Android native (Kotlin)

A native Android app (Kotlin) is developing an app directly for Android with native tools (Kotlin, Jetpack/current Google frameworks): maximum performance, full access to device and system capabilities, native look (Material) and behavior, readiness for new Android features. Honestly about the technology choice, this is key: 'native' is NOT a synonym for 'right' in every case. The plus is maximum quality and capabilities for Android; the minus is it is ONLY Android. Need both Android and iOS? Natively that is two apps (Kotlin + Swift) = double development and maintenance; then it is more honest to consider cross-platform (React Native 835 / Flutter 836) — we will propose it if it fits. Honestly about Android fragmentation, this is an important specific: Android has a HUGE variety of manufacturers, screen sizes, OS versions and skins. This means more testing and compatibility nuances than on iOS — we account for it, but 'perfect on each of thousands of devices' cannot be guaranteed; we test on a current representative set. Honestly about scale: an app is a large project, the price depends on functionality; a Google Play Developer account is needed (separate), the app goes through review (can be rejected). Honestly about maintenance: updates for new Android versions/devices are ongoing work. Honestly about success: quality does NOT guarantee downloads and revenue (marketing and ASO 844+ are needed). Honestly about access: requirements/design are needed. An important boundary: this is native Android; iOS is 833, cross-platform is 835/836/837. Picture this: instead of 'a compromise' — maximum for Android where it is needed. The base price starts from 200,000 ₽ (strongly depends on functionality).

• You need maximum quality and performance on Android.
• Full access to Android device capabilities is required.
• Cross-platform hits limits on Android.
• Hard to cover the variety of Android devices without native development.

• Development of a native Android app in Kotlin
• Full access to device and system capabilities
• Native look (Material) and behavior
• Testing on a representative set of devices (accounting for fragmentation)
• Help with Google Play publishing (review, requirements)
• An honest assessment: native or cross-platform
• Indicating boundaries (Android only; Google account/fees; maintenance)
• Handover and review with you

• A fast app with maximum Android capabilities
• Device fragmentation accounted for (representative testing)
• Native UX, readiness for new Android versions
• A strong Android app (iOS and success — separate)

• We clarify requirements, audience, whether iOS is needed; collect spec/design
• We develop in Kotlin, test on various devices
• We help with publishing, honestly set boundaries and a maintenance plan

• Is native Android always better than cross-platform?

  No, it is a trade-off. Native Android gives maximum quality, but covers ONLY Android — iOS needs separate development. If you need both platforms, cross-platform (835/836) is often more reasonable. We will honestly advise for your task rather than 'native always'.

• Will it work perfectly on all Android devices?

  Honestly — 'perfect on each' cannot be guaranteed: Android has huge fragmentation (thousands of models, versions, skins). We test on a current representative set and account for compatibility nuances, which covers the vast majority of users, but an absolute for every device is impossible — that is a platform feature.

• How much does it cost and what about store fees?

  The price depends on functionality (an app is a large project), the stated one is a base starting one. Plus honestly: a Google Play Developer account and the Google Play commission on payments/subscriptions are needed — these are external costs. And the app goes through Google review (can be rejected per rules). We will calculate by your spec.