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App and MVP scoping
You have an app idea and need a clear, costed first version
One fixed fee. Never by the hour. That is £5 under the median of 5 published prices.
- Workshop to agree goals, users and the first release
- Feature list split into the MVP and later phases
- Clickable wireframes of the main screens
- Technical plan and a fixed quote for the build
How long: 1 to 2 weeks
What other agencies charge for app and MVP scoping
5 published prices for app and MVP scoping on the same basis, from 5 providers, have a median of £3,000 (middle half £2,150 to £3,010). ellul.ai's £2,995 is £5 under the median of 5 published prices.
| Who | Price | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ellul.ai | £2,995 | One-off | Fixed, this page |
| Paracon ConsultantsToronto · clutch.co | $2,500£1,875 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“If not, our Discovery package, starting from $2,500 and priced at cost, creates them.” |
| PrestaBelgrade · wearepresta.com | €2,500£2,150 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“From 2,500 EUR, credited to the build. One to two weeks to a price we can hold.” |
| Magora SystemsLondon · magora-systems.com | £3,000 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“Product Discovery from £3,000” |
| WavectAustria · wavect.io | €3,500£3,010 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“Start with Discovery for EUR 3,500, then review the milestones and fixed-price build offer.” |
| Foresight MobileManchester · foresightmobile.com | £3,500 | One-off | their page read Nov 2026“The App Gameplan is £3,500, fixed.” |
Prices as each provider publishes them on its own page, read November 2026; dollars at £0.75 and euros at £0.86. 1 more price was read on another basis (hourly, a different unit or a different scope) and is not counted. The data: JSON and CSV.
How many people are asking for it
73 posts on Reddit asked to hire someone for app and MVP scoping between November 2025 and November 2026, 50 of them in the last 90 days, most on r/startups, r/freelance_forhire, r/SaaS. Three of them: request 1, request 2, request 3. Every service ranked. These are businesses looking to buy each service, not jobs we are offering: ellul.ai sells these services and does not recruit through this site.
What you supply
- Time for the workshop from whoever decides on the first release
- Any research, sketches or example apps you already have
What the price does not cover
- The fixed quote covers the build as scoped; adding features changes it
- Scoping cannot tell you whether people will use or pay for the app
How it works
Pick what you need
Choose a service and leave your details.
Get your fixed price
A written scope and price by email within a day.
Work gets done
Done in-house, once you approve the scope.
Questions
How much does app and MVP scoping cost?
App and MVP scoping costs £2,995 at ellul.ai, a fixed price agreed in writing before work starts. 5 published prices for app and MVP scoping on the same basis, from 5 providers, have a median of £3,000 (middle half £2,150 to £3,010).
What is included?
Workshop to agree goals, users and the first release. Feature list split into the MVP and later phases. Clickable wireframes of the main screens. Technical plan and a fixed quote for the build.
What do you need from me?
Time for the workshop from whoever decides on the first release. Any research, sketches or example apps you already have.
What does it not cover?
The fixed quote covers the build as scoped; adding features changes it. Scoping cannot tell you whether people will use or pay for the app.
How many people are looking for app and MVP scoping?
73 posts on Reddit asked to hire someone for app and MVP scoping between November 2025 and November 2026, 50 of them in the last 90 days, most on r/startups, r/freelance_forhire, r/SaaS. Every service ranked the same way: https://ellul.ai/demand
How long does it take?
1 to 2 weeks. The written scope gives the timeline before anything starts.
Is it charged by the hour?
No. ellul.ai never charges by the hour or the day. The price is fixed against the written scope.
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