The cost to build a mobile app in Ghana starts at around GHS 12,000–15,000 for a single-platform MVP, according to Accra agencies that publish prices. Cross-platform apps with payments and an admin are commonly quoted from about GHS 25,000–35,000 upward. Large multi-role platforms run into six figures. The “from” prices are floors, not quotes.
Few Ghanaian studios publish app prices, and the ones that do use different units: some quote per platform, some in cedis, some in US dollars. This guide collects what agencies in Accra say on their own price pages, explains why the numbers differ, and lists the costs a quote often leaves out. PED Solution Studios scopes apps per project and does not publish an app price, so none of the figures below is a PED quote.
Published app prices in Ghana (October 2026)
We checked each source on 18 October 2026. Prices change, so check the page before you rely on it.
| Source (own website) | What they publish |
|---|---|
| OceanCyber, Accra (oceancyber.net) | Mobile apps from GHS 12,000 per platform; cross-platform MVPs scoped after discovery |
| KayTech Africa, Accra (kaytechafrica.com) | Android or iOS MVP from GHS 15,000 |
| Doctor Barns Tech, Accra (doctorbarns.com) | Single-platform MVP GHS 15,000; cross-platform (iOS + Android) GHS 25,000–35,000; large apps quoted custom; overall “GHS 15,000 to GHS 150,000+” |
| Bluevels, Accra (bluevels.com/pricing) | MVP app for Android and iOS from GHS 30,000 |
| Tech Van-Ess, Accra (techvaness.com/pricing) | An app with accounts, payments and a back office “generally starts around GHS 35,000” |
| RaveSoft (ravesoftsolutions.com), priced in USD | Simple companion app US$3,000–8,000; feature-rich app (for example delivery tracking or a staff app) US$8,000–25,000 |
| Algosoft Ghana cost page (algosoft.co), priced in USD with GHS conversions | MVP US$3,000–8,000; standard app US$8,000–20,000; advanced US$20,000–60,000; enterprise US$60,000–150,000+ |
What the sources agree on: a real first version with one job, one platform and one payment method starts in the low to mid five figures in cedis. Two platforms, an admin and payments push that higher. Fintech, logistics and marketplace platforms are quoted custom.
Where they disagree: the USD-priced pages put an MVP well above the Accra cedi floors. Part of that is what each “MVP” includes (design depth, admin, testing, support) and part is pricing in dollars. When quotes differ by a factor of three, compare the scope line by line, not the headline number.
Our honest caveat: this is a thin set of sources. Most studios in Ghana, including PED, do not publish app prices. Treat the table as a market snapshot, not an average.
Why app quotes in Ghana vary so much
These are the things that move a quote, in roughly the order they matter:
- One platform or two. Android only is usually cheaper. OceanCyber’s “per platform” pricing makes the difference explicit. Cross-platform frameworks such as React Native reduce, but do not remove, the cost of the second store.
- Number of user types. A customer app is one product. A customer app plus a rider app plus an admin is three.
- Payments. Taking MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash or AT Money means integrating a gateway and handling failed prompts, retries and reconciliation. Doctor Barns lists in-app MoMo “from GHS 3,000 extra”, and KayTech lists payment integration from GHS 3,000.
- The admin. Someone has to approve accounts, refund payments and fix listings. A proper web admin is real work, and cheap quotes often leave it thin.
- Offline behaviour. Apps for field staff must save work without signal and sync later, which adds design and testing time.
- Maps, tracking and real-time updates. Live delivery tracking costs more than a static list.
- Integrations with systems you already run, such as accounting, SMS or an existing database.
- Design depth. A custom interface designed and tested with users costs more than a template.
Costs that are often missing from the quote
- Store accounts. Google Play charges a one-time US$25 developer registration fee, and Apple’s Developer Program costs US$99 a year. Register both in your company’s name.
- Hosting and the backend. The app needs a server and a database every month.
- SMS and messaging. One-time passwords and notifications by SMS are paid per message.
- Payment fees. Gateways charge per transaction. Check each one’s current Ghana pricing page.
- Maintenance. Android and iOS update every year, and apps that are not updated eventually break or get removed. Doctor Barns, for example, lists maintenance plans “from GHS 500/month”.
- Support after launch: someone has to answer users and fix the problems the first real week reveals.
Ask every studio to separate launch cost from year-one cost. The second number is the one that surprises people.
How PED Solution Studios prices an app
PED builds web and Android first, and adds iOS when the job needs it. Apps are scoped per project after a call. The price is set once the first version is cut: who uses it, what it must do on day one, and what can wait. Hosting, source code and ownership are agreed in the scope, not assumed.
Where the app takes payments, PED has integrated Hubtel and PaySwitch for mobile money (MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash and AT Money), PayPal for card and international payments, and Stripe for foreign companies taking foreign payments. For examples of the scale involved, see BYOB, a commerce and logistics platform we built, with three Android apps and six web portals, and Equipment Hub, a heavy-machinery marketplace with Android and iOS apps.
How to keep the cost down without wasting it
- Prove the job before you build. If a fast mobile website or a WhatsApp flow can do the job, start there. PED’s business websites start at GH₵4,499, including domain and hosting.
- Launch on one platform. Most Ghana users are on Android. Add iOS when your paying users ask for it.
- Cut the first version hard. One audience, one job, one payment method. Write down what waits.
- Budget the admin and the first year. A cheap launch with no admin or maintenance usually costs more by month six.
- Own your accounts. Code repository, store listings, hosting and API keys should be in your company’s name.
For the build decisions themselves (Android-first, React Native or native, MoMo design), read our guide to mobile app development in Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Ghana?
Agencies in Accra that publish prices start single-platform MVPs at about GHS 12,000–15,000, and cross-platform apps with payments at about GHS 25,000–35,000 and up. Large platforms are quoted custom. These are published floors, not quotes.
Why are some app quotes in Ghana three times higher than others?
Quotes differ on platforms, user types, payments, the admin, offline behaviour, design depth and support. Some studios price in US dollars. Compare scope line by line before comparing totals.
How much does it cost to add MTN MoMo to an app?
Two Accra agencies list payment or MoMo integration from GHS 3,000 as an add-on. Gateway transaction fees are extra and set by the gateway, so check its current Ghana pricing.
Are there ongoing costs after the app launches?
Yes: hosting, SMS, payment fees, store accounts (Apple charges US$99 a year) and maintenance for OS updates. Ask for a year-one budget, not only a launch price.
How much does PED Solution Studios charge for an app?
PED scopes apps per project after a call and does not publish a package price. The quote follows a written first version: who uses it, what it must do on day one, and what can wait.
Get a scoped number
If you want a price for your app rather than a market range, book a call and bring the one job your app must do first. We will tell you what the first version should include, and whether it should be an app at all.