$150 AI vs $400K Agency: What Does an App REALLY Cost?

How much does it REALLY cost to build a mobile app in 2026? I took the same app idea from a $150 AI build all the way to a $400,000 premium agency and compared what you actually get at each level. AI builders, no-code, Upwork freelancers, boutique studios, and major agencies. Real prices, real examples, and the hidden costs nobody tells founders about. Building an app? → Improvs.com/apps