How much does it cost to build a media gallery app for the art sector?

Standard price for a media gallery app for the art sector: $37,500

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What is a media gallery app for the art sector?

A media gallery app for the art sector is an application that provides a way to view and share digital images of artwork. A media gallery app may include a catalog of works by various artists, as well as payment options for purchasing original pieces directly from the app's interface.

Media gallery apps are similar to other content creation apps like video editing apps, audio editing apps, and photo editing apps. Examples of media gallery applications include Shutterstock, Getty Images, Adobe Stock Photos, and Canva.

Here are some recent media gallery app for the art sector examples built with Xperts:

  • A video platform art gallery.

What is the typical cost to build a media gallery app for the art sector?

A media gallery app for the art sector usually costs $37,500 to build. However, the total cost can be as low as $25,000 or as high as $50,000. A media gallery app for the art sector with a low number of features (also known as a "minimum viable product", or MVP) will be more affordable than an app that includes all intended functionality.

For example, here are some recent price quotes for a media gallery app for the art sector from Xperts:

  • $60,000

How long does it take to build a media gallery app for the art sector?

A media gallery app for the art sector usually takes 800 hours to build. However, a media gallery app for the art sector can be built in as few as 267 hours, or in as many as 1,333 hours. The exact timeline mostly depends on how complicated your app is. As a general rule, it will take longer if you require highly custom designs, niche features, or non-standard release platforms.

For example, Xperts produced the following recent hourly estimates for a media gallery app for the art sector:

  • 800

How to successfully grow your media gallery app for the art sector

A media gallery app can grow its user base by offering the best quality videos, photos, and music available on any given topic. A media gallery app can attract more users within the art sector by providing multimedia content that appeals to different types of artists. For instance, painters may want to view high-quality images of famous paintings, while rappers might be more interested in viewing videos of their favorite hip hop stars. To develop an app for this type of audience, you might create a way for users to upload their own art or connect with other users based on shared interests.

Risks and challenges of building a media gallery app for the art sector

Media galleries face risks related to the handling of copyright and intellectual property, and the hosting of content that is potentially libelous. It is advisable to secure a license for all images and videos used in your app and to include mechanisms for flagging and reporting offensive content to appropriate authorities.

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