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10 Hidden App Development Costs That Can Sink Your Startup

Discover the 10 hidden costs of mobile app development every startup founder should know. Learn how to avoid surprise expenses in maintenance, hosting, marketing & more.<br><br>https://www.lunarwebsolution.com/mobile-app-development/

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10 Hidden App Development Costs That Can Sink Your Startup

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  1. 10 Hidden App Development Costs That Can Sink Your Startup Start Page

  2. SOME FACT ABOUT US Launching a mobile app isn’t just about great design and viral growth. Most founders underestimate the real costs that come after the app is live. These hidden expenses can quietly drain your budget if you’re not prepared. Here’s what every startup founder must know before signing that development contract: More Info

  3. MAINTENANCE COSTS • Your app is never truly “done.” • Continuous OS updates (iOS & Android) • Fixing bugs from user feedback • Regular security patches and server optimizations • 💡 Tip: Maintenance is a subscription, not a one-time cost. Choose a developer that offers ongoing support packages.

  4. THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS • Want payments, chat, maps, or analytics? Third-party APIs aren’t free. • Stripe, Razorpay • Push notifications, chat services • Premium tiers that scale with users More Info

  5. MARKETING COSTS Building is half the battle—marketing is the other half. Influencer and creator campaigns App Store Optimization (ASO) Paid ads (Meta, Google) Rule of thumb: Budget as much for marketing as you do for development.

  6. HOSTING & DATA STORAGE • More users = higher backend costs. • Cloud hosting (AWS, Google Cloud) • Real-time features increase bandwidth • Media-heavy apps rack up storage fees fast

  7. APP STORE FEES & COMPLIANCE • It’s not just “upload and go.” • $99/year Apple Developer account • $25 one-time Google Play account • Time and cost to fix app rejections and stay compliant

  8. SECURITY, COMPLIANCE & LEGAL • Handling user data = legal responsibility. • GDPR/CCPA compliance tools • Privacy policies and legal docs • Penetration testing & encryption

  9. CUSTOMER SUPPORT • Success brings user queries. • In-app support chat (Zendesk, Intercom) • Human agents or outsourcing • Chatbot setup and FAQ systems

  10. ANALYTICS & CRASH REPORTING • Data fuels growth, but tools aren’t free. • Mixpanel, Amplitude, Sentry • Monthly usage-based charges • Setup and data export costs

  11. DEVICE FRAGMENTATION • Thousands of Android devices = endless testing. • Longer QA cycles • Paid cloud testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack) • UI adjustments for tablets & phones More Info

  12. TEAM TOOLS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Your internal productivity stack costs money too. • Slack, Jira, ClickUp, Notion • Design tools (Figma, Zeplin) • Private GitHub repositories

  13. CONCLUSION Most startups budget for the launch and forget the long-term costs of maintaining and scaling an app. Partner with a mobile app development company in India that prioritizes transparency and ongoing support—not just coding. Visit us at: www.lunarwebsolution.com

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