Android App Development — Native Kotlin Builds
Android has over 24,000 distinct device models in active use. A native Kotlin app handles that fragmentation far better than a wrapped web view or a cross-platform bridge.
We build Android applications using Kotlin with Jetpack Compose for the UI layer and follow the MVVM architecture pattern. This keeps the codebase readable for any Android developer who picks it up later, and makes feature additions straightforward rather than painful. We scope each project around your actual user base — if your analytics show 80% of users on Android 11 and above, we do not waste time building fallbacks for Android 8.
The service includes Google Play Developer account setup if needed, internal testing track configuration, and a staged rollout plan so you can catch issues before they reach your full user base. We also integrate Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics by default, giving you real usage data from day one.
If you already have an iOS app and want a parallel Android build, we offer a discounted rate and can align the two project timelines. Ask about this during the initial call.
How it unfolds
Defining goals, audience, platform scope, and technical boundaries before a single line of code is written.
UI wireframes, navigation flow, data model — decisions that shape everything downstream.
Iterative build cycles with checkpoint reviews, keeping scope aligned with timeline and budget.
Device-specific QA, performance checks, and guided submission to App Store and Google Play.
Project stages
Discovery
- Device and OS version targeting based on your audience data
- API and backend review
- Architecture plan and written spec
Development sprints
- Biweekly builds shared via internal Play testing track
- Core screens, navigation, data layer
- Third-party SDK integration (payments, maps, push notifications)
Testing
- Manual testing on physical devices spanning 6 screen sizes
- Automated UI tests for critical user paths
- Firebase Crashlytics integration and baseline stability check
Google Play submission
- Store listing setup and metadata
- Staged rollout configuration (10% then full)
- Policy compliance review before submission
Handoff
- Code documentation and README
- 30-day bug fix coverage post-launch