medium and large apps in Bangladesh, what pushes the price up, and the yearly costs most people forget." author: "MH TOUFIK" published: 2026-11-11T03:00:00.000Z updated: 2026-11-06T04:00:22.000Z url: https://toufik.dev/blog/mobile-app-development-cost-bangladesh-2026 category: "Mobile Industry" tags: ["Android", "App development cost", "Bangladesh", "Mobile apps", "Small business"] --- # How much does a mobile app cost in Bangladesh in 2026? An honest guide After "Do I need an app?", the next question I hear is always the same: **"How much will it cost?"** The honest answer is "it depends", but that's not a useful answer when you're planning a budget. So I looked at the price pages that Dhaka agencies publish. Their numbers for the *same* kind of app differ by up to **ten times**. One says a simple app starts at ৳50,000. Another says ৳3 lakh. Both can be true, because they're not pricing the same thing. Here's what really drives the price, the typical ranges in 2026, and the costs most people forget until after launch. ## Why the quotes you get are so different Two developers can hear "I want an app like Foodpanda" and imagine very different things. One pictures a menu and a call button. The other pictures live rider tracking, bKash payments, a restaurant dashboard and an admin panel. Quotes also differ because of **who** builds it. A solo freelancer, a small studio and a large agency have very different costs. A low quote isn't always a bad deal, and a high one isn't always better. What matters is what's included. That's why the most useful thing you can do is write down **exactly what the app must do**, before you ask anyone for a price. ## The three sizes of app These are typical market ranges in Bangladesh in 2026. They're not fixed prices, but they'll tell you if a quote is in the right area. **Simple app: ৳80,000 to ৳1,50,000** - One platform, usually Android - A few screens, like a catalogue, information pages or a calculator - No login and no server of its own - Roughly 3 to 6 weeks **Medium app: ৳2 lakh to ৳6 lakh** - User login and profiles - A backend server and a database - An admin panel to manage content or orders - Online payment, like bKash, Nagad or cards - Push notifications - Roughly 2 to 4 months This is where most real business apps land: shops, coaching centres, booking apps, delivery apps for one restaurant. **Large app: ৳8 lakh and up** - Android **and** iOS - Real-time features, like live tracking or chat - Several user types, like customer, rider, shop and admin - Reports, dashboards and links to other systems - Roughly 4 to 8 months, sometimes more ## What makes the price go up Most of the cost comes from a few features. If your budget is tight, look at these first: - **Both platforms at once.** Building for iOS too can add a lot. A cross-platform tool like Flutter or [Compose Multiplatform](https://toufik.dev/blog/compose-multiplatform-ios-stable-share-ui) can help, but it's not free. - **Real-time anything.** Live maps, chat and instant updates need more server work and more testing. - **Many user types.** Every role, like rider or shop owner, is almost a small app of its own. - **Payments.** Each payment gateway needs its own setup, testing and approval. - **Custom design.** A unique design with animations costs more than a clean, standard look. My advice: **start with one platform and the one job customers repeat.** In Bangladesh, that's usually Android. You can add iOS and extra features once people actually use the app. ## The costs after launch This is the part that surprises people. An app isn't a one-time payment. - **Store fees.** Google Play charges a one-time **$25** fee. Apple charges **$99 every year**, and if you stop paying, your app leaves the App Store. - **Server and hosting.** A medium app needs a server running every month. Small apps can start cheap, but the bill grows with users. - **SMS and payment fees.** Login codes by SMS cost money per message, and payment gateways take a small cut of each payment. - **Maintenance.** A common rule of thumb is **15 to 20% of the build cost every year**. Google and Apple change their rules every year, and apps that aren't updated slowly stop being allowed on the stores. I wrote about two of those rule changes this year: the [16 KB page size deadline](https://toufik.dev/blog/google-play-16-kb-page-size-deadline) and [Android 17](https://toufik.dev/blog/android-17-api-37-behavior-changes-checklist). So if your app costs ৳4 lakh to build, plan for roughly ৳60,000 to ৳80,000 a year to keep it healthy. ## How to get an honest quote 1. **Write a one-page brief.** Who uses the app, and the three most important things they do in it. 2. **List the must-haves and nice-to-haves** separately. It makes quotes much easier to compare. 3. **Ask what's included.** Admin panel? Server setup? Store publishing? Bug fixes after launch? 4. **Ask who owns the code.** You should get the source code and the store accounts in your name. 5. **Pay in milestones.** For example, part at the start, part after a working demo, and the rest at launch. 6. **Get at least three quotes**, and compare them line by line, not just by the final number. ## The bottom line A good app in Bangladesh doesn't have to cost a fortune, but a cheap quote that skips the backend, the admin panel or maintenance will cost more later. Know what you need, start small, and budget for the year after launch, not just the launch. If you have an idea and want a rough price for it, [get in touch](https://toufik.dev/contact). I'm happy to look at your brief and tell you honestly what it needs. ## Sources - [Apple Developer Program](https://developer.apple.com/programs/) — Apple - [Get started with Play Console](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/6112435) — Play Console Help