The cost of any mobile app development service depends on various factors affecting the project. Like the time it takes to create the app, the amount of resources you need to hire, the complexity of app features, functionality, technology stack, 3rd party integrations, and more.
You can easily control the cost of development by better planning your product. This way, you can go to market and test the features and services that are most beneficial to your business. With all the factors we’ve discussed, let’s figure out the final time and cost of a music streaming app.
Some of the most popular development sites are the United States, Eastern Europe, Ukraine, and India. Of all the places in the world, India gives you the best offshore resources at cost-effective prices.
Time estimation
Since time is a necessary unit when deciding on estimated development costs. Here’s a complete breakdown (step-by-step) to help you proceed with development.
Features: 514 hours.
Admin Panel: 435 hours
UI / UX Designer for iOS / Android: 150/150 hours.
Integration of frameworks and libraries for the server side: 82 hours
Frameworks and libraries for iOS / Android: 65/65 hours
Quality Assurance (one app): 300 hours
Project Management (one app): 225 hours
Total time spent on Android and iOS app development: 3,017 hours.
Cost estimate
The cost of building your own music streaming app in India can range from $88,250 to $150,850 for one or two platforms, respectively. An app with advanced features will cost you more as features and complexities are added to the project.
In the U.S. alone, you may have to pay three times as much as you have to pay for a talent resource in India. This is because they have higher hourly pay compared to engineers from India. Resources in India are equally talented, experienced, and well-versed in industry trends.
The final development price depends largely on the location of the development team.