How Much Does It Cost To Develop A Food Delivery App?

The recent few years have seen a drastic increase in the market for on-demand apps but the pandemic has been instrumental in increasing the trend of food delivery apps. Even the biggest tech giants got involved contributing further to the growing market.

The revenue projections Online Food Delivery market is estimated to reach US$1.02tn in 2023.

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However, developing an app for this industry is not cheap at all. There are many factors that play a role in determining how much it costs to develop an app like this one: the type of platform you use, how many users it needs etc. 

This article will explain how much it costs to develop such kinds of applications.

The exact value of the development cost cannot be known but an approximate estimation can be calculated based on a variety of factors that affect the food delivery app development process. 

Let us dive in and explore these factors to understand how much it costs to develop such apps. 

The major factors which contribute to the cost of development are its features. 

Features To Have In a Food Delivery App

GPS-based restaurant selection

One of the best ways to ensure your customers get what they want and need is by using a GPS-based restaurant selection. It can be better illustrated in the image below.

This feature allows you to filter restaurants based on their location, cuisine, price range, ratings, and reviews. You can also add special instructions like “order me one bacon cheeseburger with fries” or “only take out” if you don’t want someone else picking up your order in person.

Scheduling deliveries

Increase the convenience of getting the delivery with an app that allows you to schedule a delivery. You can also select a specific day and time, as well as choose between morning, afternoon, or night deliveries. 

If your order is too large for one person to carry it out of the store for you (or if there are other people in line), then you can have them call ahead so that they know what type of food will be delivered so that they can prepare accordingly.

Authentication and onboarding with OTP

A one-time password (OTP) is used to authenticate users and confirm their identity, so they can access services on an app or website. It can be sent via SMS, email, or a mobile app. If you have an existing account with the service provider who will be sending OTPs through this method, then you don’t need one sent from their server; instead, they will send it directly to your phone as needed.

If you don’t already have an account with the service provider who will be sending OTPs through this method—or if you want multiple accounts at once—you’ll need two things: The first thing is an OTP token which contains the unique identifying information about each user who wants access to certain features within the system (for example “my_username”). 

The second thing to take into consideration during Mobile App Development is the app itself which allows the developers access when necessary without giving away too much personal information until absolutely necessary.

Payment methods

When you’re looking for a white label food delivery app, the payment methods it offers should be one of your top considerations. If you want to pay with cash or a credit card, then don’t miss to add this feature during the Food Delivery App Development process.

It’s also important to look at whether or not the app has an e-wallet option and how easy it is to use. You don’t want your order to take forever because of confusing instructions or hidden fees that pop up unexpectedly.

Payment methods can vary by country and city—some may only support certain types of cards (like American Express), while others may work with any type of credit card from around the world (eBay). It may also vary with the Android App Service which you use to deploy the app. 

Modern-age menu

The next feature that you’ll want to add is a modern-age menu. A food delivery app offers the ability to offer a wide range of options and dishes, including popular international dishes as well as local favorites. You can also choose from different price points and delivery times, which will help your customers find what they want easily and quickly.

A modern-age menu allows you to filter your offerings based on the payment method (iTunes gift cards are an excellent choice), delivery date (Sunday through Thursday only), time frame (morning hours only), location selection, or any other option that makes sense for your business model.

Filter options

To ensure better accessibility of the information which the users are looking for, the filter has proven to be an effective feature. In the case of a food delivery app, the following filter options would enable the customers to find specific information easily:

• Filter options: You can filter by cuisine type, which is helpful for finding the best food delivery apps for your needs.
• Filter by cuisine: Some white-label food delivery apps have different categories of cuisines such as “Indian” or “Italian” and then separate them into subcategories like vegetarian or vegan options. This allows you to find all the restaurants that cater specifically to your dietary needs just like the filter in the image below.

Filter by price range: If there are certain dishes on your list that are more expensive than others (like a 3-course meal at an upscale restaurant), it’s important that they’re available within your budget range—and not just because they’re fancy treats! Food delivery apps allow users to choose their preferred payment method based on where they live so they won’t be charged extra fees when buying something expensive like lobster tacos from New York City’s namesake boroughs because they don’t accept credit cards.

Customer support and feedback

Customer support is a must-have feature of a food delivery app. It should be available 24/7, in multiple languages and formats, so that you never have to wait for someone to respond or call back. Your customers will appreciate this level of service, as well as the ability to talk directly with their favorite restaurant owner or chef when they have questions about ordering food online or why their order wasn’t delivered on time.

Promos and offers

Promos and offers are a way to attract new customers. If you’re looking for a way to attract new customers, this is the place to start. There are a variety of ways you can use promos and offers:

• Coupons: These are codes that give users access to discounts on certain items or services in your app. They work by offering discounts when they’re purchased together with other products or services that you offer on your platform (like buying two pizzas with one coupon).
• Free trials: This is similar to coupons except it’s usually longer than 30 days long and only allows people who sign up for an account after receiving their first free trial period (also called “trial period”). You’ll often find this option in apps like Uber where users have been signed up before but didn’t provide payment details during registration—you can offer them another opportunity at no cost if they decide later down the line that they want more services from Uber!

The other factors which contribute to the cost of white-label food delivery app development are:

Tech stack 

This is the core technology that you use for Food Delivery App Development. It’s what makes your app work and crucial when planning a mobile app development. It can be broken down into several pieces: frontend, backend, and database. The front end is the part of your application that users see (the user interface). 

It’s usually built using HTML5 or CSS3 with JavaScript being used for specific things like animations or interactions between elements on screen. The backend is where all data storage happens in an application like Stripe or PayPal; this includes configuration settings such as how many products should be stored per customer so they don’t run out before delivery day rolls around again.

Finally, there’s a database – this stores all information about who purchased what item when (what was purchased) at which price point, etc.

UI/UX design

It is the process of designing a user interface for a software application. It involves creating mockups, wireframes, and prototypes to test how users will interact with your app.

UI/UX designers are responsible for making sure that their designs work well on all devices: smartphones, tablets, and desktops. They also need to consider accessibility issues so that people with disabilities can use your app without difficulty.

The complexity of the project

The complexity of a project will affect its cost and time to develop. If you plan to include many features, then it may take longer for Mobile App Development of your food delivery app.

However, if you just want a simple food delivery app and don’t plan on making any major changes or adding any new functionality in the future then this can help save money by reducing complexity in terms of programming language required (e.g., PHP vs Ruby) as well as number of lines added onto each page/file (e.g., HTML vs CSS).

Developer’s cost

The cost of a developer is the most obvious expense. Depending on how much you need, you may need multiple developers to complete your project. 

A typical salary for an experienced programmer will be between $50,000 and $100,000 per year (depending on experience). If you don’t have any experience hiring or managing developers, then this could be an expensive task for you. The other major expense will be related to bonuses that come along with hiring someone new.

And the list of such factors which contributes to the cost of development continues.

Saroj Goda

Mrs. Saroj Goda is a certified Startup and Business Analyst Professional, with her years of experience she interested to consult entrepreneurs as well as startups to guide them how to grow and how to come out from the mistakes. She helped many businesses either Startup or looking grow more with limited time duration. She also has good knowledge of Technology which helps to guide in more detailed way.