Android · Kotlin · Jetpack Compose
Android app developers in Romania
In shortWeDevelop is a Romanian software company whose developers build and take over native Android apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, for Google Play or private distribution on company devices. It suits warehouse and field tools, customer apps for Android-heavy markets, and apps that lean on background work or hardware, where a shared codebase would hold the product back.
At a glance
- Provider
- WeDevelop, a software company from Romania
- Clients
- Romania, the EU, the UK and North America
- Languages
- English and Romanian
- Invoicing
- EUR, GBP or RON
- Pricing
- Quoted after scoping, from your brief
- Contact
- office@wedevelop.ro
01Is this for you
When you specifically need Android developers
If the same simple app is going to both stores, you may want a cross-platform team instead. A dedicated Android focus pays off in situations like these.
- Staff use rugged phones, tablets or scanners in a warehouse, in a shop or in the field.
- Your customers are mostly on Android, including older mid-range phones with limited memory.
- The app relies on background sync, Bluetooth, NFC or camera pipelines that have to keep working reliably.
- You have an Android app that is falling behind the target API requirement or showing a poor crash rate.
- The app is for company devices only, and it should never appear in a public store.
02What you get
What a dedicated Android team takes care of
Android work is shaped by the variety of devices and by the rules of Google Play, so this is where most of the attention goes.
A modern Kotlin codebase
Compose UI, clear layers, automated tests and offline storage where the task calls for it, with older Java or XML migrated where it makes sense.
Testing on your device range
Your analytics or your purchase list decides which phones, OS versions and manufacturers are tested, including the cheap ones.
A route to the devices
Play Console setup with testing tracks and staged rollout, or private distribution on managed devices.
Audit of an existing app
Target API, dependencies, crash and ANR rates, build reproducibility and policy standing, written up as a list of risks.
03Which option
Google Play, private MDM or direct install
On Android the way an app reaches a phone is a real decision, with consequences for security, updates and cost. It is worth settling before the design starts.
| Route | Best when | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Public on Google Play | Customers install the app themselves, and you want staged rollouts and a store listing. | Play policies, the Data safety declaration and yearly target API deadlines all apply to you. |
| Private via managed Google Play or MDM | The app is for staff on company-owned phones, tablets or rugged devices that you enrol centrally. | You need an MDM and enrolled devices, and the rollout has to be organised with your IT team. |
| Direct APK install | A small fleet or dedicated kiosks have no access to a store. | You must build your own update mechanism and give up the rollout controls and crash data from Play. |
| Google Play plus other stores | Your audience includes Huawei phones without Google services. | Push, maps and billing may need a second implementation, and each store has its own review. |
The other big decision is Kotlin or shared code. An ordinary interface heading to both stores usually favours cross-platform, while low-end performance, heavy background work and hardware access favour Kotlin.
04Cost
What decides the cost of an Android app
We do not publish a price per app, because similar screens can hide very different work underneath. On Android these factors tend to change the estimate most.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Range of devices | Each additional OS version, screen size and manufacturer enlarges the test matrix, so your real device list matters. |
| Background and offline work | Sync that must survive manufacturer battery managers and overnight idle takes careful design and real-device checks. |
| Hardware | Barcode scanners, NFC, Bluetooth peripherals and camera pipelines depend on specific models and have to be tested on them. |
| Security requirements | Encrypted local storage, certificate pinning and compliance for sensitive data add both work and review. |
| Play Billing and policies | Subscriptions and in-app purchases bring their own flows, tests and policy constraints. |
| Existing code | A Java or XML app several target API levels behind may need storage or permission rewrites before any feature work. |
Android also has a yearly cost that is easy to forget, because Google raises the required target API level regularly. We include that upgrade work in the maintenance plan rather than treating it as a surprise.
05How to start
How an Android project starts
List the devices
The phones in your analytics, or the hardware you plan to buy, along with how often users will be offline.
Audit or definition
For an existing app, a written risk list. For a new one, journeys, integrations and the route to the device.
Build on real hardware
Compose screens and offline logic in two-week sprints, installed through an internal track on the phones that matter.
Gradual release
A closed group of real users first, then a staged rollout watched for crashes and ANRs, or an MDM rollout to your fleet.
06For an accurate quote
What to include in your request
The device list and the working conditions are what separate one Android project from another, so please start with those.
- The devices in use, or the ones you plan to buy.
- Connectivity: always online, sometimes offline or often offline.
- Whether the app is public or only for your own staff.
- Integrations, along with how sensitive the data is.
- For an existing app: access to the Play Console and the repository, if possible.
07Questions
Questions buyers ask about Android developers
How much does an Android app cost?
It is quoted after scoping, since the price depends on the device range, offline and background work, hardware and any existing code. An app for one known model of scanner and a public app for many phone types are very different budgets, even with identical screens.
How long does it take to build and publish an Android app?
The build length follows the scope, and publishing itself is comparatively quick. A Google Play update is usually reviewed within hours to a few days, a first submission can take longer, and a closed test plus a staged rollout add days that are well worth spending.
Should we build for Android first and add iOS later?
Often yes, if your users or staff are mostly on Android or the app runs on company hardware. Release on Android is also quicker and easier to reverse, so it is a practical place to prove an idea, though you should decide early whether the code will later be shared.
Can an Android app work offline on warehouse scanners?
Yes, and this is one of the strongest cases for native Android. Scans are stored locally and queued, and sync runs when a connection returns, with rules for conflicts. We test on the actual device models, because rugged hardware and its scanning software vary by manufacturer.
What happens if our app misses the Google Play target API deadline?
Google eventually restricts it, starting with new users no longer finding or installing it. The fix may be small or may force storage and permission changes, so we begin with an audit of the current state, and then plan the upgrade before any new features.
Can we distribute an Android app without Google Play?
Yes, through managed Google Play and an MDM for company devices, or through direct installation on dedicated hardware. Private distribution suits staff apps well, but with direct installation you need your own update mechanism, so it is best kept for small and controlled fleets.
Request a quote
Describe what you need. The enquiry goes to our team, and we reply by email with the next step.