# What It Really Costs to Build an App in 2026, From a Company That Has Launched 500-Plus

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Podcast: [The Good Tech Companies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-good-tech-companies-6882802)
Published: 2026-07-30T08:45:14+00:00
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