Android app development tested on the devices your users carry
We build native Android apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, test them across a range of screen sizes and OS versions, and keep them compliant with Google Play’s changing requirements.
Book a discovery callWhat makes Android development different?
Android runs on thousands of device models from many manufacturers, each with different screen sizes, chipsets, and battery management. Good Android work plans for that variety from the start, with responsive layouts, careful background processing, and testing on real hardware.
What you get
Jetpack Compose UI
Material Design 3 interfaces that adapt to phones, foldables, and tablets.
Device coverage plan
A test matrix based on the devices and OS versions your users actually have.
Reliable background work
Sync, notifications, and uploads that behave well under Android battery limits.
Google ecosystem features
Google Pay, Firebase Cloud Messaging, Maps, and Wear OS where relevant.
Google Play readiness
Data safety forms, target API level compliance, and staged rollouts.
Ongoing updates
Yearly API level updates so the app stays available on Google Play.
Technology stack
Google’s recommended modern Android stack.
Languages and UI
- Kotlin
- Jetpack Compose
- Material Design 3
Architecture
- Coroutines
- Room
- WorkManager
- Hilt
Testing
- JUnit
- Espresso
- Firebase Test Lab
Services
- Firebase
- Google Maps Platform
- Google Pay
How a project runs, start to finish
Each stage has a clear output, so you always know what you’re paying for and what comes next.
Discovery
We map users, goals, risks, and must-have features, then agree on a written scope, milestones, and estimate before design starts.
UX and UI design
Wireframes and a clickable prototype let you test the flow with real users before a line of production code is written.
Build in sprints
Two-week sprints end with a working build you can install on your own phone, plus a short demo and a list of what’s next.
Testing and QA
Automated tests, device testing, accessibility checks, and security review run throughout the build, not just at the end.
Launch
We prepare store listings, handle App Store and Google Play submission, and set up analytics and crash reporting.
Support and growth
After release we monitor stability, ship OS updates, and plan the next features based on real usage data.
Cost and timeline factors
Device coverage and background behavior are the factors teams most often underestimate.
- Number of screens and custom components
- Range of devices and Android versions to support
- Offline sync and background processing
- Hardware features such as Bluetooth, NFC, or camera
- The Google Play developer registration fee, a one-time $25, paid by your company
Frequently asked questions
Do you test on real Android devices?
Yes. We combine physical devices with cloud device labs to cover the models in your test matrix.
What is Google Play’s target API level requirement?
Google requires apps to target a recent Android API level to publish updates. We handle these upgrades as part of maintenance.
Can you build for Android tablets and foldables?
Yes. Compose layouts can adapt to larger and folding screens when that’s part of the scope.
Kotlin or Java?
New work is in Kotlin, which Google recommends. We can maintain and gradually migrate existing Java code.
Related services and resources
Planning an Android app?
Tell us who your users are and we’ll propose a device coverage plan.
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