Kotlin

Kotlin is Google’s preferred language for native Android development. It is concise, safe and fully compatible with Java, and with Jetpack Compose it lets developers build modern Android interfaces with less code.

How we use Kotlin

• Building native Android apps where performance or deep device integration matters.
• Writing native modules for Flutter and React Native apps that need Android-specific features.
• Maintaining and modernising existing Android apps written in Java or Kotlin.
• Integrating Bluetooth, camera, background services and hardware features.

When Kotlin is the right choice

Native Kotlin is the right choice for Android-only products, apps that rely heavily on device hardware, or when maximum performance is essential. When you need both Android and iOS on a budget, cross-platform Flutter or React Native is usually more economical.

Related: Mobile app development, Swift, Flutter. Talk to our team about your project.

Frequently asked questions

Can Kotlin share code with an iOS app?

Kotlin Multiplatform can share business logic between Android and iOS while keeping native interfaces. We consider it for teams that want native apps with less duplicated logic.

Is Java still used for Android?

Existing apps often contain Java, and Kotlin works alongside it. New Android code is generally written in Kotlin, which Google recommends.

What is Jetpack Compose?

Jetpack Compose is Android’s modern toolkit for building interfaces in Kotlin code. It needs less code than the older XML layouts and makes screens easier to update.