Updated September 2026 · Written and maintained by the Progression Agency strategy team
Progression Agency builds video and audio streaming apps for media companies, creators, fitness and education brands: on-demand libraries, live streaming, subscriptions and apps for phones, tablets and connected TVs.
On this page · 11 sections
- What is video streaming app development?
- Video Streaming apps we build
- What features does a video streaming app need?
- Integrations for video streaming apps
- Security, privacy and store rules for video streaming apps
- Our video streaming app development process
- How much does it cost to build a video streaming app?
- Technology for video streaming apps
- Mistakes to avoid when building a video streaming app
- Why choose Progression Agency for video streaming app development?
- Related app development services
The short answerVideo streaming app development is building apps that deliver on-demand or live video through a streaming pipeline — encoding, content delivery network, players, DRM where needed, subscriptions and analytics. A streaming app commonly costs $100,000-$300,000+.
Cost ranges are US planning figures, not quotes.
What is video streaming app development?
Video streaming app development is designing and building apps that deliver video content on demand or live to viewers across devices.
Streaming is used well beyond media: fitness classes, courses, church services and events all run on the same pipeline; see fitness app development and education software development.
Video Streaming apps we build
Our video streaming app development services cover these product types.
Video-on-demand apps
Libraries, search, continue watching and downloads.
Live streaming apps
Live events, classes and chat.
Connected TV apps
Apps for major TV platforms.
Audio and podcast apps
Streaming audio with offline listening.
Subscription (SVOD) platforms
Paywalls, trials and entitlements.
Creator streaming platforms
Memberships and exclusive content.
Streaming is used well beyond media: fitness classes, courses, church services and events all run on the same pipeline; see fitness app development and education software development.
What features does a video streaming app need?
The features users expect on day one.
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Adaptive bitrate streaming | Smooth playback |
| Downloads | Offline viewing |
| Continue watching | Retention |
| Subscriptions and trials | Revenue |
| Live chat | Live engagement |
| Casting | TV playback |
| Content management | Publish easily |
| Analytics | What viewers watch |
Integrations for video streaming apps
The services these apps typically connect to.
| System | What we connect |
|---|---|
| Video platforms | Encoding and hosting services |
| CDN | Global delivery |
| DRM | Content protection where licensed content requires it |
| Payments | Subscriptions and in-app purchase |
| Analytics | Viewing data |
| CMS | Catalog management |
Security, privacy and store rules for video streaming apps
Streaming apps handle licensed content and payments.
- Content licensing and DRM obligations.
- App store rules for digital subscriptions.
- Accessibility: captions and audio descriptions.
- Privacy laws for viewing data.
Our video streaming app development process
We validate the video streaming concept and target users, define a first release around the core loop, prototype and test the flows, build cross-platform or native in two-week sprints, prepare App Store and Google Play submissions, and launch with analytics and acquisition campaigns.
How much does it cost to build a video streaming app?
As a planning range, a video-on-demand app on a managed video platform commonly costs $100,000-$180,000 and a multi-device streaming platform with live and TV apps $180,000-$300,000+. Streaming delivery is an ongoing cost.
| Scope | Typical range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| VOD app on managed video platform | $100,000-$180,000 | 4-6 months |
| Live streaming app | $120,000-$220,000 | 5-7 months |
| Multi-device platform incl. TV | $180,000-$300,000+ | 6-10 months |
Technology for video streaming apps
Chosen for speed to both stores and long-term maintainability.
| Layer | Choice |
|---|---|
| Mobile | React Native or native players |
| TV | Platform-specific TV apps |
| Backend | Node.js or Python |
| Video | Managed encoding and CDN |
| Data | PostgreSQL |
| Payments | Subscriptions and in-app purchase |
Mistakes to avoid when building a video streaming app
What sinks apps in this category.
- Building an encoding pipeline from scratch unnecessarily.
- Ignoring TV platforms.
- No captions.
- Underestimating delivery costs.
- Weak search and recommendations.
- No offline mode.
Why choose Progression Agency for video streaming app development?
We build the app and help it get users.
- Managed video pipeline experience.
- Multi-device delivery.
- Media and creator marketing.
- You own the code and developer accounts.
- Headquartered in New York City, working with clients nationwide and worldwide.
Related app development services
See video marketing, fitness app development and app development cost.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a streaming app cost?
How long does streaming app development take?
Can you build an app like Netflix?
Do we need our own servers?
Can you build live streaming?
Can you build TV apps?
Can viewers download videos?
Do you support subscriptions?
What is DRM?
What is adaptive bitrate streaming?
Do you add captions?
Can you build a music or podcast app?
How much does streaming cost to run?
What tech stack do you use?
What should I look for in a streaming app developer?
Can you stream fitness classes?
Do you help market streaming apps?
Can you add live chat?
Who owns the app?
Where is Progression Agency located?
Do you work as a music streaming app development company too?
Planning an app?We build on-demand, live and subscription streaming apps for phones, tablets and connected TVs.
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