For companies that want their app on Android phones and in Google Play

Android App Development

We design, build and publish Android apps that run smoothly across many phone models and meet Google Play’s rules: push notifications, Google Sign-In, Google Pay and staged rollouts.

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Overview

Android app development that works on the phones your customers actually own

Android runs on thousands of phone models, from flagships to budget handsets, with different screen sizes and manufacturer tweaks. We design, build and publish Android apps that stay smooth across that range and meet Google Play’s requirements.

We build with React Native, so the same code can later become an iPhone app. When a feature needs Android’s own APIs, we write that part in Kotlin.

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  • Small and large screens, older Android versions and mid-range hardware, not just the newest phone on a desk.

  • Firebase Cloud Messaging, Google sign-in and payments set up and tested on real phones.

  • Play Console, store listing, data safety form and staged rollouts, then an update for each new Android version.

Our projects

Featured work

A selection of products we’ve shipped.

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Scope

What’s included in our Android app development

What goes into an Android app, from the first workshop to the weeks after it appears on Google Play. Anything outside the agreed scope is quoted separately.

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Plan and design

  • Workshop on what the app must do for Android users
  • Screens that follow Material Design
  • A prototype tried on a few real Android phones
  • A release plan with the Android versions you need to support

Build

  • The Android app in React Native with TypeScript
  • Back-end, API and admin panel
  • Push notifications, Google Sign-In and Google Pay where they fit
  • Native Kotlin modules for features React Native doesn’t cover

Publish

  • Google Play developer account set up in your name
  • Internal and closed test tracks for your testers
  • Store listing, screenshots and the data safety form
  • Staged rollout and crash monitoring after release

Recognition

Recognized by the industry

Independent awards and client reviews, not just our own word.

5.0
Average rating on TechBehemoths & Clutch
30+
clients across the globe
7+
years of building digital products

Some of the companies we work with

Why Softclaire

An app that runs well on the phones people actually carry.

The Android risk is variety: low memory, old versions, odd screens. We test for it from the first sprint instead of after the first bad reviews.

Tell us about your app

  • Tested on a range of phones

    Every sprint we try small, large, older and mid-range devices, and we watch crash reports after release.

  • Built for Google Play rules

    Target API level, data safety form, permissions and background limits are handled before submission.

  • Light on battery and data

    We limit background work and keep downloads small, so the app doesn’t get blamed for a drained phone.

  • Your developer account

    The Google Play account, signing keys and the app are in your name, so you can move to another team whenever you like.

What we build

What we build into Android apps

The Android features users notice most, and how we use them.

  • Push notifications

    Order updates, reminders and messages through Firebase Cloud Messaging, sent at the right moment and easy to switch off.

  • Google Sign-In

    One-tap sign-in with a Google account, and ordinary e-mail sign-in for everyone else.

  • Google Pay and in-app billing

    Payments and subscriptions that follow Google Play’s billing rules.

  • Weak connections

    The app stays useful on a poor signal and catches up with the server when the phone is back online.

  • Camera, barcodes and files

    Photos, document scans, barcodes and file sharing, with permission prompts written in plain words.

  • Staged rollouts and crash monitoring

    New versions go to a small share of users first, and crash-free numbers are watched before everyone gets them.

Process

How an Android app project runs

Short cycles, with a build on your own Android phone from the first weeks.

  1. Plan and design

    We agree what the app does for Android users, design the screens to Material conventions and try a prototype on real phones.

  2. Build and test tracks

    Every two weeks you get a new build through Google Play’s internal track, to try on your phone and share with testers.

  3. Submit and roll out

    We prepare the store listing and data safety form, publish to a small share of users first, then widen the rollout.

  4. Update with Android

    We keep the app working with each new Android version and add features based on what users do.

Technology

Technology behind our Android apps

Common tools, with Google’s own where the app needs them.

  • Languages

    • TypeScript
    • Kotlin

  • Framework

    • React Native
    • Expo

  • Google services

    • Firebase Cloud Messaging
    • Google Sign-In
    • Google Pay
    • Play Console

  • Back-end

    • Node.js
    • NestJS
    • Laravel

  • Cloud and DevOps

    • AWS
    • DigitalOcean
    • Docker
    • Fastlane

Engagement models

Ways to work with us on your Android app

Build the Android app at a fixed price, keep developing it month by month and keep it working after launch. You always talk to the people building it.

  • Fixed-price Android app

    Most common

    A prototype of the main flow first, then the app built and published in phases, each with its own price and date.

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    • Phase one: a prototype tried on real Android phones
    • A test build every sprint
    • Code and accounts in your name

    Best when you want the app in Google Play.

  • Ongoing Android development

    Monthly

    Monthly capacity for the features your users ask for, from store reviews to support requests.

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    • Priorities set with you every sprint
    • Changes based on user feedback
    • Scale up or down with notice

    Best once the app is live and users are arriving.

  • Android app maintenance and support

    After launch

    Updates for each new Android release, crash monitoring and fixes, so the app keeps working.

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    • Support for each new Android release
    • Crash monitoring and fixes
    • Bug fixes within agreed response times

    Best for apps already in Google Play.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

Reviews from founders and teams we have built products with, also published on Clutch and TechBehemoths.

  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire is development company unlike (many) others. Friendly and flexible, good with deadlines and trustworthy. Experts in multiple fields. We are very happy to work with them as development partner. Very much recommended!

    Arno Bakker Co-owner at Mediascape
  • TechBehemoths

    We have been working with Softclaire for almost 2 years now, on our main product - an online gaming website, play-games.com. Being in the web games niche, things change fast so we need to adapt on the go - and we can trust them with this. They are easy to work with, proactive, and manage work flow very well. We value their transparency and their perseverance in every task they undertake.

    Stefan Naghi Co-founder at FIRST PIXEL SRL
  • TechBehemoths

    We approached Softclaire with nothing more than an idea and a few initial mockups for our SaaS product. Their team stepped in guiding us through strategic planning, development and devops. We are still working with them for ongoing maintenance and feature updates. If you're looking for a reliable, long-term technical partner, I highly recommend them.

    Alexandru Mihalache
  • Clutch

    Within 6 months of our app launch we have gained 750 users. We have had a huge boost in traffic on the platform since launch and have multiple 5 star ratings on the App Store. We have also had comments from other software developers commenting on how brilliant the app is structured.

    Nassouh Kabbani CFO at Pocketask Inc.
  • Clutch

    The team delivered everything on time and provided a mind map to showcase the progress. Overall, they were very flexible and committed to meeting expectations.

    Mihai Brebu Director at Puapi
  • TechBehemoths

    We had an idea for a tech startup in the medical niche, but we lacked the expertise to design and develop a product of this scale. Thankfully we found an amazing team that guided us through the process every step of the way.

    Aron Dumitrache Medtech Innovator
  • TechBehemoths

    A few months ago, I contacted them for a custom Perfex CRM module and the e-Invoice module. Their work is of exceptional quality, and I am extremely satisfied with both the quality and the budget. I highly recommend Softclaire to all businesses and investors!

    Mirela Marin
  • TechBehemoths

    Softclaire created a beautiful, functional website for us, exactly as we instructed.

    Paul Radovan CEO at Print Services

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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How much does it cost to develop an Android app?
It depends on the number of screens, the back-end behind them and features such as payments or offline use. A focused app is a modest project, one with accounts, payments and an admin panel is a large one. After a short workshop we give you a fixed price per phase. Our guide to what an app costs explains what drives the number.
How long does it take to build an Android app?
A focused first version takes a couple of months or more, longer with payments, several user types or integrations. We agree the timeline with the scope and put a new build on your phone every two weeks.
How long does Google Play review take?
Updates are usually reviewed within a few days. For some new developer accounts Google also asks for a closed test with real testers before the first public release. We check what applies to your account and plan for it.
Which Android versions and phones do you support?
We agree a minimum Android version with you, based on who your users are, and test on small, large and mid-range phones from different makers. The store’s crash reports then show which devices need attention.
Can the same app also run on iPhone?
Yes. React Native lets one codebase become an Android app and an iPhone one, so the second platform costs far less than starting again. See iOS app development, or mobile app development for the whole approach.
Should the app be written in Kotlin or React Native?
React Native suits most apps and is faster to build for both phones. Kotlin makes sense for heavy graphics, background services or deep use of Android system features. We tell you which one we would pick, and why, in the estimate.
Can you take over an Android app someone else built?
Yes. We review the code and the Google Play setup first, tell you plainly what is in good shape, then continue the work or rebuild the weak parts. Your developer account stays with you.

Let’s talk about your Android app

Tell us what you want to build. We reply with the next steps.

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Want the app on iPhone as well? See iOS app development. For the whole picture, see mobile app development. Need the screens designed first? See mobile app design. Building a first version? That’s MVP development.