Getting a Mobile App Built: Process, Cost and Choosing a Developer

Do you really need an app?

Apps shine when users return often — repeat shopping, loyalty, bookings, order tracking, field operations or community. For mostly one-off visits a fast mobile website may be the better start.

What drives the cost

1. Screens and features
2. Platform scope (iOS, Android, tablet)
3. Backend and admin panel
4. Integrations
5. Design scope
6. Testing and security
7. Store publishing and maintenance

Questions to ask a developer

1. Who owns the source code and store accounts?
2. Is the admin panel included?
3. What is in the first release?
4. How is testing done?
5. Who handles store publishing?
6. How is maintenance priced?
7. Is there support for user acquisition?

Contact

Head office: Atatürk Mah., Sait Cordan Sk. No:10, 34758 Ataşehir / Istanbul. We meet clients across Istanbul in person and work online with brands all over Türkiye and abroad. Message us on WhatsApp (+90 551 044 08 69) or write to ekip@racoun.com. The first meeting is free.

Frequently asked questions

What is an MVP?

The simplest first version that delivers the app’s core value, grown with real user data.