About the template
What this app developer quote template covers and why founders sign it
App quotes lose deals when the project is one number. The template below shows discovery hours, design phase, build (per platform), backend if needed, store submission, and a 30-day post-launch support window and what founders need to plan their runway.
Stage payments (deposit, design sign-off, alpha, beta, store-launch) keep the project healthy. The template covers the structure so the conversation happens upfront.
What to include
Every app developers quote should have these lines
Use it as a checklist when you build your quote from scratch, or pull the QuoteGenio template that already has them.
Sample
A real app developers quote laid out properly
A worked example so you can see what a clean, structured version looks like before you write your own.
Quote sample
MVP iOS + Android app, 6-week build, with backend
Bill to
Innovate Startup Co
+1 (555) 408 7126
1 Innovation Plaza, Austin
From
Reed App Studio
+1 (555) 220 1184
9 Studio Lane, Cedar Park
Discovery and technical spec (12 hours)
Design phase (Figma, 8 core screens, 2 revisions)
iOS + Android build (React Native, 6 weeks)
Backend (Firebase, auth + Firestore + functions)
Stripe payment integration
App Store and Play Store submission
Post-launch support (30 days, 4-hour SLA)
Sample data converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. QuoteGenio supports 40+ currencies and your branded business details, banking, and logo flow through automatically.
Use this template
Build your own app developers quote in 2 minutes
Your business name, logo, and banking details fill in automatically. Send the branded PDF via WhatsApp in one tap.
Avoid these
Common mistakes on app developers quotes
The patterns that quietly lose jobs, get queried at payment time, or leave money on the table.
Mistake: Single project total
Better: Itemise discovery, design, build, backend, submission. Founders plan runway against the phases.
Mistake: Platforms not separated
Better: Cross-platform (React Native, Flutter) is one line. Native iOS + native Android are two lines and cost ~2x.
Mistake: Backend bundled with build
Better: Backend is a separate domain. Quote it separately with the stack named (Firebase, AWS, custom).
Mistake: Store submission silent
Better: App Store and Play Store submission is 2-4 hours of work + review wait. Quote separately.
Mistake: No source code handover terms
Better: State 'source code transferred on full payment'. Critical for founder ownership and future-proofing.
Mistake: IP ownership unclear
Better: State 'IP transfers on full payment, agency retains usage rights for portfolio'. Removes future legal disputes.
FAQ
App Developers quote template questions
Everything app developers ask before they switch to a structured quote.
Discovery, design, build, backend, integrations, submission, support, source code terms, tax, staged payments, validity, IP.
Yes. 30-50% on acceptance. Then stage payments at design sign-off, alpha, beta, launch.
Staged: deposit, design sign-off, alpha, beta, launch. Final invoice net 7.
30 days. Tech and labour rates change fast.
PDF works on WhatsApp for SME founders. Enterprise clients prefer email + portal.
Yes. Many clients accept cross-platform at lower cost. Offer both with clear price gaps.
Related templates
Other digital & tech templates
Same hub, different trade and same itemised format, ready to send via WhatsApp.
Web Designer Quote Template
Web design quote with discovery, design, build, integrations, and aftercare.
Web Designer Invoice Template
Web design invoice with discovery, design, build, and aftercare phases.
Computer Repair Quote Template
Computer repair quote with diagnostic, parts, labour, data backup, warranty.
IT Support Quote Template
IT support quote with per-seat retainer, SLA, hours, licences, and on-site.
Phone Repair Quote Template
Phone repair quote with diagnostic, parts source, labour, and warranty.
Embroidery Quote Template
Embroidery quote with digitisation, stitch count, bulk pricing, turnaround.
Testimonials
Trusted by tradespeople
Real app developers and other tradespeople use QuoteGenio to quote and invoice in minutes from their phone.
“My clients respond faster to professional PDF quotes. Being able to send via WhatsApp means they do not need to check email. I am closing more jobs.”
Sarah Wilson
Designer · London
“Clients love how professional the quotes look. Feels like I upgraded my whole business overnight. The mobile app is a lifesaver.”
Jessica Martinez
HVAC Contractor · Austin, TX
“Roofs are not cheap. Having itemised quotes with labour and materials split helps clients trust my pricing. My acceptance rate has gone up noticeably.”
Marco Davids
Roofer · Cape Town
From the blog
Guides on writing better app developers quotes
Hand-picked posts that go deeper on the topics covered in this template.
How to Charge Deposits on Quotes (Complete Guide)
Deposits protect your cash flow, reduce the risk of ghosting clients, and signal that you run a real business. Here is exactly when to charge one, how much to ask for, and how to write it into your quote so clients say yes.
What to Include in Every Quote (Complete Checklist)
A field tested checklist of every line item, term, and detail that should be on your quotes so you stop losing jobs and arguments.
What a Free Quoting Tool for Tradespeople Should Do
Not every free quoting tool for tradespeople earns its keep. A plain checklist of what to look for, what to avoid, and what tradies actually use.
Free forever plan
Start quoting faster. Win more jobs.
Create professional quotes in minutes, send instantly, and stay on top of your work without the admin slowing you down.
Free to start. No credit card required.