App Cost Calculator: How much will your app cost in Nigeria?

The cost of building an app in Nigeria depends on three things: how many apps your business needs (a customer app alone, or a second app for riders, agents or vendors), which stores you publish to, and the features you choose. A simple Android app with an admin dashboard starts from about ₦350,000 – ₦500,000. Most business apps on both Android and iPhone land around ₦750,000 – ₦1,050,000 before extra features.

Mobile app development cost in Nigeria is more than the build. Every app also has store and running costs. A Google Play developer account is a one-time $25 (about ₦36,250). The Apple developer account cost is $99 a year (about ₦143,550). After launch you pay monthly for hosting, and per usage for things like SMS sign-in codes and maps.

Industry matters too. A church, school or community app is usually the leanest build. Fintech costs more, because wallets, payouts and security checks need extra work and testing. Delivery, ride-hailing and marketplace apps often need a second or third app for riders, agents or vendors, each with its own screens. Features such as live maps, in-app chat or video upload add to both the build and the monthly running cost.

Publishing on the App Store under a company name needs a D-U-N-S number: a free global business ID that Apple uses to confirm your company is real. Getting a D-U-N-S number in Nigeria through the free route can take about 30 business days, so we can fast-track it. If you publish under your own name, you only need a valid ID, usually an International Passport.

We use Flutter app development: Google’s toolkit for building one app that runs on Android, iPhone, Android TV and the web. One codebase means adding iPhone costs about 50% more, not double. The estimator above itemises every cost into one-time, monthly, yearly and per-usage, so nothing surprises you later.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build an app in Nigeria?

A simple Android app with an admin dashboard starts from about ₦350,000 – ₦500,000. Most business apps on Android and iPhone cost around ₦750,000 – ₦1,050,000 before extra features, plus store fees and monthly running costs. Use the estimator above for an itemised figure; your fixed price is confirmed after a free discovery call.

How long does it take to build a mobile app?

A lean MVP (the first version with just the core features) takes about 4–6 weeks. Most apps take 6–10 weeks, and larger platforms 10–16 weeks, from kickoff to store submission. We give you a precise timeline after the discovery session.

Do I need a D-U-N-S number to publish my app?

Only for a company account on the Apple App Store. A D-U-N-S number is a free global business ID; in Nigeria the free route can take about 30 business days, so we can fast-track it for ₦100,000. Publishing under your own name needs a valid ID instead, usually an International Passport.

Should I launch on Android or iPhone first?

About 8 in 10 Nigerian phones run Android, so many startups launch there first. We build with Flutter, a single codebase that runs natively on both Android and iOS, so adding iPhone later or at launch costs about 50% more rather than double.