Android App Development Services
Native Android apps built in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Production-ready, Google Play approved, and fully yours from day one.
Why Native Android Still Wins for Certain Products
Android commands over 70% of global smartphone market share. For products targeting a broad or cost-conscious audience, or for apps that need deep integration with Android-specific APIs — NFC, background services, custom launchers, device management, or hardware peripherals — native Android development delivers what cross-platform cannot.
Lycore builds Android apps in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose. We do not maintain Java codebases or use legacy XML-based layouts. If Flutter or React Native makes more sense for your product, we will tell you — we build both.
Every Android app we deliver goes through full Google Play submission including Play policy compliance, store listing configuration, internal and closed testing tracks, and production rollout management.
What We Build on Android
We cover the full range of Android application types across phones, tablets, and enterprise devices.
Consumer Android Apps
Play Store apps built for the global Android audience. We design for fragmentation — your app works properly across Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, and the hundreds of other Android devices your users actually have.
Enterprise and MDM Apps
Apps distributed through Android Enterprise, managed Google Play, or MDM solutions. Field service tools, kiosk applications, and device management integrations that work within your IT infrastructure.
IoT and Hardware Integration
Android apps that communicate with hardware via Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, USB, or custom serial protocols. Android’s open hardware access model makes it the better platform for device-connected applications.
Fintech and Payments
Payment flows and financial interfaces built with Google Pay, Stripe, and custom payment processor integrations. Biometric authentication, encrypted storage, and Play Integrity API for fraud prevention.
Location and Mapping Apps
Apps built around Google Maps, location tracking, geofencing, and navigation. Delivery apps, fleet management tools, and field service applications where real-time location is a core feature.
Android Tablet Apps
Apps optimised for Android tablets and large-screen devices including foldables. Jetpack Compose’s adaptive layout system handles multiple screen sizes from a single codebase without bespoke workarounds.
Our Android Development Process
From scoping to Google Play live — structured, transparent, and predictable.
Discovery &
Scoping
Architecture &
Data Modelling
UI Design &
Compose Layouts
Kotlin
Development
QA Across
Device Range
Google Play
Submission
Maintenance &
OS Updates
Android Tech Stack
Every tool we use on Android projects is production-tested and current.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers about Android development from engineers who build with it daily.
How much does Android app development cost?
A focused single-platform Android app with core features typically starts around USD 12,000. A full-featured app with backend API, authentication, push notifications, payment integration, and admin dashboard typically falls between USD 25,000 and USD 50,000. We give you a fixed price after a scoping session so there are no surprises during the project.
How do you handle Android fragmentation?
Android fragmentation — the wide range of screen sizes, OS versions, and manufacturer customisations — is a real challenge that separates good Android developers from average ones. We address it at the architecture level with Jetpack Compose’s adaptive layout system, by setting a minimum SDK version appropriate to your target audience, by testing on a representative set of physical devices and emulators, and by using Firebase Test Lab for broader device coverage. We document the supported device and OS range before development begins.
Should I build Android native or use Flutter or React Native?
If you need both Android and iOS simultaneously and your app does not require deep Android-specific integration, Flutter or React Native is almost always the better choice on cost and speed. We recommend native Android when your app requires deep hardware access (BLE, NFC, USB peripherals), custom Android launchers, MDM or enterprise device management integration, or when you are building Android-only and want the full depth of the Jetpack ecosystem. We build all three, so we give you the honest recommendation.
How long does Android app development take?
A focused Android MVP typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from signed contract to Google Play submission. A full-featured app with complex backend logic, third-party integrations, and extensive device testing typically takes 14 to 20 weeks. Google Play review typically takes 2 to 7 days for new apps. We manage the entire submission process including responding to any policy issues until your app is live.
Who owns the code and Google Play account after the project?
You own everything. All Kotlin source code, Android Studio projects, design files, and your Google Play Console account are yours. We operate within your developer account, not our own. This is covered in our standard contract before any work begins. We retain zero rights to anything built during the engagement and provide full documentation and handover support.
Building an Android App?
Tell us what you are building. We will give you an honest scope, a fixed price, and engineers who know Android properly.
