Android Development
When Native Android Matters
React Native handles most mobile apps well. But some Android apps need native—complex background services, hardware integrations, apps that need every ounce of performance, or products targeting Android-specific features.
We've built native Android apps for IoT products with Bluetooth mesh networking. Enterprise apps with custom device management. Consumer apps that needed to feel distinctly Android, not iOS-ported.
Native Kotlin gives you full access to Android's APIs, Material Design components that feel at home, and performance that JavaScript can't match. When that matters, we build native.
ClearSummit creates elegant solutions to challenges we threw at them with a minimal learning curve. They have a rare talent of understanding what they're building.
Kotlin + Jetpack Compose
Jetpack Compose is the future. We're already building with it.
Google's modern UI toolkit lets us build interfaces faster with cleaner, declarative code. Less boilerplate, better previews, seamless integration with the rest of Jetpack.
For apps supporting older Android versions, we still use the traditional View system where needed. The right tool for your version requirements.
Play Store Expertise
Google Play Console, app bundles, staged rollouts—we handle it.
Android deployment is more flexible than iOS but has its own complexities. APK splits, dynamic delivery, Play App Signing. We've shipped to millions of Android devices.
We know how to navigate Google Play review, optimize for different device categories, and handle the fragmentation that comes with Android's diverse ecosystem.
They were part of our product team, rather than just an outsourced delivery engagement. When we ran into issues, they could help us brainstorm the solution.
How We Work
Platform Strategy
Native Android isn't always the answer. We start by understanding your requirements and recommend React Native when it makes sense. If you need native, we'll explain exactly why.
Architecture First
MVVM with Clean Architecture. Dependency injection with Hilt. We design the app structure before writing code. Data flow, navigation patterns, module boundaries. All documented.
Iterative Internal Testing
You get working APKs via Firebase App Distribution every 2-week sprint. Real builds you can test on your devices, not just screenshots.
Play Store Launch
We handle the entire submission process. Store listing, staged rollouts, device targeting. Then we stick around for OS updates and feature iterations.
Our Stack
Android Technologies
Modern tools, native performance.
Native Android vs. React Native?
Choose native Android if: You need hardware integrations or background services. You want Material Design that feels authentically Android. Your app's performance requirements are demanding.
Choose React Native if: You need iOS and Android with limited budget. Your app is primarily data-driven. You want faster iteration and shared code.
We build both. We recommend what's right for your product, timeline, and users.
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Let's Talk Android
Tell us about your app. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether native Android is the right choice—and what it takes to build it right.