App Developer Invoice Template

Create professional app developer invoices for mobile and software development projects. Our template includes milestone billing, hourly tracking, and project documentation. Perfect for iOS developers, Android developers, and full-stack mobile developers. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.

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$2,500.00

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Subtotal$34,600.00
Total (USD)$34,600.00

What to Include on an App Developer Invoice

Professional app developer invoices should document:

Developer Information
  • Full name or company name
  • Business address
  • Email and phone
  • Website/portfolio
  • Tax ID (if applicable)
Client Information
  • Client/company name
  • Contact person
  • Billing address
  • Project manager contact
Project Details
  • Project name
  • App name
  • Current milestone/phase
  • Deliverables completed
  • Repository/access links
Billing Breakdown
  • Development hours by task
  • Hourly rate or fixed price
  • Design work
  • Backend services
  • Third-party costs
  • Testing hours
Payment Terms
  • Invoice amount
  • Deposit received
  • Balance due
  • Payment deadline
  • Accepted payment methods
  • Late payment terms

App Development Pricing Guide

Standard rates for mobile app development:

Hourly Rates by Experience
  • Junior developer: $50-80/hour
  • Mid-level developer: $80-125/hour
  • Senior developer: $125-200/hour
  • Expert/specialist: $175-300/hour
  • Agency rates: $150-300/hour
Project-Based Pricing
  • Simple app (MVP): $10,000-25,000
  • Medium complexity: $25,000-75,000
  • Complex app: $75,000-150,000
  • Enterprise app: $150,000-500,000+
By Platform
  • iOS only: Base price
  • Android only: Base price
  • Cross-platform: 1.5-1.8× single platform
  • Native both: 1.8-2× single platform
Development Phases
  • Discovery/planning: 5-10% of budget
  • UI/UX design: 10-20%
  • Development: 50-60%
  • Testing/QA: 10-15%
  • Deployment: 5-10%
Additional Services
  • App Store submission: $300-750
  • Backend setup: $2,000-10,000
  • API integration: $1,000-5,000/each
  • Maintenance: $500-2,500/month
  • Updates: $100-200/hour

App Development Payment Structures

Common billing models for app projects:

Milestone-Based
  • Discovery complete: 10-15%
  • Design approved: 20-25%
  • Development 50%: 25-30%
  • Development complete: 20-25%
  • Launch: 10-15%
Time & Materials
  • Bill actual hours worked
  • Weekly or bi-weekly invoices
  • Detailed time tracking
  • Pre-approved budget cap
  • Change orders for scope
Fixed Price
  • Total agreed upfront
  • Detailed scope required
  • Change request process
  • Payment schedule defined
  • Risk on developer
Retainer Model
  • Monthly hours reserved
  • Discounted hourly rate
  • Unused hours policy
  • Minimum commitment
  • Great for ongoing work
Hybrid Approach
  • Fixed for known scope
  • Hourly for additions
  • Clear scope boundaries
  • Flexible for changes
  • Balanced risk sharing

Essential Contract Terms for App Development

Protect both parties with clear agreements:

Intellectual Property
  • Code ownership on payment
  • Third-party licenses
  • Open source components
  • Client data ownership
  • Portfolio rights
Deliverables
  • Source code access
  • Documentation
  • Design files
  • Test accounts
  • Deployment guides
Warranty Period
  • Bug fixes (30-90 days)
  • Scope limitations
  • Response times
  • Exclusions
  • Extended support options
Change Management
  • Change request process
  • Impact assessment
  • Additional costs
  • Timeline adjustments
  • Approval requirements
Termination
  • Notice period
  • Payment for work done
  • Code handover
  • Transition support
  • Non-compete terms

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