App design and development prices
App design and development at MetaGate Information Technology starts from AED 5,000 for e-commerce store apps, AED 25,000 for service apps, AED 30,000 for brokerage (marketplace) apps and AED 40,000 for AI apps.
Starting prices by app type
Approximate starting prices for app design and development at MetaGate are below. The final price is set after a free consultation about your idea and its features.
E-commerce store apps
From5,000 AED
An online store with a mobile app, payments, orders and a control panel.
Service apps
From25,000 AED
Booking and service-request apps for providers and their customers.
Brokerage (marketplace) apps
From30,000 AED
Platforms connecting sellers with buyers or providers with customers, with commissions and an admin panel.
AI apps
From40,000 AED
Apps powered by AI models: chat, image analysis, recommendations and automation.
What raises or lowers the price?
- Choosing a ready-made app customized for your project, or a custom app built from scratch.
- The number and complexity of features, such as payments, bookings, order tracking and notifications.
- An admin panel for the owner, plus separate apps for customers and providers.
- Integrations with external services such as payment gateways, maps and delivery companies.
- The platforms you need: iPhone, Android and web.
What every project includes
- A free consultation with the founder to discuss and refine your idea
- A project study and customer journey
- Identity, screen and UX design (UI/UX)
- Development and testing
- Publishing on the App Store and Google Play
- Full source code ownership after delivery
- A free 6-month warranty after launch
How long does it take?
Between one and four months at most, depending on the size of the app and its features.
How do you get an exact price?
The prices above are approximate starting points. Book a free session with founder Mohammed Al Ali to discuss your idea and features; he will then set the final price and timeline.
Questions about price and timeline
Clear answers about app design and development with MetaGate
How much does app design cost?
Approximate prices start from AED 5,000 for e-commerce store apps, AED 25,000 for service apps, AED 30,000 for brokerage (marketplace) apps and AED 40,000 for AI apps. The final price depends on the features and is set after a free consultation.
How long does it take to build an app?
Between one and four months at most, depending on the size of the app and its features.
What is the difference between a ready-made app and a custom app?
A ready-made app is pre-built and then completed and customized for your project, so it is faster and cheaper to deliver. A custom app is designed entirely around your idea and suits unique ideas that need features a ready-made app does not cover.
Are there any hidden payments or extra fees?
Complete transparency is the foundation of our work. There are no hidden fees; all costs and payment milestones are clearly set out in the preliminary contract before we start.
How long is the technical support and maintenance warranty after the app launches?
We give our clients a free 6-month warranty after launch, covering technical support, ongoing follow-up and making sure the app runs efficiently and reliably.
Have an app idea? Let's talk it through
Book a free consultation with founder Mohammed Al Ali to discuss your idea, refine it and plan its launch.
6-month free warranty · 1 to 4 months