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Straight answers for founders deciding how to build.

Cost, timeline, and tech-choice questions we get asked before every project starts.

How Much Does It Cost to Build an Android App in 2026?

Real pricing ranges for Android app development in 2026, broken down by MVP vs medium-complexity builds, and what actually drives the cost.

A founder's decision framework for choosing between native (Kotlin/Swift) and Flutter development — cost, performance, and timeline tradeoffs.

What each language/framework actually means for your app, and the real question to ask before picking one.

Realistic MVP timelines by platform, what actually takes the time, and what makes a build slip.

Which platform actually fits a startup site — performance, content editing, and custom functionality tradeoffs.

What to check before signing — portfolio, direct access, pricing clarity, and NDA/IP terms — and the red flags to watch for.

Communication, speed, and cost differences between a small studio and a large agency — and when each is the right call.

A practical process for cutting an app idea down to one provable flow before any code gets written.