.app Domain Price Comparison
A secure namespace built specifically for web, desktop, and mobile applications. .app requires an SSL/TLS certificate to load in modern browsers due to built-in HSTS preloading.
Enter a name to compare live registrar availability and calculate multi-year ownership totals:
Official .app Registrar Price Comparison
Ordered by 3-year Total Cost of Ownership. All prices verified against official registrar pages.
| Registrar | 1-Yr Registration | Annual Renewal | Privacy / Yr | 1-Year Total | 3-Year True Cost | 5-Year True Cost | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PorkbunReviewed 2026-07-19 BEST VALUE | $13.52 | $13.52 | Free | $13.52 | $40.56 | $67.60 | |
SpaceshipReviewed 2026-07-19 | $12.88 | $13.88 | Free | $12.88 | $40.64+$0.08 vs best | $68.40 | |
DynadotReviewed 2026-07-19 | $13.88 | $13.88 | Free | $13.88 | $41.64+$1.08 vs best | $69.40 | |
NamecheapReviewed 2026-07-19 | $14.98 | $16.98 | Free | $14.98 | $48.94+$8.38 vs best | $82.90 | |
GoDaddyReviewed 2026-07-19 | $14.99 | $22.99 | Free | $14.99 | $60.97+$20.41 vs best | $106.95 |
Renewal Price Hike Assessment
Risk Level: Low
Google Registry maintains fair, predictable wholesale rates with minimal renewal spikes.
WHOIS Privacy Rules for .app
Full WHOIS privacy proxy supported.
This generic TLD requires the mandatory $0.18/yr ICANN registry fee.
Technical & Registry Specifications
- Managing Registry
- Google Registry (Charleston Road Registry Inc.)
- TLD Category
- nTLD
- Registration Terms
- 1 to 10 years
- Target Audience
- Mobile app developers, web application creators, SaaS startups, and software utilities.
Frequently Asked Questions About .app
Why do .app domains require SSL certificates?
Google Registry included the entire .app extension on the browser HSTS preload list. This forces all web browsers to only connect over encrypted HTTPS, providing built-in security for users.