How long could it take to make an app?

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This is a very basic question, just a thought I had today. Would any developers mind estimating how long it would take for each of these apps to be developed for iOS, rather it would be solo, or with a team.

Social Media:
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter

Games:
Flappy Bird
Crossy Road
QuizUp

I am interested in developing apps, just wondering... Thanks
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  • Your large scale apps, like Facebook or Instagram, etc. are generally going to be worked on with a team collaborating together. Those types of apps/sites/programs also an take months if not years to 'perfect.'

    Something like Flappy Bird, I personally could do in like an hour while the coffee brewed. I'm exaggerating, but only slightly.

    Really, it just depends on your own personal skill level. Something that might take me a week could take my buddy two days.

    Best of luck on your programming journey!
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  • Hey there,

    It is going to take a team of experts to develop something like Instagram, twitter and Pinterest. There are various aspects such as target audience, UI/UX, codes, functionalities, logic involved if you want to do something like them.

    Similarly, a game too requires experienced team who understands the concepts clearly and adds up their input. The graphics, sounds, effects need to be up to the mark to make the game popular among the users. Let me know if you want to develop an app, I'll be more happy to help.
  • Large scale apps generally take around months of time
  • This totally depends upon the app you want to develop. if you are thinking of very complex app to build then it may take months or years to develop properly and if its a very small app then hardly it will take some weeks to finish. largely it depends upon the knowledge you have about a particularly language you are using to develop an app.
  • In my opinion it depends on your app requirements and functionality you prefer to include. If the app is complex, then it would take more time may be two/three weeks. If it is simpler then within 5 days you can finish.
  • It depends on the type of program that you want to write. If it's just a typical program without the right documentation it will take you a month. But if you make a program with a good programming structure like facebook. It will take you years.
  • Well, it seems you are very new in mobile apps development area . Developing worth app can take a few months from most experienced developers. Though built times may vary depending upon your business portal.

    Generally it takes 2-3 Months to build basic apps:
    Stage 1: Design
    Stage 2: Development
    Stage 3: Submit


    2-3 Weeks : Basic Mock-Up
    1-2 Weeks : Prep + Submit to app Store
    5 Weeks : Development + Testing

    Applications Types:
    6-12 Months - Graphic Intensive APPS
    3-4 Months - Apps with server Backend
    2-3 Months - Stand alone Apps with no server Backend

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  • It depends on how good is your team and how big is your team. Generally it takes more than year to complete the application you mentioned.

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    This is a very basic question, just a thought I had today. Would any developers mind estimating how long it would take for each of these apps to be developed for iOS, rather it would be solo, or with a team. Social Media: