Android and iOS apps can do the same job, but their costs differ slightly. Here is what Indian businesses pay in 2026 and how to get both platforms without doubling the budget.
| App type | Android (native) | iOS (native) | Both with Flutter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple (catalogue, enquiry) | ₹70,000 – ₹2 lakh | ₹90,000 – ₹2.5 lakh | ₹1 – ₹2.5 lakh |
| Medium (payments, admin panel) | ₹2 – ₹5 lakh | ₹2.5 – ₹6 lakh | ₹2.5 – ₹6 lakh |
| Complex (delivery, marketplace) | ₹5 – ₹12 lakh+ | ₹6 – ₹14 lakh+ | ₹6 – ₹15 lakh+ |
The backend and admin panel are shared in all cases; that is why "both with Flutter" is far cheaper than adding two native columns.
Launch on Android first if your customers are mostly in India, using Flutter so iOS can follow from the same codebase. Get an instant estimate with our app cost calculator, read the full mobile app development cost guide, or post your project.
iOS needs Mac hardware, Apple test devices, an Apple developer account (USD 99 per year) and stricter App Store review, which add time.
In India most users are on Android, so Android-first is common. With Flutter you can add iOS later from the same code.
Server hosting, Apple developer renewal, SMS/WhatsApp/OTP charges and maintenance — often 15–25% of the build cost per year.
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