Jul 2026 | Hyder Khan, Ainexo
What drives app pricing in Pakistan
Apps are not websites with icons - auth, push notifications, offline mode, payment gateways, and App Store review cycles all add scope. Pakistani clients often need JazzCash/EasyPaisa, Urdu RTL, and low-bandwidth performance.
Ainexo scopes apps from Pakistan (remote worldwide) using Flutter or React Native for cross-platform, or native when hardware APIs demand it. See mobile app solutions and portfolio.
Price ranges (PKR, 2026)
- MVP (5-8 screens, login, API): Rs 120,000-250,000
- Business app (CRM, bookings, chat): Rs 250,000-600,000
- Marketplace / multi-role app: Rs 600,000-1,500,000+
- Monthly maintenance: Rs 20,000-60,000
Flutter vs React Native vs native
Flutter
Single codebase, fast UI, good for SMB apps and startups.
React Native
Shares JS skills with MERN web teams; large ecosystem.
Native Swift/Kotlin
Best for heavy AR, BLE, or strict performance - higher cost.
Hidden costs
Apple Developer ($99/year), Google Play ($25 one-time), backend hosting, SMS OTP, analytics, and store listing assets. Budget 20% buffer for review rejections and revisions.
Pair your app with a marketing website and ASO/SEO for launch traffic.