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Custom Android App Development for Your Business

Android holds around 70 percent of the smartphone market in Germany and across Europe, making it the dominant platform in B2B environments such as logistics, field service, and manufacturing. Cayas Software is your experienced Android app development company for the B2B sector, building tailored solutions for over twelve years, from the first idea through to your Google Play Store launch.

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Full Service

From concept to launch

Custom Development

Perfectly tailored to your project

Time and Cost-Efficient

Thanks to modern technologies and cross-platform expertise

Why Custom Android App Development Makes Sense for Your Business

Android offers companies a reach that no other operating system can match. With around 70 percent market share among smartphones, it is the go-to platform in B2B industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and field service. Many enterprise devices in these sectors run Android because the operating system can be configured and managed flexibly at scale. If you want to digitize internal processes or put powerful tools in the hands of your workforce, Android is almost always the right starting point.

For over 12 years, Cayas Software has delivered successful Android apps for companies across a wide range of industries. We combine modern technologies like Kotlin and .NET MAUI with a genuine understanding of B2B processes. Our work for companies such as flaschenpost SE, DSP, and CLAAS shows what becomes possible when technical expertise meets real business requirements.

Full Service or Flexible Support

Whether you need a complete project from app design to post-launch support or targeted assistance, you decide how we work together.

Fast Time-to-Market

Our efficient technologies and proven processes save valuable time, getting your Android app to market sooner.

Technological Quality

Thanks to native interfaces and modern tools, we develop high-performance Android apps for a compelling user experience and stable performance.

Versatile Implementation

We plan and design your application as a smartphone, tablet, or desktop app, or as a web version.

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Sebastian Seidel, your personal contact for Android app development at Cayas Software.

Talk to Our Android App Specialists

  • Get personalized advice
  • Find the right app technology
  • Receive clear insights and recommendations
  • Bring your app idea to life
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From Concept to Play Store: Our Proven Process

For high-performance Android apps, greater visibility, and satisfied users

  1. Personal Consultation
    Free and non-binding. Together, we'll clarify the goals, scope, and potential of your Android app. We also discuss upfront whether a native Android solution or a cross-platform app is the better choice for your project, and develop a tailored concept for your business.
  2. Concept and Prototyping
    Thoughtful app design and initial visual drafts give you an early look at how your app will feel and function. We apply Android-specific UI conventions following Material Design guidelines from the very start, with room for adjustments as we go.
  3. Android App Development
    We build your app in Kotlin or .NET MAUI depending on your requirements. We pay particular attention to performance and stability across the diverse range of Android devices. Responsive design and consistent usability across screen sizes are standard practice for us.
  4. Quality Assurance and Play Store Launch
    Before go-live, we test your app on a representative selection of Android devices and OS versions. We manage the submission to the Google Play Store and are happy to provide long-term support for updates, extensions, and ongoing optimizations.
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Two Paths to Your Goal

Complete Solutions and Team Support

Complete Android App Development
You hand over the project and we handle everything: from concept and design to development and support. We build your Android app end to end and continue to support it after it goes live.

Expert as a Service
Already have a project team and need a boost? Our developers provide targeted support right where you need it. We can join your team for key steps leading up to your Android app's launch.

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Whichever collaboration model you choose, our experts will drive your ideas forward with passion and dedication.

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Core Areas of Android App Development

Custom Android Apps Built Around Your Business

As an experienced Android app development company, we have specialized in two core areas: internal business solutions that optimize processes and customer-facing apps that extend existing products digitally. Need an Android app that your field service team will actually use every day? Or a logistics solution that integrates seamlessly with your ERP system? We bring the experience needed and always advise you honestly on which technology fits your specific situation best.

Modernizing Existing Android Apps

Many companies run Android apps that are technically outdated or no longer meet current requirements. Often, a full rebuild is not necessary, just a targeted update. We migrate existing apps to modern technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, bring the UI up to Material Design 3, and ensure long-term maintainability. Optionally, we can extend your existing Android solution to include an iOS version as well.

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Native Android App or Cross-Platform: Which Is Right for You?

One of the most common questions we hear in first conversations. And one we always answer honestly.

The decision between a native Android app and a cross-platform app depends primarily on your use case. Our recommendation, based on over twelve years of project experience:

When native Android development with Kotlin makes sense:
If you rely heavily on hardware features such as Bluetooth, NFC, device sensors, or demanding offline data sync, native is the cleaner choice. The same applies to apps with very high performance requirements, such as real-time camera data processing, or when you only need to cover Android devices.

When cross-platform with .NET MAUI is the better fit:
For most B2B use cases, including field service apps, logistics solutions, data capture tools, and customer portals, we recommend .NET MAUI. We develop once and the app runs on Android and iOS alike. This saves around 30 percent in development time and budget while ensuring all users are covered regardless of their device.

Not sure which path is right for you? We provide a clear recommendation in a free initial consultation, tailored to your specific project.

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Our Technology Stack for Android App Development

For native Android development, we rely on Kotlin, Google's recommended programming language. Kotlin is modern, concise, and significantly reduces common errors compared to Java. Combined with Jetpack Compose and Android Studio, we build native Android UIs that implement Material Design in full and look great across all screen sizes. For existing projects with a Java codebase, we continue working there and migrate incrementally where it makes sense.

For cross-platform projects, we use .NET MAUI, the modern successor to Xamarin. This allows us to build not only Android apps but also cross-platform solutions for iOS, Windows, and macOS from a single shared codebase. The reusability of code saves you around 30 percent in development time and costs while ensuring consistent functionality across all platforms.

We Also Handle Your iOS App

In addition to Android apps, iOS projects are one of our core competencies. Many of our clients start with an Android solution and later expand it to iOS, which is especially efficient with .NET MAUI since large parts of the code can be reused.

By fully utilizing native iOS APIs and reusing business and communication logic, we create an efficient development process with a high return on investment.

Learn more on our pages for iOS app development and cross-platform app development. If you want to know what an app costs, you will find a transparent overview there. For a compelling app design, we also offer a dedicated design process.

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The Success Stories of Our App Clients

Great visions, clever ideas, shared success: why companies trust us. See how we built the Flaschenpost Driver App for thousands of daily deliveries, and how we turned complex telematics requirements into a powerful field app in the CLAAS Telematics App case study.

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»As interim team lead, Sebastian Seidel not only laid a good foundation for the driver app. The team he handed over to me also shows his experience in dealing with people and technology.«
Sascha Willam Teamlead Driver-App flaschenpost SE
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»We already knew Cayas Software from a joint workshop and that's how we came to start a joint project. The quality we then received in the development of the warehouse logistics app was absolutely professional.«
Kim Dallmer-Zerbe DSP Project Management
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»Cayas was a great partner for us. In the collaboration, you could always feel the passion and the willingness to implement things quickly and to optimize them until they ran to full satisfaction.«
Andreas Kipp Development Engineer Class E-Systems GmbH
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Android App Development

The cost depends primarily on three factors: the scope of features, the complexity of backend integrations, and the range of devices and Android versions to be supported. A straightforward data-entry app for field service will cost significantly less than a fully integrated logistics solution with offline sync and ERP connectivity.

Typical B2B apps start in the mid five-figure range. Android-specific testing across the wide variety of devices adds to the overall effort: we test on a representative selection of manufacturers and screen sizes to ensure your app runs reliably on all relevant hardware.

At Cayas, you receive a transparent quote with no hidden costs and clear milestones from the start. For a detailed overview of cost drivers and realistic price ranges, visit our App Development Costs page.

In most cases, three to five months, depending on the scope. For larger projects, plan for a bit more time; smaller projects can move faster. The development process covers the following phases:

  • Planning (1-2 weeks): We refine the idea and create a concept covering requirements for app design, performance, functionality, and quality.
  • Design and Prototyping (3-4 weeks): A first prototype visualizes the look and feel. Adjustments are easy to make at this stage.
  • Technical Development (6-12 weeks): Design and functionality come together. Your app takes shape.
  • Quality Assurance (3-6 weeks): We test on a representative selection of Android devices and OS versions, correcting any issues found.
  • Google Play Store Launch: We submit your app and manage the review process until your app is live for users.

It depends on your use case. Our honest assessment based on twelve years of project experience:

Native Android development (Kotlin) makes sense when you rely heavily on hardware features such as Bluetooth, NFC, or device sensors, need very high performance, or are building exclusively for Android.

Cross-platform with .NET MAUI is the better fit when your app needs to run on both Android and iOS, you are building a field service app, customer portal, or data capture tool, and time and budget are relevant factors. We develop once and deploy to both platforms, saving around 30 percent in development time and cost.

We give you a clear recommendation in a free initial consultation. More details are available on our cross-platform app development page.

For native Android development we use Kotlin, Google's recommended programming language. Kotlin is modern, concise, and significantly reduces common errors compared to Java. Combined with Jetpack Compose, we create native Android UIs that fully implement Material Design and look great on all screen sizes.

For existing Java-based projects, we continue working in Java and can migrate incrementally to Kotlin wherever it makes economic sense.

For cross-platform projects, we use .NET MAUI with C#, enabling a shared codebase for both Android and iOS. This approach reduces development time, lowers costs, and keeps behavior consistent across platforms.

Publishing on the Google Play Store involves the following steps:

  • Google Play Developer Account: A one-time registration fee of USD 25. We guide you through the setup or handle it entirely.
  • Build the App Bundle: We create the signed App Bundle (AAB format), which Google uses for optimized delivery across devices.
  • Prepare the Store Listing: We craft the description, upload screenshots, create the feature graphic, set the category, and add privacy disclosures.
  • Review Process: Google typically reviews apps within a few hours to one day, which is significantly faster than the Apple App Store.
  • Updates: After the initial launch, we support future updates and new features as part of ongoing maintenance.

We manage the entire submission process so your app is correctly configured and optimized for all relevant devices when it appears in the store.

Yes, absolutely. Many companies run Android apps built on outdated technologies or with a UI that no longer meets current standards. A full rebuild is often not necessary; a targeted update gets the job done more efficiently.

We handle migration to modern technologies like Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, updates to Material Design 3, and selective feature additions. We also migrate older Xamarin apps to .NET MAUI to make them future-proof. We always give you an honest assessment of whether an update or a full rebuild makes more sense economically for your specific situation.

Cayas Software has developed a wide range of Android and cross-platform apps across various industries and use cases, including:

  • Warehouse Logistics Apps: Optimizing internal processes and improving efficiency in logistics operations, for example for DSP.
  • Driver Apps: Built for delivery services like flaschenpost SE, supporting thousands of daily deliveries with route planning and real-time tracking.
  • Telematics Apps: Real-time monitoring of machine data in the field, including the CLAAS Telematics App.
  • Voice Command Integration: Adding hands-free voice controls to increase usability in warehouse and production environments.
  • Field Service Apps: Order management, reporting, and mobile process support for service technicians.
  • Digital Customer Portals: Self-service apps for orders, status queries, and support.
  • Internal Business Apps: Time tracking, maintenance management, and internal communication tools.

When looking for an Android developer or app development company, focus on three things:

  • Proven B2B project experience: Ask specifically for references from your industry or comparable use cases. Experience with consumer apps does not automatically translate to complex enterprise solutions.
  • Transparency on costs and timelines: A good Android app development company gives you a realistic assessment of budget and timeline from the very first conversation, even when that means delivering uncomfortable news.
  • Honest technology advice: If someone recommends native Android development without first understanding your use case, that is a warning sign. The right question is always: native or cross-platform?

Cayas Software has been developing Android apps for businesses in logistics, industry, and services for over twelve years. Get to know us in a free initial consultation, and you will know whether we are the right partner for your project.

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Android App Development That Moves Your Business Forward

Whether you need a new Android app, want to modernize an existing one, or are looking for flexible team support: at Cayas, you get exactly the expertise your project deserves.

  • Android apps tailored to your B2B needs
  • Personal and experienced contacts
  • Planning security and full cost transparency
  • 12+ years of experience across 50+ projects