ETD mobile app development starts from RM15,000 for an agreed scope. That is a starting offer, not a national average or a quote for every app. The price depends on the user journeys, backend, integrations, administration tools and platforms being delivered.
Do You Need an App?
A responsive website may be sufficient for booking, enquiries or occasional account access. Consider an app when repeat use, offline work, device features or a dedicated mobile experience are important to the workflow.
Choose iOS and Android coverage using your customer or staff device data. Do not decide from an assumed national market share.
What a Comparable Quote Includes
| Area | Questions to settle |
|---|---|
| User journeys | Which roles, screens and actions are included? |
| Backend | Who hosts the data, authentication and business rules? |
| Admin tools | How will staff update content and correct records? |
| Integrations | Which supported APIs, permissions and charges apply? |
| Testing | Which devices, network conditions and failure cases are covered? |
| Handover | Which code, accounts, documentation and support are delivered? |
An app with a working backend and admin system is a different scope from a clickable prototype. Compare deliverables rather than assuming a low price proves poor quality or a high price guarantees a complete product.
Cross-Platform or Native?
Cross-platform frameworks such as React Native and Flutter can share application code across iOS and Android. Native Swift or Kotlin may suit projects needing deeper platform-specific behaviour. The right choice depends on device features, performance needs, existing systems and the team maintaining the app.
Ask the developer to demonstrate the required device integration before committing to the architecture. Do not assume a framework choice alone establishes performance or quality.
Budget Beyond Development
Include hosting, storage, API usage, payment processing, developer accounts, monitoring, compatibility updates and support. Confirm current store enrolment requirements with Apple and Google Play.
The proposal should define account ownership, submission assistance and the support period. Store approval and review timing are controlled by the platform; plan for questions, changes and resubmission.
A Useful First Release
Prioritise the core action: placing a booking, recording a site job or checking an account. Agree acceptance criteria, test on representative real devices and resolve interruptions such as an unavailable connection or an expired session.
Future features should be separate decisions based on usage and feedback. A smaller reliable release can establish whether the app is useful before a wider build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ETD handle store submission?
Submission assistance can be included in the written scope. Required accounts, store assets, privacy information and platform approvals should be agreed before delivery.
Are ongoing costs included in RM15,000?
The starting offer does not mean unlimited hosting or lifetime support. The proposal separates implementation, third-party costs and maintenance.
Can features be added later?
Yes. Define source access, documentation and handover in the agreement, then scope additional work against the existing system.
