Ortem Technologies

    Mobile App Development

    Android App Development Company

    Native Kotlin. Jetpack Compose. Google Play Ready.

    We build high-performance native Android apps in Kotlin — from startup MVPs to enterprise-scale platforms. US-managed team, clear pricing, delivery in 8–16 weeks.

    All Mobile Services
    Clients Worldwide
    300+
    Projects Delivered
    1,000+
    Rated on Clutch & GoodFirms
    5/5
    Years Experience
    13+

    Native Android buys you two things a cross-platform framework can't fully match: the entire Android API surface on day one of a new OS release, and hardware access that goes deeper than what a bridging layer typically exposes — Wear OS, Android Auto, background services with fine-grained power management, sensor fusion. If your app's differentiator lives in that territory, native is worth the two-codebase cost.

    Why Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, not Java

    We build new Android apps in Kotlin with Jetpack Compose for the UI layer — Google's own recommended stack since 2019 (Kotlin) and 2021 (Compose). Compose's declarative model cuts the boilerplate that made classic Android View-based UI slow to iterate on, and Kotlin's null-safety and coroutines eliminate whole categories of the crashes that plagued Java-era Android apps. We still maintain legacy Java/XML codebases for clients who need it, but every new build starts on the modern stack.

    Architecture and testing

    Every new build follows MVVM with a clean-architecture split between data, domain, and UI layers, using Hilt for dependency injection and Coroutines/Flow for async work. That separation is what makes unit testing viable — business logic doesn't depend on an Activity or Compose tree, so we can cover it without spinning up the Android runtime. Instrumented tests then cover the parts that do need a device or emulator: navigation flows, permission handling, and hardware integrations.

    Ready to build your Android app? Get a free proposal → Tell us about your project; we'll scope it and reply within 48 hours.

    Why native

    Why Choose Native Android Development?

    Native Kotlin & Jetpack Compose

    Modern Android development with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Clean architecture, coroutines, and Material You design — apps that feel native because they are.

    High-Performance Engineering

    Optimized for Android hardware diversity. We target smooth 60fps on mid-range devices, minimize APK size, and instrument with Android Profiler before every release.

    Full API & Hardware Integration

    Camera2, Bluetooth, NFC, biometrics, push notifications, in-app purchases, location, and sensors — we integrate the full Android hardware and platform API surface.

    Google Play Compliant

    We handle Play Store submission, policy compliance, data safety declarations, and ongoing updates — including Android version compatibility as Google releases new APIs.

    What we build

    Android Apps We Build

    • Consumer apps (social, fitness, marketplace)
    • FinTech & mobile banking apps
    • Healthcare & mHealth patient apps
    • On-demand delivery & logistics apps
    • Enterprise field service tools
    • Android TV & Wear OS extensions
    • IoT device companion apps
    • EdTech & e-learning platforms

    How we work

    Our Android Delivery Process

    1. 01

      Discovery & Technical Scoping

      We map your feature set against the Android APIs it needs, agree on min SDK support, and produce a binding project charter with fixed timeline and milestones.

    2. 02

      Architecture & UI Build

      MVVM with clean architecture, Hilt for DI, and Jetpack Compose for UI — built out screen by screen against a shared design system.

    3. 03

      Hardware & API Integration

      Camera2, Bluetooth, NFC, biometrics, and sensors are wired in and tested across a device lab spanning budget to flagship hardware.

    4. 04

      QA, Play Store Submission & Handover

      Automated tests run in CI on every PR; manual QA covers device fragmentation. We handle Play Store submission and data-safety compliance, then hand over the repo and CI access.

    Investment

    Android App Cost & Timeline

    ScopeTypical CostTimeline
    MVP (core flows, native Android)$25,000 – $45,0008–12 weeks
    Growth app (payments, real-time, hardware integrations)$45,000 – $90,00014–20 weeks
    Enterprise (Wear OS, Android Auto, complex integrations)$90,000+20+ weeks

    Ranges reflect fixed-scope quotes after a discovery call — not hourly billing. Every quote is itemised by feature.

    FAQ

    Android Development FAQ

    A native Android MVP covering core features typically takes 8–12 weeks from design kickoff to Google Play submission. More complex apps with real-time features, payment integrations, and custom hardware integrations take 14–20 weeks. We ship in two-week sprints so you see working software throughout, not just at the end.

    Native Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose) gives you access to the full Android API surface, the best performance on Android hardware, and deeper integration with Android-specific features like widgets, Wear OS, and Android Auto. If you need to ship iOS and Android simultaneously on a tighter budget, Flutter or React Native are strong alternatives. We build all three and help you choose based on your specific requirements.

    We build with Kotlin as the primary language and Jetpack Compose for modern declarative UI. Architecture-wise we follow MVVM with clean architecture, use Hilt for dependency injection, Retrofit/OkHttp for networking, Room for local persistence, and Coroutines/Flow for async work. For backend connectivity we work with REST APIs, GraphQL, Firebase, and WebSockets.

    Yes. We take over Android codebases built by other teams for ongoing maintenance, feature development, and API/OS version upgrades. We start with a code and architecture audit to assess test coverage, dependency health, and technical debt before committing to a support retainer.

    A native Android MVP typically runs $25,000–$45,000 over 8–12 weeks. A growth-stage app with payments, real-time features, and hardware integrations runs $45,000–$90,000 over 14–20 weeks. Enterprise builds with Wear OS, Android Auto, or complex system integrations start at $90,000. Every quote is fixed-scope after a free discovery call, itemised by feature.

    Yes. We agree on a minimum SDK target during discovery based on your user base — typically API 26+ (Android 8.0) covers 95%+ of active devices in most markets. We test against a device lab spanning budget to flagship hardware so performance holds up on the low end, not just the device the demo was built on.

    We build data-safety declarations, privacy policy links, and permission justifications into the submission package from day one — the most common cause of Play Store rejection is a mismatch between declared and actual data usage. We also monitor Play Console policy updates so previously-approved apps don't get flagged after a policy change.

    Need both platforms?

    Need iOS Too?

    If you need to ship iOS and Android simultaneously, Flutter lets us share 90%+ of the codebase without sacrificing quality. We build native Android, native iOS, Flutter, and React Native — and help you choose the right approach for your product.

    Flutter DevelopmentiOS App Development

    Ready to Build Your Android App?

    Tell us about your project. We'll scope it, estimate it, and give you a transparent proposal — all within 48 hours.

    Also see: Mobile App Development · iOS App Development · Flutter Development · React Native Development