If you've requested quotes for mobile app development in Mohali, you've probably seen a wild range — ₹1 lakh from a freelancer on India Gate, ₹50 lakhs from an enterprise shop in Sector 74. The gap exists because "mobile app" means completely different things to different people.
Here's how costs actually break down in the Mohali-Chandigarh market in 2025: A simple app (informational, 5-8 screens, no backend) costs ₹2-5 lakhs. A medium complexity app (user auth, database, API integration, 15-20 screens) runs ₹8-20 lakhs. A complex app (real-time features, payment processing, admin panel, analytics) costs ₹20-50 lakhs.
The biggest cost driver isn't the number of screens — it's the complexity of the backend. An app that shows static information is fundamentally different from an app that processes payments, manages inventory in real-time, and sends push notifications based on user behavior. The frontend might look similar; the engineering underneath is orders of magnitude different.
Cross-platform development (React Native or Flutter) typically saves 30-40% compared to building separate native apps for iOS and Android. For most businesses in Punjab, cross-platform is the right choice unless you need heavy hardware access or maximum GPU performance.
At Ethersofts, we provide detailed breakdowns before starting. No surprise costs. The quote you get is the price you pay, with clear documentation of what each component costs and why.