Custom Android app development: what it is, its main stages, and cost of service

Did you know that about 2.5 billion people are currently using an Android smartphone, spread out in about 190 countries as of 2022?

Android is hands-down one of the biggest smartphone processing units, according to Perpet.

Therefore, for users, companies, and customers, quality custom Android app development services are necessary today. 

The mobile web version of almost all websites is usually not properly optimized. Even if they are optimized, the app is better suited.

Also, the user would rather hang on to the app, and the chances of the client using the service or getting the product again from the app are quite high.

That is why you need to focus on a custom Android app. Let’s see what custom Android app development is, check the main stages and the general cost of the services in the area.

What is it?

A custom app means that the app is specifically designed for you by various third-party organizations. It can be an Android app tailored to your gym needs or an app that helps you count calories.

But your details are already fed, so you don’t need to go through the registration process, put in all the details, and then make a payment.

It can also be an app that lets you keep track of your clients. Whatever you need, a custom Android app could be developed that fulfills your requirement.

What are the main steps?

App development has to go through a series of steps and several brainstorming sessions to succeed.

For instance, the development team cannot start working immediately as they need to make the first analysis and research. Moreover, the client’s needs could be wide, like “I want an app to help people lose weight.”

Therefore, the experts would need more details and answer the basic questions like:

• “Do you need an app to control calorie intake?”
• “Do you need something that helps in exercising?”, or
• “Do you need an app that prevents overeating?”

Why do you need to solve such questions?

The Android developer team needs to know what exactly you’re looking for because putting many functionalities in one app will change many things. For instance, the time to finish and the cost.

Following are the steps to develop a custom app:

1. Analysis of your main requirements

The software development company you hire is going to analyze your needs. They’ll also write down a detailed list of functional and non-functional requirements of the app.

Based on the theme of the app, the team would also provide certain suggestions for your idea from their experience.

Their input might be valuable when the team has worked with several other clients and has developed similar apps.   

2. Develop a detailed write-up for you

Once the software team has all your prerequisites in place, they will follow up with a detailed write-up.

This would include all the services like mobile, web, UI/UX, or Q&A, along with an estimated budget, the time period, and the steps they will take to develop.  

3. The main development of the app

After you agree with the project details, the software development team will start working on the project.

They would start by writing the code using JAVA, followed by working on the design, implementing safety features, and finally optimizing the app. 

You can always go back and forth with the team and look at their progress, recommend changes, and receive a monthly report of the tasks.

Bear in mind that the app will be going through several stages of testing, so don’t worry when you see some problems with the app. 

4. Testing the app

Once the whole development process is over, it’s time to test the app. There is both functional and non-functional testing on the app.

The ease of usage, functionality, performance, and optimization should be constantly tested, and the flaws would be removed when detected. 

This is the longest step in the app development and the one that will take a maximum of your and the team’s time. The testing would be repeated till all the bugs are sorted and removed periodically. 

5. Delivery of the final result

After a period of testing, the app would be delivered to you within the time frame mentioned. If there’s a delay, you would be informed beforehand.

The software team would ensure you why the delay will occur and what they’re doing to shorten the time period. 

When you choose a software app developer, make sure you research them and know what kind of projects they have worked on previously and the kind of developer kits they work with. 

Cost of the app development

On average, if the employees are paid $40 per hour, the app development can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $100,000 depending on the needs of your app.

The app’s complexity drives the cost to the higher side. 

A simple app with a clean interface and less animation can be developed quicker, but the functionalities might be low.

Such an app would cost less than $40,000 as compared to a much more complicated app where you need several functions like an app that lets you make investments while simultaneously making payments and doing any form of money transactions.

Final thoughts 

If you have an idea, the custom Android app will turn it into reality. All you need to do is think more, and let the app development team do the groundwork.

Usually, an app takes anywhere between 4 months to a year, depending on the complexity of the application.

Now that you know what a custom Android app is, it is time to get one for you. Get a dedicated and professional team like Perpet backing your app.

Experts will ensure your app is bug-free, tested on multiple platforms, and delivered on time. You will earn profit and save your time and money in the long run.

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