KurchuSoftware SolutionsTaxi & ride-hailing app: features, cost and timeline.
A taxi or ride-hailing app lets riders request a car, see the driver on a live map, pay in the app and rate the trip — with a separate driver experience and dispatch dashboard.
What a taxi & ride-hailing app costs.
With Kurchu, a first release with 7 core features is estimated at $1,300–$3,350 for iOS and Android from one codebase with a ready-made design. The full product, adding reviews & ratings, in-app chat, loyalty points & rewards, analytics & reports, is estimated at $1,950–$4,900. A fixed price follows a short discovery call.
- Who it's for
- Taxi companies, fleet operators, corporate transport and local ride-hailing startups.
- First release (MVP)
- $1,300–$3,350 · 7–11 weeks
- Full product
- $1,950–$4,900 · 11–15 weeks
- Platforms
- iOS + Android from one codebase
- Design
- Ready-made design (custom design ×1.3)
What a taxi & ride-hailing app needs.
The first release covers the core job; the rest can follow once real users are on board.
First release (MVP)
- Sign-up & loginRiders and drivers each sign in to their own experience.$80–$200
- Multiple user rolesSeparate rider and driver flows in one system.$150–$350
- Maps & locationPickup, drop-off and nearby drivers on a map.$100–$250
- Live order or delivery trackingLive driver location from acceptance to arrival.$200–$500
- Online paymentsCard or cash payment with automatic fare receipts.$120–$300
- Push notificationsDriver assigned, arriving and trip complete alerts.$50–$120
- Admin dashboard (web)Dispatch, driver management, fares and payouts.$250–$700
Add later
- Reviews & ratingsTwo-way ratings keep service quality high.$60–$150
- In-app chatRider–driver messaging without sharing numbers.$200–$500
- Loyalty points & rewardsRide credits for frequent riders.$120–$300
- Analytics & reportsDemand by area and time, driver performance.$120–$300
See it, then fit it to your budget.
What can I get for my budget?
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Rough wireframes of the first release — move the budget slider to see what changes.
What it really costs in year one
Building is only part of it. Here is everything you would pay in the first twelve months — most of it straight to providers, in your name.
| Cost | Estimate | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Building the app | $1,300 – $3,350 | one-off |
| Apple Developer Program | $99 | per year |
| Google Play registration | $25 | one-time |
| Hosting & backend | $0 – $10 | per month |
| Maps & location services | $2 – $8 | per month |
| Running cost after launch | $2 – $18 | per month |
| Total in year one | $1,448 – $3,690 | build + 12 months |
Store fees are Apple's and Google's published prices. Hosting and services are typical ranges and depend on real usage; every account is opened in your name, so you only ever pay providers directly.
How platform choice changes the price.
Ready-made design. A custom UI/UX design multiplies each figure by 1.3.
| Platform | First release (MVP) | Full product |
|---|---|---|
| iOS + Android (one codebase) | $1,300–$3,350 · 7–11 weeks | $1,950–$4,900 · 11–15 weeks |
| iOS + Android (native) | $1,900–$4,800 · 10–15 weeks | $2,800–$7,050 · 15–21 weeks |
| One platform (iOS or Android) | $1,050–$2,650 · 7–10 weeks | $1,550–$3,900 · 10–14 weeks |
Making a taxi & ride-hailing app succeed.
How to stand out
- Show the fare before booking so riders trust the price.
- Let riders share their live trip with family for safety.
- Offer scheduled rides for airports and early mornings.
Launch tips
- Onboard enough drivers before launch — long waits lose riders permanently.
- Start in one city and the busiest routes.
- Use corporate accounts for steady weekday demand.
We'd ask you
- Do you have an existing fleet, or will drivers join independently?
- How are fares calculated — meter, fixed zones or distance and time?
Questions, answered.
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With Kurchu, a first release with 7 core features is estimated at $1,300–$3,350 for iOS and Android from one codebase with a ready-made design. The full product, adding reviews & ratings, in-app chat, loyalty points & rewards, analytics & reports, is estimated at $1,950–$4,900. A fixed price follows a short discovery call.
The first release takes about 7–11 weeks from discovery to store launch; the full product about 11–15 weeks. Building natively for iOS and Android, or with a custom design, adds time — the price table on this page shows the difference.
Riders and drivers need different experiences. They can start as roles inside one app to save cost, then split into two apps once both sides grow — the backend stays the same.
Yes. Cash can sit alongside card payments, with drivers confirming cash received in the app so payouts and commissions stay accurate in the dashboard.
Let's build the one they keep.
Tell us where you are today — idea, prototype, or existing product — and we'll help define the smartest next step.
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