Does it really cost to make android apps?

Question

Currently I am learning java.I will learn android studio after this.When i searched in web,I found android studio is free..But most of the website claims that developing a simple android app cost about $4800..I am confused in which state of android deevelopment i need to pay money,although android studio is free???

Answer 1

Android studio is an IDE, which is used to develop Android apps. Yes it is free.

Then for what these people are charging $4800 or so?

They are charging for few things:
1. They will work to realise your idea into app. i.e your imagination they convert it in real working app. So for their efforts they are charging.
2. For app you need to have some server from where this app would be talking to and fetching your data to show it to your customers. These servers will not give you free services, so as this is paid service, they will charge you for server cost also.

3. As Faizan Ali mentioned, there are some services like firebase notification, if you use this notification service, for that also you need to pay.

So overall from designing of app to uploading it on playstore, they sum it up as development charge for your application.

I hope it helps!

Happy Learning!

Answer 2

Android Studio is absolutely free. If you are going to make simple app. It will cost no money. And if you want to publish any app on Play Store. It costs 25$ to purchase play console account. After that you can upload unlimited apps there.

When you will use paid services like any sms services or notification services or any type of hosting to host your app. Then you need money to purchase those services.
For Example Firebase has different plans. Most people use free plan because they don't have many users. If your users are increasing day by day then you will need to upgrade your plan which cost money. Same for Notification Service like one signal.

Hope it may help.. 😊❤

Answer 3

I think they charge you for posting your app in the Play Store.

Answer 4

Faizan Ali
Thank you so much..Now your answer have shown my aim to develop app closer..Thank you so much

Answer 5

Sam Ir
My Pleasure ❤

Answer 6

I'm programming on my Android with aide. But I can't make it on Google Play because I'm Iranian

Answer 7

Parinaz A ask Jamie💐 for more but there are so many languages to learn and everyone starts with basics. That is c language....

Answer 8

Jamie
Thank you so much for clearing my doubt...

Answer 9

Sonic
Thanks..I was just wanting to know if it cost money while making android apps..Anyway thank you for giving your precious time

Answer 10

Archana M..Thanks for your complete answer..

Answer 11

Jamie💐 Hi

Answer 12

I want start coding and I don't know anything where and how should I start ???

Answer 13

Hey,

First off, big shoutout to Sam Ir for bringing up this important topic. I totally get where you're coming from, Sam. Learning to develop Android apps is an exciting journey, and it's natural to have questions about the costs involved. So, let's dive in.

Android Studio is indeed a free IDE for app development, which is fantastic for getting started. The costs you've come across probably include various factors like hiring developers, design, testing, marketing, and potentially ongoing maintenance. These costs can add up, especially if you're aiming for a polished, feature-rich app.

When you're just starting out like you are, you don't necessarily need to shell out big bucks. Focus on honing your Java skills and grasping the basics of Android Studio. As you grow and your app ideas become more complex, you might want to think about investing in design elements or specialized tools. I found a detailed list here: https://underconstructionpage.com/the-price-of-success-how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-an-application/

Remember, there's no rush to spend big at the beginning. Start small, learn, experiment, and as your expertise grows, you'll make informed decisions about where to invest.