Android app development services for every device
Android runs on thousands of phone models, with different screens, chips and versions, which is why so many Android apps feel slow or break on some devices. Our Android app development services design, build and test apps that work well across the range your customers actually use. We build with Kotlin, or with Flutter or React Native when the app also needs to run on iPhone, and handle Google Play setup, testing and launch.
What Android app development services include
A good Android app follows Google’s Material Design so it feels familiar, adapts to screen sizes from small phones to foldables and tablets, and handles slower devices and networks gracefully. We decide early which Android versions and devices to support, based on your audience, and test on real hardware throughout. Small details matter on Android too: the back gesture, notifications, permissions and battery use all shape whether people keep the app.
If you need an Android app developer in NYC, we are a New York agency working with businesses across the US and the UK. Your app is published in your own Google Play Console account, and once the work is paid in full, the code and accounts are yours.
Signs you need an Android app
- Many of your customers use Android phones
- Your iPhone app has no Android version
- Your Android app gets poor reviews for crashes
- You need features that a website can’t offer
- Your field team uses Android devices
What’s included in our Android app development services
Design, development, testing and launch on Google Play.
Product strategy
Users, goals and a focused first version, with a roadmap for later releases.
UX and UI design
Screens designed with Material Design, adapted for phones, foldables and tablets.
App development
Built in Kotlin, or with Flutter or React Native for a shared iOS and Android codebase.
Device testing
Testing on real devices across screen sizes and Android versions your users have.
Backend and APIs
Accounts, data, notifications, payments and integrations built and hosted securely.
Google Play launch
Store listing, data safety form, testing tracks and release management.
Android app development services in depth
What makes Android development different, and how we handle it.
Designing for many devices
Android screens range from small budget phones to large foldables. We design layouts that adapt rather than stretch, test on low-end devices as well as flagships and keep the app light, because many users have limited storage and data. The result is an app that feels fast on older phones too. We also test with slow network conditions, because many users open apps on the move.
Testing before Google Play
Google Play has testing tracks for internal, closed and open testing, and new personal developer accounts must run a closed test before publishing to everyone. We use those tracks to get feedback, catch crashes and fix device-specific problems before a full release.
Quality after launch
Google Play reports crashes and freezes through Android vitals, and apps with poor stability can be shown less often. We monitor stability after every release, fix issues quickly and roll out updates in stages, so a problem reaches as few users as possible.
How our Android app development works
Clear phases from discovery to launch, with a progress update every week.
- Step 01
Discovery
Users, devices, features and the first version agreed, with each phase scoped.
- Step 02
Design
Screens and prototypes designed and tested on real devices.
- Step 03
Build and test
Development in short cycles, with test builds on Google Play testing tracks.
- Step 04
Launch and grow
Staged release on Google Play, then updates based on usage and stability data.
Why Griffon for Android app development services
We design, build, launch and market apps in one team, and we can build the backend and website the app depends on. If you already have an iPhone app, we can match its design and features so both versions feel like the same product.
The app is published in your Google Play Console account. Once the work is paid in full, the design, code and accounts are yours.
Part of our Mobile app development ↗2 hours
our usual reply to a new inquiry, one business day at most
Weekly
progress updates, plus a monthly report with the data and the work done
One team
strategy, design, development and marketing under one roof
You own it
the design, code and accounts are yours once the work is paid in full
Questions about Android app development services, answered
What do Android app development services include?
Product strategy, design, development, testing on real devices, backend and APIs, Google Play setup and launch, and updates after release.
Kotlin, Flutter or React Native?
Kotlin suits apps that need deep Android features or the best performance. Flutter or React Native suits apps that must run on Android and iPhone from one codebase. We recommend one after discovery.
Which Android versions will the app support?
We decide based on your audience and the features you need, usually covering the large majority of active devices. We also test on the oldest devices you choose to support, not only the newest ones.
Who owns the app?
You do. The app is published in your Google Play Console account, and the code is yours once the work is paid in full.
How much does an Android app cost?
It depends on the features, design and backend. We scope and price each phase before it starts.
Get a free app proposal
A 30-minute call. No deck, no pressure. Bring the site, the numbers and the goal, and leave with a plan and a price.