How to outsource an iOS or Android App for under $2,000

Thanks to the internet, we are able to quickly and easily outsource large projects to other countries. Having an Application created for iOS or Android (design, code etc.) is extremely easy and can be very cost effective.

Companies in the UK or US might be charging $30,000 to create an Application that you could outsource for $1,500.

But do you have to sacrifice quality? Most likely, yes, slightly. But I'll talk about that a little later.

My top 3 Outsourcing websites:

1.) Freelancer - The worlds largest Outsourcing marketplace, naturally you will find tens of thousands of developers who will respond to your project advertisements within minutes, to give you a wide choice of development companies. (We recommend)

2.) oDesk - Packed full of skilful freelancers, the worlds largest online workplace, with the largest contractor annual turnover.

3.) Elance - Easy to use, simple to find freelancers that are keen to work at very reasonable prices.

Not your typical freelancer.

Now back onto the matter of quality. Firstly I must say, if you have the budget, go with a more renowned firm, even if it is on a Freelance website. Always ask to see portfolios, and never pay the full fee upfront. This allows more design revisions etc, until your developer or development agency gives you what you would like. By doing this, you can get a very high quality piece of work, but even this is limited by the skill of the developer.

Most likely you'll be looking for developers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc. Rates will be far lower here, of course. However, communication can often be a problem, and remember, the cheaper you go, often the less skilled the developer. Also keep in mind time differences, this has really been an issue for me in the past.

So the verdict? Yes, you can get an Application made for less than $2,000 (even games, but with limited features), but we always recommend paying more for that extra bit of quality that is probably going to result in more purchases or downloads of your Application, a worthwhile investment, i'd say.

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