Honest cost breakdown for building a personal trainer app — from a minimal MVP to a full-featured platform. No agency fluff, just real numbers.
MVP cost
$3,460
Full platform
up to $25,000
MVP timeline
3–5 weeks
Our delivery
21 days
Typical agency rates. Freelancers may be cheaper upfront but rarely stay within budget.
| Feature | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Client mobile app | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Coach dashboard | $800 | $3,500 |
| Program builder | $600 | $3,000 |
| Booking + calendar sync | $500 | $2,500 |
| Stripe + RevenueCat | $600 | $2,500 |
| Messaging + reminders | $400 | $2,000 |
| Total range | $4,400 | $19,500 |
Our fixed-price MVP bundles all core features for $3,460 — no hourly surprises.
| Option | Cost | Timeline | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency (fixed price)← Us | $3,460 – $25,000 | 3–8 weeks | Low |
| Freelancer (hourly) | $4,152 – $37,500 | 2–6 months | High |
| No-code (Bubble / Webflow) | $1,384 – $4,152 | 2–6 weeks | Medium (lock-in) |
| In-house team | $125,000+/year | 6–18 months | Very high |
React Native + Expo
Client iOS and Android app
Next.js
Coach web dashboard
Supabase
Programs and client data
RevenueCat + Stripe
Subscriptions and packages
Book a free 30-min call. We'll scope your MVP and give you an exact price before you commit to anything.
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Core coaching MVP starts at $3,460. Apps with video library, group coaching, and wearables run $6K–$12K.
Use Trainerize under ~30 clients. Build custom when you want your brand, own client data, and no monthly platform fees at scale.