# Journal – App Development & Web Design Insights Guides, costs and lessons on building apps, websites and software in Singapore, from the team at The Pineapple. Source: https://thepineapple.io/journal Journal · Flight log # App development & web design insights from Singapore Guides, costs and lessons from the launchpad: how to plan, build and grow apps, websites and software in Singapore. 10 guides 7 topics New every month ## How much does it cost to build an app in Singapore? Price ranges by app type, what drives cost up, and how to plan an MVP budget. The Pineapple team · 22 Sep 2026 · 9 min read A grant could cover part of it. Enterprise Singapore’s EDG grant co-funds eligible app and software projects. Find out where yours would fit. Latest transmissions ## Latest articles on apps, websites and software ### Websites in Singapore: cost, timeline and who to hire What a business website costs in Singapore (from S$8,000), how long it takes, and how to choose a studio. Real ranges from a team with 60+ projects launched. ### How much does website design cost in Singapore? What website design costs in Singapore by tier: base from S$8,000, elevated S$15,000 to 20,000, enterprise S$25,000 to 60,000. What drives the price. ### How much does an e-commerce website cost in Singapore? What an online store costs in Singapore: basic stores from S$8,000, elevated brand stores from S$15,000, plus hosting and care. How to choose a platform. ### Website redesign or rebuild? How to decide (Singapore) Redesign when the structure is sound and the look is dated; rebuild when the platform, speed or mobile layout is the problem. A short checklist for Singapore businesses. ### EDG grant for website or app development in Singapore Eligible Singapore SMEs may fund part of a digital project through EDG. What to check before you ask for a quote, and a free checker. ### Native vs cross-platform apps: Flutter, React Native or Swift? How to pick an approach for iOS and Android, and what each choice means for cost, speed and maintenance. ### What is UX design? A plain-English guide for business owners What UX designers actually do, why it pays for itself, and how to tell if your product needs it. ### How long does it take to build a website? Realistic timelines for brochure sites, e-commerce and custom builds, and what slows a launch down. ### Building an event website for launch-day traffic Notes from HallyuCon: ticket drops, video heroes and keeping a site fast when everyone arrives at once. ### Shopify or WooCommerce for a Singapore business? Fees, payments, shipping and growth: a side-by-side guide to the two most common store platforms. ### Custom software or off-the-shelf: when to build your own The signs that a spreadsheet or SaaS tool has stopped working, and how to scope a first custom build. ### What is an MVP, and how small should yours be? How to choose the one problem worth solving first, and ship it in months instead of years. ### What a website care plan covers after launch Hosting, updates, backups and fixes: what keeps a site healthy, and what happens without it. ### Website SEO basics every Singapore business should get right Titles, speed, structure and local search: the on-page basics we build into every site. Mission updates ## Launch notes, once a month New guides and lessons from recent launches. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. Contact ## Start your website or app project Every launch starts with a coffee. Yours is on us. darren@thepineapple.io · Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm