The verdict in three sentences
For a consumer mobile app startup in Andorra la Vella, the website is first a launch ramp toward the App Store and Google Play, with specific requirements (privacy policy, support page, deep links). A fixed-price remote studio (Kolonell Starter EUR 2,700, Growth EUR 4,500, Premium EUR 8,200) can hold a tight release schedule in 3 to 4 weeks. An Andorran agency remains the better pick if you want to sit with the team every week, film videos in the mountains, or hand all Catalan copywriting to people who write it daily.
What does an Andorra-based consumer app need from its website?
The Andorran ecosystem is small, and it is worth saying plainly. You will meet founders and content creators who relocated to the principality, a few B2B software companies and public support around Actua Andorra, the economic promotion agency. The pool of local web agencies is limited, and many English-speaking founders here also compare agencies in Barcelona or Toulouse.
For a consumer app, the site must cover several concrete needs:
- a download-focused home page with App Store and Google Play badges and a smart banner on mobile;
- a privacy policy reachable by URL, required by Apple and Google at submission;
- a support page and, if the app lets users create accounts, a link explaining account deletion, which Google Play requires;
- a press kit, a sober investor page and a careers page (job board integration on quote);
- a CMS the team edits alone with every new app release.
On languages, Catalan is the official language, and French, Spanish and English are widely used. A four-language site falls under Premium (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote).
How do you score the two options fairly?
Here is a weighted grid built for this startup profile. The weights reflect an app launch with a fixed date; if brand is your priority, shift weight toward workshops and the scores change.
| Criterion | Weight | Andorran agency (out of 5) | Remote studio (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live before the app release | 25% | 3 | 5 |
| In-person workshops | 10% | 5 | 2 |
| Copy in Catalan, Spanish, French, English | 20% | 5 | 3 |
| Fixed price and predictability | 20% | 3 | 5 |
| Ownership of code and accounts | 15% | 4 | 5 |
| On-site filming (demo video) | 10% | 4 | 3 |
| Weighted score | 100% | 3.85 | 4.10 |
The gap is small, which is the honest result: in Andorra, a well-run local agency is a serious option. The time zone matches Paris and Madrid, and a Kolonell project manager is reachable in your time zone, so time-zone overlap does not really separate them.
When is the local agency the better choice?
Pick an Andorra la Vella agency if you need weekly workshops to build the brand from scratch, if your launch video must be filmed on the trails or in your office, or if your audience is primarily Andorran and Catalan-speaking. Pick it too if you prefer a monthly retainer that behaves like an extension of the team until you hire an in-house designer.
A remote studio is enough when the app is designed, the screenshots exist and the site simply needs to convert, inform and reassure. In that case, the demo video is often a screen recording, with no film crew. Tiers are detailed on Kolonell's international offer.
What does each option cost over three years?
2026 ballpark figures, based on typical agency quotes and public rate pages of local and nearby agencies. Market maintenance amounts are assumptions, not Kolonell prices.
| Option | Build | Timeline | Maintenance, years 1 to 3 | Indicative 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorran agency | EUR 5,000 to 15,000 | 6 to 10 weeks | EUR 200 to 500 per month (market assumption) | EUR 12,200 to 33,000 |
| Barcelona or Toulouse agency | EUR 8,000 to 25,000 | 8 to 12 weeks | EUR 300 to 800 per month (market assumption) | EUR 18,800 to 53,800 |
| Local freelancer | EUR 2,000 to 6,000 | 4 to 10 weeks | EUR 40 to 70 per hour | Varies with hours |
| Kolonell Starter | EUR 2,700 | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 months included, then on quote | EUR 2,700 + later work on quote |
| Kolonell Premium (multilingual) | EUR 8,200 | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 months included, then on quote | EUR 8,200 + later work on quote |
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The 3-year totals add 36 months of maintenance to the build: for example 5,000 + 36 × 200 = EUR 12,200.
Which questions should you ask before signing?
- Will the domain, analytics accounts and code repository be in our name?
- Who writes in Catalan, and is a native reviewer planned?
- Does the site handle deep links into the app and mobile banners?
- How are cookie consent and form data handled?
- Which accessibility level is targeted, WCAG 2.1 AA or 2.2 AA?
- What happens the day we hire an in-house designer?
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Camille, a founder living in Andorra la Vella with a hiking and mountain weather app, must publish her site 4 weeks before store submission. Option A: a local agency quotes EUR 11,000 in four languages, delivered in 9 weeks. Option B: Kolonell Premium at EUR 8,200, plus EUR 500 for a Catalan review by a freelance translator (third-party cost), so EUR 8,700 in 4 weeks. Camille saves EUR 2,300 and gains 5 weeks. She keeps the local agency in mind for next winter's video campaign.
FAQ
Which law governs personal data in Andorra?
The qualified law 29/2021 on personal data protection, overseen by the Andorran Data Protection Agency. Your site must explain processing, limit collection in forms and document transfers outside Andorra. This is not legal advice.
Does the site have to be in Catalan?
Catalan is the official language, and there are rules on its use in local commercial communication: check them with your adviser. For four languages, plan on Premium at EUR 8,200.
What do the app stores require from the website?
Apple and Google require a privacy policy URL, and Apple a support URL. Google Play also requires an account deletion link if the app lets users create an account, so at least 3 pages to plan.
Is a Starter site enough for an app?
Yes for a simple launch: at EUR 2,700 it covers the home page, legal pages, support and press. Richer careers and investor needs point to Growth at EUR 4,500.
Which accessibility level should we target?
Aim for WCAG 2.1 AA, and 2.2 AA if possible. If you sell to consumers in the European Union, the European Accessibility Act may cover some digital services since June 2025.
Let's scope your project. An app launch site with store pages, press and careers, EUR 2,700 to 8,200, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks ahead of your release. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.