How Much Does It Cost to Turn a Website Into an App? (2026 Pricing Guide)

Turning a website into an app costs anywhere from $0 to several hundred dollars a month, depending on which kind of tool you use. The price that matters isn't the lowest sticker price — it's what you'll have paid after a year or three, for the features your app actually needs. This guide compares website to app builder pricing across every model on the market, including the fees Google and Apple charge on top.

Website to app builder pricing compared

What you'll actually pay in year one

The 3-year cost is where pricing models really differ

Subscriptions look affordable month to month, but an app is something you keep for years. Here's the same comparison stretched over three years, using each tool's published entry price:

Subscription prices also tend to rise as you add features, apps or support, so treat these as the floor, not the ceiling.

The four pricing models, explained

Free (ad-supported or feature-limited)

Tools like AppsGeyser let you build an APK for $0. The cost shows up elsewhere — ads inside your app, converter branding you can't remove, or a shared package name that doesn't belong to you. Good for testing an idea, not ideal for something customer-facing. We break down the trade-offs in free website to APK converters.

One-time flat fee (~$120)

You pay once per app and own the result. Capsule is priced here: a 7-day free trial, then $120 once per app for a signed Android APK and App Bundle with your own package name, custom icon and splash screen, and built-in push notifications (100 free every month) — no ongoing bill. This model fits when your site is already built and you need it packaged as a real app, not redesigned in a visual editor.

Monthly subscription ($66–$999/mo)

Platforms like Median.co (from ~$66/mo) and AppMySite (from ~$69/mo, up to $999/mo for agency tiers) charge recurring fees in exchange for a visual builder, native plugin access, and ongoing dashboard control. Worth it if you're actively iterating on the app's design or need native features beyond a WebView. If you stop paying, the app typically stops being maintained or published.

Fully managed service ($399+/mo plus setup)

Mobiloud sits here: roughly $399/month plus a setup fee starting near $850, aimed at publishers who need push notifications and a managed reading experience handled end-to-end by someone else's team. This tier is priced for businesses where the app is a primary engagement channel, not a nice-to-have.

Hiring a developer or agency

A developer can build a WebView app in Android Studio or a fully native app from scratch. You get complete control, but you pay for development time up front and for maintenance afterwards — Google Play requires apps to target a recent Android version, so someone has to update and re-release the app every year. For a site that just needs to exist as an app, this is usually the most expensive route by a wide margin.

Costs that apply no matter which tool you pick

• Google Play developer registration — a one-time $25 fee from Google, separate from any app-building tool (how publishing works)
• Apple Developer Program (if you add iOS) — $99/year from Apple; see website to iOS app
• Store listing assets — screenshots, a feature graphic and a privacy policy page
• Your time — preparing an icon, splash screen and listing usually takes longer than the build itself

What to check before you pay for any builder

1. 1Is the app published under your own package name? A shared or converter-owned name can't be moved later.
2. 2Who holds the signing key? Google Play only accepts updates signed with the same key — if the tool loses it or you leave, you can't update your app.
3. 3Does it produce an AAB? Google Play requires an Android App Bundle for new apps; an APK alone can only be sideloaded.
4. 4Are there ads or converter branding in the app, and does removing them cost extra?
5. 5What happens if you cancel? With a subscription, find out whether your app keeps working.

How to decide what to pay for

Ask what the app actually needs to do. If it's putting an existing, already-good website on your customers' home screens and in the Play Store, a one-time fee covers that completely — follow our step-by-step guide to converting a website into an Android app. If you need deep native plugins, a visual builder for ongoing redesigns, or a managed publishing team, that's when a subscription or managed service starts earning its price. Still comparing tools? See the best website to app converters, ranked.