Android App Development That Handles Real Devices
Android means thousands of different phones, not one. We build Android apps that are tested across real devices and screen sizes, submitted to Google Play properly, and maintained as Android itself keeps moving. Most clients launch on iPhone at the same time from one codebase, and we will help you weigh that honestly.
What our Android development covers
- Built for device variety. Layouts and performance tested across the range of Android phones your users actually own, not only the newest flagship.
- Accounts, payments and subscriptions. Google Play billing and account systems set up to Play policy, so your app is not fighting compliance later.
- Google Play submission handled. Listings, data safety declarations, review responses and staged rollouts, handled by a team with 300+ launches.
- Updates and maintenance. Android versions, target API requirements and Play policy changes handled under a maintenance plan.
The cross-platform alternative, honestly
Most of our clients launch on iPhone and Android together from one React Native codebase, which costs less to build and to maintain than two separate native apps. If your app is platform-led, native is right and this page is for you. If you mainly need both stores with a great product, read the React Native page before you decide.
Android app development cost and timeline
Ranges match our published cost guides. Device testing is part of the price, not an extra, because an Android app that only works on one phone is not finished.
| Type of app | Typical build cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Production grade app on this platform | $60,000 to $120,000+ | Custom backend, payments, admin panel, store launch |
| Simpler single platform app | From $25,000 | Few screens, basic accounts, no custom backend |
| Maintenance | 15 to 20% of build cost per year | OS updates, store policy changes, small fixes |
Every quote is individual and written, after a fit check. If both platforms are likely, we price the one-codebase option next to the native one so you can compare.
How we build your app
- 01
Fit check
A short call to understand your product, your users and where the project stands. If we are not the right team, we say so.
- 02
Scope and plan
We turn your idea or your existing app into a written plan with features, cost and timeline before build work starts.
- 03
Design
Screens and flows are designed and approved by you first, so there are no surprises when the app is built.
- 04
Build in sprints
Development in two week sprints with a working version you can open on your own phone at the end of each one.
- 05
Testing on real devices
We test on real iOS and Android devices, not just simulators, and fix what real use turns up.
- 06
Store launch
We handle App Store and Google Play submission, review questions and release.
- 07
Support after launch
Monitoring, updates and small improvements continue under a maintenance plan, so the app does not rot.
Work we have shipped
Frequently asked questions
How much does Android app development cost?
A production grade Android app usually lands between $60,000 and $120,000 or more depending on scope, with simpler apps from $25,000. Launching iOS too is usually cheaper from one cross-platform codebase than as a second native build.
Why does Android testing take more effort?
Because Android runs on thousands of device models with different screens and versions. We test on real devices across that range, which is where most cheap Android builds quietly fail their users.
Can you take over our existing Android app?
Yes. Takeovers start with a free check of the app and codebase and a written verdict on what can be kept. See the app rescue and takeover page.
Do the accounts stay in my name?
Yes. Your Google Play account, your code and your data are in your name from day one, and everything transfers with you if you ever leave.
Not sure where your app stands?
Start with a free app check. Two engineers look at your product and your code, and tell you honestly what is working, what is not, and what it would take to fix it. If the report is genuinely useful, all we ask for is a testimonial.