App developers in the UK
iOS, Android and web apps, MVPs and custom software from vetted development teams. Hire freelance app developers or an agency: post free and compare up to 3 quotes.
Free to post. At most 3 pros reply, and because this work can be done remotely they can be anywhere in the UK.
What it costs in the UK
£4,000 – £40,000
Typical range per project.
Every job you post shows this range next to your quotes, and we flag any quote that is far above or below it. How we work out price ranges.
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App developers for every kind of business
- App developers for start-ups testing an idea
- A focused first version you can put in front of users and investors.
- App developers for businesses with a manual process
- Booking, ordering or reporting tools that replace spreadsheets and emails.
- App developers for companies with an existing app
- Fixes, new features and takeovers of apps another developer built.
- App developers for retailers and membership businesses
- Loyalty, booking and customer apps for iOS and Android.
What changes the price
- How many screens and user roles the first version has
- iOS, Android or both
- Payments, maps, chat or other integrations
- An admin dashboard and ongoing maintenance
| City | Typical range per project |
|---|---|
| London | £5,000 – £50,000 |
| Manchester | £4,000 – £40,000 |
| Birmingham | £3,920 – £39,200 |
| Leeds | £3,800 – £38,000 |
| Glasgow | £3,800 – £38,000 |
| Edinburgh | £4,320 – £43,200 |
| Liverpool | £3,680 – £36,800 |
| Bristol | £4,320 – £43,200 |
| Sheffield | £3,600 – £36,000 |
| Newcastle | £3,600 – £36,000 |
| Nottingham | £3,680 – £36,800 |
| Cardiff | £3,680 – £36,800 |
How to choose app developers
- 1
Ask to install an app they have shipped and talk to the client who owns it.
- 2
Prefer a fixed price for a tightly defined first version over an open-ended day rate.
- 3
Agree up front who owns the code, the designs and the app store accounts.
What pros will ask you
Platform
iOS, Android, iOS + Android, Web app, Not sure
Project stage
Just an idea, Designs ready, Existing app to improve, MVP needed fast
Key features
App developers in the UK
We’re onboarding vetted app developers in the UK now. Post your job and we’ll match you as soon as pros are available.
Questions people ask
Should I pay a fixed price or hourly?
Fixed price with clear milestones protects you when the scope is well defined. Hourly suits evolving products. Ask for milestones in either case.
How much does it cost to build an app in the UK?
A focused first version usually falls in the lower half of the range above. Payments, bookings, admin dashboards and building for both iOS and Android each add to the cost.
Should I build for iOS, Android or both?
Start with the platform most of your customers use, or ask developers to quote for a cross-platform build such as React Native or Flutter, which covers both from one codebase.
Who owns the code?
You should own the source code and the app store accounts. Ask every developer to confirm this, and to say what ongoing maintenance costs after launch.
Need app developers in the UK?
Describe the job once. Up to 3 vetted pros will quote.