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Ask YC: How much to charge for iPhone app development?
I have a client that I pitched an iPhone app to, and they are pretty interested in the idea to develop their brand.
I wanted to know what the standard iphone app dev price would be? Do you guys charge hourly? With a flat rate? Or what?
Right now, I am thinking a flat fee of $50,000 or $100/hour for 4-6 weeks (how long the app development should take). Are these reasonable prices?
- noodle 18y agohourly. unless you need to develop a portfolio for yourself, always charge hourly, but be very clear on the scope, expectations and cost with your client. charging by the project decouples your time with your income, which devalues it. imho, of course.
- helloyc 18y agoIs $100/hour a reasonable rate? I read that was the standard for iphone developers?
- noodle 18y agocan't really say. what you should do is pick a number that you feel your time is worth, and charge that. whatever you pick, make sure you're charging that for all freelance activities you do, iphone dev or not, because this is what you feel should be fair for your one hour of time. edited to add: i'm talking about base rate, too. if you want to add in special breaks for long-term commitments, that usually goes over well.