ANDROID APP DEVELOPMENT

Android app development refers to the design and development of apps meant to run on Android operating systems. Android was created by Google to be used as a mobile operating system on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones as well as numerous other devices with touch screens. Chromebooks and some smart televisions, such as those from Sony, also operate on Android systems. Any of these devices might run apps developed for Android.

Android developers must write the apps in special programming languages. Those include C++, Java and Kotlin. These are different from the languages used for other types of apps, especially iOS apps.

When looking for a professional partner to help you develop Android apps, it's important to understand your business goals. Why you need the app and what solutions it might offer your customers or staff are critical considerations, as that helps you know the type of developers you're looking for.

Once you understand your goals, look for Android app development services that can support you in meeting those goals. You might consider working with:

• Freelance developers, which are individual contractors you hire for specific app development jobs. This might be a good decision if you want to develop a basic app or simply piggyback on existing solutions but add your own branding. A single freelance developer is unlikely to have the skills to completely design, develop and implement a flagship app product or a complicated business app solution, though.
• An app development company, such as Net Solutions. App development companies typically provide a wider range of services and support businesses of all sizes across various industries. Some app dev firms work exclusively in specific niches, such as healthcare, while others provide more general services.

Net Solutions offers so much more than app dev. An agile, end-to-end process lets our teams take time to understand your business needs and partner with you to design solutions that work for your clients and staff. At Net Solutions, our goal isn't to tick the boxes and deliver a product that matches specs. Our goal is to rise above that bar and provide efficient, streamlined and creative solutions that drive customer satisfaction and revenue for your business.

Our teams have experience with B2C, B2B and B2B2C development for startups, SMBs and enterprise organizations. The dev teams work with Java and Kotlin, and we also have experience with Xamarin to support cross-platform work so your app can reach more users.

In short: Net Solutions offers comprehensive Android app development services, and we don't stop there.

App development costs range widely, and the main factor in differing cost levels is the complexity of the app being designed. Business of Apps puts the average range of app dev costs between $40,000 and $120,000, and extremely unique or complex flagship products can run even higher. On the flip side, simple apps built using open-source code and customized for your brand may run lower than those figures.

The only way to know how much the app you want or need might cost is to get an estimate. If you have an Android app development project in mind, reach out to Net Solutions today. Share a bit about what you want to do, and our teams can provide options and estimates.

Again, the app’s complexity is often the determining factor for dev timelines, but an average expectation is between four and six months. A full implementation of a from-scratch Android app might even take longer.

A minimum viable product might be developed in a faster timeline to get something out to users and then you can build from there, but whether or not this is a good solution depends on your needs. If you're trying to provide something to make customers’ lives easier, you may want to wow them with a better launch, and waiting to introduce a more comprehensive app can make sense.

Other factors that can impact the timeline of an Android app development project include, but aren't limited to:

• Your own business decisions. If you're not yet settled completely on what you want to do with your app and need to work through that with your design and development team, actual development work can be delayed.
• What type of app you need. Apps that work only on one platform, such as smartphones, might be less time-consuming to develop than apps that need to work across platforms.
• Required integrations. Adding other elements into the mix can increase the work developers have to do, which drives up the timeline.

Android app development and use is inherently fairly secure. Every Android app resides in its own security "sandbox," which means your app is never mixing it up with other apps. Every Android app also has a unique virtual machine, so code from various apps always runs in isolation. Security concerns for one app don't mean concerns for other apps.

But Net Solutions goes beyond the standard security offered by Android dev, working to ensure your app data remains as secure as possible. Our dev teams have worked with clients in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, to create internal and external solutions that are safe and secure for clients and in-house resources to use.

Yes. Net Solutions offers support for submitting your solution to the app stores. That includes app optimization, which is the work done to help ensure your app can be found easily by users and that it shows up high in the store search results when people look for apps with relevant terms. 

Net Solutions offers a full-range of Android app development services, including ongoing support for testing and implementation. Once your app is launched, you can get modifications to it. For more information about how we support clients or the types of modifications you can get to apps and when, contact Net Solutions.

Source code is a complex topic, and whether or not you own the code depends on how the development was completed. For example, many app projects may begin based on open-source coding. This can create efficiencies and drive faster time to market for your apps.

However, Net Solutions won't hold your code hostage, and our teams work via transparent processes to keep you in the know about your app. If you're concerned about how much control you have over your app and code, particularly once the development is complete, contact us to talk about your options and what we can do for your business. 

All you need is an idea for an app solution and our contact form. Click on the Contact Us button at the top of this page and let us know a little about you and how we can help. Our teams will work with you to take it from there.