How Much Does It Cost To Make An App Like Uber In South Africa?

How Much Does It Cost To Make An App Like Uber In South Africa?

September 30, 2021

How Much Does It Cost To Make An App Like Uber In South Africa?

How Much Does It Cost To Make An App Like Uber In South Africa?

The year 2010 marked the wave of entrepreneurship as many great startups surfaced that today are generating double folds on investments. Among them was Uber, the leading ride-hailing company. Since its inception, the firm has made promising successes. Its apps have been a symbol of tech innovation. In 2020, Uber generated $11.1 billion in revenues. As per the statistics, around 32 million people use Uber for travelling in 2020.

In South Africa, there is a total population of 600,000 Uber drivers. Back in 2013, the drivers covered more than nine million kilometers across South Africa. If you are planning to develop an Uber-like app in South Africa, here is a detailed cost breakdown based on the induvial features and framework of Uber work.

 

Factors Involved In An App Like Uber

When developing an app like Uber you have to ponder on its various aspects and the components involved in the app framework. First, you must decide whether you want o go for the freelance developer in South Africa who will charge up to R2,000 per day and more or a private company who will have their own packages designed starting from R15,000.

Once you are through you have to pick the functionality of your app. A simple app requires up to 1,000 hours in completion and ranges between R30,000 TO R45,000. Now that you aim to go for Uber-like an app, it should be a bit complex with real-time tracking and multiple user dashboards. The cost will be higher. You will have to choose whether you want to go for a Native app or a Hybrid App.

The standard cost in South Africa starts at R140,000 for both Native and Android app. The cost of your app depends upon the diversity of platforms you choose and the number and types of features you want to incorporate. So, here is a list of the main features your Uber clone app will have.

User Main Features of An App Like Uber

The user main features are listed below:

Geolocation & Routing- real-time tracking and navigating feature

Payments- multiple payment gateways for easy transactions

Registration & Profile- a proper user dashboard with a usage history

Communication & Notifications- Proper updates about driver’s arrival and trip fares

Ride Cost Estimation- A estimation based on distance, car selection and time

Schedule a Ride in Advance- For pre-booking to ensure ease in travelling

Split a Fare- To ensure affordable travelling for students

Ride Booking & Cancelation: Book a ride to your desired location

 

Cost of User Main Features of Uber In South Africa

The estimated cost to develop the main features of user app of Uber is listed below:

FeaturesApproximate Time iOS or Android (hours)Approximate Time back-end HoursEstimated Cost
Geolocation & Routing11R15,000
Payments4465R35,000
Registration & Profile10090R16,000
Communication & Notifications5645R20,000
Ride Cost Estimation6081R45,000
Schedule a Ride in Advance9465R20,000
Split a Fare5580R25,000
Ride Booking & Cancelation146151R80,000

 

Hence, the MVP cost of customer app of Uber in South Africa is estimated to be between R100,000 to R15,000

Driver Main Features of An App Like Uber

Here are the features listed below:

Driver Report- A complete profile to ensure the safety of both parties.

Advanced Route Building- To ensure to provide the fastest to travel.

Driver Destinations- The GPS location to reach to pick the passenger.

Ride Cancellation- Drivers have the option to cancel the ride to routes they wish not to travel.

Heat Maps- Helps in locating areas with high demands.

Cost Of Driver Main Features of An App Like Uber In South Africa

Here is the estimated cost of main features of Uber app:

FeaturesApproximate Time iOS or Android (hours)Approximate Time back-end HoursEstimated Cost
Driver Report20R15,000
Advanced Route Building146151R45,000
Driver Destinations8065R35,000
Ride Cancellation1011R15,000
Heat Maps5056R35,000

 

Hence, the MVP cost of driver app of Uber in South Africa is estimated to be between R55,000 to R75,000.

Cost of Admin Main Features of Uber In South Africa

Here is a list of admin features and the individual estimated cost along with approximate time involved in development.

FeaturesApproximate Time iOS or Android (hours)Approximate Time back-end HoursEstimated Cost
Authorization610R4,000
Admins management6040R6,000
Drivers & User management5535R10,000
Payments management4550R10,000
Promotions management4025R3,000
Reviews management3525R3,000
Issues management3625R3,000

 

Hence, the MVP cost of admin app of Uber in South Africa is estimated to be between R25,000 to R45,000.

The Final Cost to Develop an App Like Uber In South Africa

To feed your curiosity about how much does it cost to make an app like Uber in South Africa, here is the crunch of the blog. The estimated backend cost for both the iOS and Android version of Uber app is between R70 000 to R150,000. The development cost including all the main features of the three app versions is between R160 000 to R290 000. The cost involved in frontend development is between R150 000 to R260 000. The estimated cost involved in app Q/A is between R90 000 to R170 000. Lastly, including all the above process the total estimated cost is around R450 000 and goes to R845 000.

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