How much does it cost to build a score tracking app?

Standard price for a score tracking app: $37,500

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What is a score tracking app?

A score tracking application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that enables users to track their performance in certain activities (e.g., sports, games, hobbies). Score tracking apps usually include interfaces for creating and editing activity entries, viewing historical data for an activity entry, viewing data trends based on all activity entries for the same time period, and sharing performance with friends.

Score tracking apps are similar to other sports apps that keep track of scores, such as sports betting apps, fantasy sports apps, and live game play apps. #4. Use your product’s features to create a new app idea Most products provide a set of features that you can use to come up with app ideas. You can also use a given product’s limitations to come up with new app ideas. The best

Here are some recent score tracking app examples built with Xperts:

  • A Golf league app will allow you to play golf courses with other players at different times. Free play section will track scores but doesn't count towards the league.

  • A game show buzzer app for the iPhone. There will be 3 users playing at a time. Correct answers are given a certain amount of points, first to answer gets additional points. The app will be airing a live YouTube video while asking the questions to the three contestants, no video in the app for now.

What is the typical cost to build a score tracking app?

A score tracking app usually costs $37,500 to build. However, the total cost can be as low as $25,000 or as high as $50,000. A score tracking app 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 score tracking app price quotes from Xperts:

  • $11,500

  • $25,000

Here are some considerations that may impact the cost of a app:

How long does it take to build a score tracking app?

A score tracking app usually takes 243 hours to build. However, a score tracking app can be built in as few as 107 hours, or in as many as 400 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, the most recent score tracking apps built with Xperts received the following hourly estimates:

  • 153

  • 333

How to successfully grow your score tracking application

A score tracking app can grow by increasing user loyalty and engagement. The app needs to offer users a high level of value by helping them to track their goals or achievements. By showing users how they are progressing towards their goals, the app is able to increase user engagement, which in turn leads to more referrals.

Risks and challenges of building a score tracking application

A score tracking app faces risks associated with both legal and reputational challenges. These include the use of third-party APIs, the disclosure of sensitive personal information, and potential liability for user interactions. Before creating a score tracking app, you will want to ensure that your app meets all applicable privacy and security laws. In addition, your app should provide robust mechanisms for users to report inappropriate content or abusive behavior. You should also be prepared to defend against any allegations of wrongdoing on the part of your company or its employees.

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