1. Validate Your Idea

BUDGET: $0 USD

Before you begin, examine whether you have:
• Clearly identified the value of your app.
• Clearly identified your target audience.
• Clearly identified your solution and its value.

Episode one: What do I do with a mobile app idea? : https://www.freelancer.com/community/articles/what-does-your-mobile-app-idea-and-a-nutella-croissant-have-in-common

2. Spec It Out

BUDGET: $0-200 USD

You need to decide on the design and technical specs of your app. What about the UX and UI design? Which platforms? How will it make you money?
There are so many things to consider. Luckily, we’ve put together a guide.

Episode 2: You’ve validated your app. Now what? : https://www.freelancer.com/community/articles/mobile-app-specs

3. Get a Prototype & Test it

BUDGET: $250-500 USD

Prototyping allows you to visually ‘play’ with your ideas and concepts, while providing invaluable feedback. Not sure how to build a prototype? Save yourself the headache and get one of our expert developers to do it for you!

4. Get It Built

BUDGET: $250-1500 USD

This is where you finally turn your dream into a reality. Developing an app elsewhere is expensive. At Freelancer.com you’ll get the best talent for the lowest price.