HardHigh Flexibility$25-125 (app store fees) startupHigh Demand
Mobile App Development
Build mobile apps for clients or as your own products
Mobile App Development pays $40-$150 per hour. With 10 hours per week, you can earn $1,732-$6,495 per month.
What is Mobile App Development?
Mobile developers are in high demand. You can build apps for clients on freelance platforms, or build and publish your own apps and monetize with ads or in-app purchases. React Native and Flutter make cross-platform development accessible.
Mobile App Development Earnings Breakdown
| Hours/Week | Weekly (Low) | Weekly (High) | Monthly (Low) | Monthly (High) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 hours | $200 | $750 | $866 | $3,248 |
| 10 hours | $400 | $1,500 | $1,732 | $6,495 |
| 15 hours | $600 | $2,250 | $2,598 | $9,743 |
| 20 hours | $800 | $3,000 | $3,464 | $12,990 |
| 30 hours | $1,200 | $4,500 | $5,196 | $19,485 |
Skills Needed
JavaScript/DartReact Native or FlutterUI/UXAPI integration
Where to Find Mobile App Development Work
Tips for Getting Started
- 1
React Native or Flutter let you ship iOS and Android from one codebase
- 2
Building your own simple apps (tools, games) can generate passive income
- 3
App store optimization (ASO) is as important as SEO for discoverability