Do you have an app idea? I am sure that you will have lots of questions as well. If this is your first time creating a mobile app, you may not be clear about the process you should follow to build one.
In this blog post, I have shared some of the common questions that most app entrepreneurs ask before creating a mobile app.
#1 Can I Build an App on a Small Budget in Singapore?
As a startup or small business, you may have a limited budget for creating your mobile app. I come across many startup owners who want to build their mobile apps and ask me, “How can I create a mobile app on a small budget?”.
I share with them some of the ways to reduce the app development costs in Singapore. Here, I am sharing the same tips:
Start with an MVP:
The best way to build a mobile app on a small budget is to create an MVP (minimum viable product) first. Before investing money in mobile app development, consider testing your idea with basic features first. You can ask your app developer to build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) version of your mobile application, allowing you to launch the app on a limited budget while considering future growth with your business.
#2 Should I hire both iOS developers & Android developers?
This is another common question that most small business owners ask me when they are considering creating an app. “Will I have to hire two developers to create my app?”
The answer is “Not necessary!“. With the help of hybrid technologies such as Flutter, you can build both Android & iOS mobile apps using the same codebase. This means that a single developer (a Flutter developer) can build both iOS and Android apps using the same code.
This approach has numerous benefits, which I have discussed in a previous blog about why Flutter is good for mobile app development .
#3 How Much Does It Take to Build an App in Singapore?
Although there are no standard rates in Singapore to build mobile applications, let me give you some idea:
- A simple e-commerce mobile app development cost may start at SGD 12,000 and can increase up to SGD 30,000 or more.
- An on-demand mobile app development may cost you SGD 25,000 or more.
- The cost of developing an e-learning mobile app typically starts at SGD 20,000 or more.
Read more about mobile app development costs in Singapore.
#4 Should I build separate apps for both iOS and Android?
Another question that many new app entrepreneurs have is, “Do I need separate apps for iOS & Android?“. The answer to this question is similar to what I have explained above. When you hire a Flutter app developer in Singapore, they can build both iOS & Android apps with the same code. Therefore, you do not need to build iOS and Android apps separately; however, your developer can generate them from the same source code.
#5 Who handles app updates and maintenance?
Maintaining a mobile app is very crucial. Even before you plan to create a mobile app, have a proper arrangement to retain it. The developer who builds your apps can also help you keep them. However, not all app developers provide app maintenance services. Especially, when you hire a freelance mobile app developer in Singapore, they may not be able to provide you with their maintenance services because of their one-man show business structure. Therefore, before you hire a mobile app developer to create your application, ask them if they can maintain your apps as well.
Recommended post: Why is mobile app maintenance so important?
#6 Can I scale the app as my business grows?
Yes, as I mentioned above, you can start with an MVP model of your mobile application and scale it up with future requirements. Most startups and small businesses that want to build a mobile app on a small budget follow this practice. This practice will not only help you save money, but it will also give you ample time to gather feedback from users and enhance your mobile app in the next phase. Also, following this approach can help you test and learn more about your unique idea. So, instead of spending all the money at once, allocate it in different phases.