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Design Agency
2 months - 3 months
Freelancer
3 weeks - 2 months
Figma (DIY)
6 days - 2 weeks
GenDesigns (AI)
15 mins - 45 mins
Cost
$9,000 - $30,000
Timeline
2 months - 3 months
Setup / Ongoing Cost
$2,000 - $5,000 discovery phase
What's included
Cost
$4,500 - $15,000
Timeline
3 weeks - 2 months
Setup / Ongoing Cost
$0 - $500 initial consultation
What's included
Cost
$0 (your time)
Timeline
6 days - 2 weeks
Setup / Ongoing Cost
$0 - $15/mo (Figma plan)
What's included
Cost
$5 - $12
Timeline
15 mins - 45 mins
Setup / Ongoing Cost
Plans from $10/mo
What's included
How to read this: The estimates above compare four approaches to designing 10 app screens. Costs include design work only (not development). Time estimates assume focused work hours. GenDesigns uses AI to generate production-ready UI designs from natural language descriptions.
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Design It with AI NowThese estimates are based on industry averages and typical project timelines. Actual costs can vary based on location, designer experience, project requirements, and revisions. Use these numbers as a starting point for budgeting.
It ranges widely: AI tools like GenDesigns cost $0-$50/month, freelancers charge $500-$20,000, and agencies can cost $10,000-$200,000+. The biggest factors are number of screens, complexity, platform, and who you hire. Use the calculator above for your specific project estimate.
The main factors are: number of screens (more screens = more work), complexity (simple layouts vs. rich interactions), platform (iOS, Android, web, or all three), design quality level (wireframes vs. production-ready), and features that need special UI work (payments, maps, dashboards).
Significantly. AI tools generate professional screens for pennies each, while traditional design starts at hundreds of dollars per screen. For early-stage prototyping, idea validation, and MVP designs, AI gives you 90-99% cost savings compared to hiring a designer.
For early-stage prototyping, idea validation, and MVP designs, AI tools are ideal — they're fast, cheap, and let you explore many directions quickly. For polished, brand-specific designs for launch, a human designer adds creative nuance that AI can complement but not fully replace.
Absolutely. Tools like Figma, no-code platforms, and AI-powered design tools like GenDesigns let you create professional app designs without any coding knowledge. You describe what you want, and the tool handles the visual implementation.
