How much does it cost to build a social network app for the sports sector?

Standard price for a social network app for the sports sector: $37,500

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What is a social network app for the sports sector?

A social network app for the sports sector provides a forum for fans to connect with their favorite athletes and teams. Sports networks give users access to information about upcoming games, team rosters, and player statistics. A social network app for the sports industry may also include live-streaming video feeds of games or other events as well as shareable content like videos and photos taken by fans at games.

Social networking apps for sports are often similar to other social networking apps, but may also include features that pertain to sports-specific lifestyles. For example, the Nike+ Running app is a popular example of social networking for fitness, whereas Runtastic is an example of social networking for runners.

Here are some recent social network app for the sports sector examples built with Xperts:

  • A social network app that also serves as a progression and learning platform built for snowboarders that allows users to create profiles, share their interests and the tricks they're working on, upload snowboarding videos, and connect with users who have similar interests and likes.

  • A sports betting app with an Instagram interface, community features, video uploads, articles, statistics, and idea mapping designed to give players the biggest opportunity to make money back on their losses.

  • A video-heavy social media app that parents can use to store and share sports highlight reels of their kids for scouts and that scouts and coaches can use to follow student athletes and track progress over time.

What is the typical cost to build a social network app for the sports sector?

A social network app for the sports 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 social network app for the sports 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 social network app for the sports sector from Xperts:

  • $25,199

  • $67,500

  • $40,000

How long does it take to build a social network app for the sports sector?

A social network app for the sports sector usually takes 590 hours to build. However, a social network app for the sports sector can be built in as few as 267 hours, or in as many as 1,350 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 social network app for the sports sector:

  • 336

  • 900

  • 533

How to successfully grow your social network app for the sports sector

A social network app for the sports sector can grow by establishing a loyal user base of passionate athletes. To achieve this, the app should provide a community where users can express themselves by posting blogs, photos, and videos related to their favorite sports. The app also needs to create a sense of community among its users, which could be achieved by gamifying interactions between them or by matching them with other users who share similar interests.

Risks and challenges of building a social network app for the sports sector

A social network app for sports organizations faces a broad set of risks related to the storage and management of sensitive personal information, user safety during crowd events, and legal issues related to content generated by users. A social network app for sports teams may have to take proactive measures (such as monitoring and filtering) to prevent offensive content from appearing on the platform. It is recommended that you make use of third-party APIs for managing user profiles and data to reduce your risk exposure. You should also consider enabling location tracking features in your app so that you can offer event or venue specific services such as scheduling pick up and drop off for fans.

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