The cost and time to develop an Android app using React Native can vary widely depending on the app’s complexity, features, design, and developer rates. But I can give you a solid rough estimate:
Estimated Time to Develop an Android App with React Native
App ComplexityEstimated Time |
Simple App | 1 to 3 months |
Moderate App | 3 to 6 months |
Complex App | 6 to 12+ months |
- Simple app: Basic UI, no backend, few screens, simple functionality (e.g., a to-do app or informational app).
- Moderate app: Authentication, API integration, database, some animations, push notifications.
- Complex app: Real-time features, complex animations, custom native modules, heavy backend, offline support, etc.
Estimated Cost
Cost depends heavily on location and developer rates:
Developer LocationHourly Rate (USD)Estimated Cost Range (USD) |
India/Bangladesh | $15 – $40 | $10,000 – $40,000+ |
Eastern Europe | $30 – $60 | $20,000 – $60,000+ |
USA/Western Europe | $50 – $150+ | $50,000 – $150,000+ |
- For a simple app, expect $10k to $25k.
- For a moderate app, $25k to $60k.
- For a complex app, $60k+ easily.
Why React Native?
- You build for Android and iOS simultaneously, so potentially reduce cost/time by 30-40% compared to native development.
- Large ecosystem and community.
- Faster development with hot-reloading.