Android app development for Android and iOS, from a codebase

The costs depend on the scope, interfaces and complexity. A structured MVP typically costs between 20,000 and 60,000 euros. With Flutter, an iOS version can be built at the same time, which often reduces the overall costs by 30 to 50 percent compared to two separate native apps.

A first usable MVP usually takes 8 to 16 weeks. With Flutter, there is no need for a separate iOS team: Android and iOS are created simultaneously from one code base, which shortens the overall development time.

Flutter enables simultaneous development for Android and iOS from one codebase. The app compiles directly to native ARM code, the performance is comparable to Kotlin apps, without a JavaScript bridge. At the same time, you only need one team, one maintenance infrastructure and one code base for both platforms.

We think about app projects holistically: Flutter app, backend, role logic, admin area, push notifications, offline capability and API connections, all from a single source.

Yes. We accompany the rollout in the Google Play Store, set up technical operations on German server locations in Frankfurt or Nuremberg and can take over monitoring, updates and further development.

Many agencies claim it, few can prove it. High-quality apps are created when an in-house team thinks about the backend, interfaces, operations and quality assurance right from the start. CodeGuides GmbH develops Android and iOS apps with Flutter from a code base, completely in-house in Germany, with proven projects in real operations: 100,000+ users, logistics, industry, medium-sized businesses. See for yourself in a free initial consultation.

Flutter itself is free and open source. The savings lie in development: Since Flutter uses a single code base for Android and iOS, there is no need for a second team of developers. Compared to two separate native apps, Flutter typically saves 30 to 50% of the total cost. A Flutter MVP already includes both platforms and is between 20,000 and 60,000 euros, depending on the scope.

For a professional Android app with backend, interfaces, role logic, Play Store rollout and stable operation, a freelancer is the wrong tool. Individual developers can get sick, quit, or be overbooked, with no plan B for your project. CodeGuides is a well-rehearsed in-house team from Germany that takes full responsibility: from the initial assessment through development to ongoing operations. No dependence on one person, but predictable results.

Ask each agency three questions: First: who is actually doing the work, your own team or outsourcing? Secondly, can you show me Android references that are live today? Third: who is my contact for operations and updates after the launch? An agency that doesn't answer these questions clearly isn't worth the risk. CodeGuides answers all three in a free initial consultation.

Ongoing costs of an Android app: Google Play developer account (25 USD one-time), server and cloud hosting (50 to several hundred euros per month), updates for Android version changes. With Flutter apps, there is no separate iOS maintenance budget; an update affects both platforms at the same time, which halves the ongoing effort.

The Google Play Store Review process typically takes a few hours to 3 business days after submission. The total time until publication depends primarily on the development time: a simple MVP is possible in 8 to 12 weeks, more complex apps require 12 to 20 weeks. With Flutter, Android and iOS develop in parallel, so both platforms can go live at the same time.