Australia · Mobile app development

Kotlin app developers in Australia who build modern Android apps and modernise old Java ones.

Kotlin is Google's preferred language for Android, and it shows in the quality of apps built with it. Kotlin app developers in Australia deliver stable, modern Android apps that are straightforward to maintain.

In-house team Perth-based, Australia-wide You own every file

At a glance

  • Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
  • Clean architecture
  • Device and OS testing
  • Play Store release
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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Australia-widePerth based

Kotlin app developers in Australia: what to expect

Kotlin app developers in Australia build native Android apps with modern architecture, Jetpack libraries and thorough testing. We cover design, development, Play Store release and updates as Android versions evolve.

Who it suits

Teams with staff Android devices, or an older Java app that needs modernising.

What you get

A modern Kotlin app on Jetpack Compose, tested on the handsets you really use.

How we start

We agree the device list and the features that matter most.

Why it helps

A steadier, easier-to-maintain app that behaves well on long shifts.

What we cover

What goes into your app

The pieces that make up the service.

Want the full service guide? Read about our Kotlin app development page.

New Android apps

Built in Kotlin from the start.

Jetpack Compose

Modern, declarative screens, with clear notes included.

Java migration

Older code moved in safe steps.

Device testing

Handsets and Android versions covered.

Play Store

Listing, review and release managed.

Maintenance

Updates for new Android versions.

In Australia

Android apps for staff devices and customers

Many businesses issue Android handsets to staff or serve customers who use them. Apps need to behave well on rugged devices, older versions and long shifts.

We agree the device list and the features that matter most, then build and test across that range. Older Java code is migrated in small, tested steps.

  • Modern, maintainable Android code
  • Rugged devices supported
  • Staged Play Store rollouts

Common situations

What Australian clients usually ask us to solve

Apps needing performance

New Android apps benefit from native Kotlin, which gives smooth scrolling and direct access to the camera and sensors.

Rugged and kiosk deployments

Apps for scanners, shared tablets and locked-down devices need specific configuration. We build for the hardware your crews and counters rely on.

Legacy Java apps

Older Android apps written in Java can be modernised gradually in Kotlin, improving safety and reducing bugs without a full rewrite.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Device matrix: The handsets and Android versions we will test
  • Migration plan: Safe steps from Java to Kotlin
  • Release pack: Play Store listing and assets prepared
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When a custom app makes sense

  • Staff carry Android devices
  • An older Java app is hard to maintain
  • You want a modern Android interface
  • Crashes appear on certain handsets

Compare

Kotlin or Java for Android?

Kotlin or Java for Android?
CompareKotlinJava
Modern featuresYesLimited
Code sizeSmallerLarger
Hiring poolGrowingShrinking
Best forNew appsLegacy apps

How we work

Our process, step by step

Review

We assess your code, devices and goals.

Plan

We choose architecture and a migration path.

Build

We write and test in Kotlin.

Test

We check across your device list.

Release

We publish to Google Play and monitor.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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1
Codebase

Older Java code needs careful migration in small, tested steps.

2
Devices

A wide range of devices adds testing and decisions about what to support.

3
Features

Hardware features like scanners and printers add integration work.

4
Design

Jetpack Compose allows rich, custom screens that need thoughtful design.

5
Distribution

Managed devices may need special deployment and update arrangements.

Technology

Tools and technologies we use

Language

KotlinCoroutinesFlow

Android

Jetpack ComposeRoomHiltWorkManager

Multiplatform

Kotlin MultiplatformKtor

Quality

JUnitEspressoCrashlytics

Why Kedra Digi

Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. We work with clients across Australia by video, shared files and clear milestones, and meet in person in Perth or by arrangement elsewhere when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Can you convert our Java app to Kotlin?
Yes, gradually, so the app keeps working throughout and you are never left with a half-finished project.
Do you use Jetpack Compose?
Yes, for modern, maintainable interfaces that are quicker to build and easier to change.
Can you support our staff devices?
Yes, including rugged handsets and managed fleets, with testing on the models you really use.
Will you test on older Android versions?
Yes, based on the device list we agree, so older phones are covered where it matters.
Do you handle Google Play?
Yes, from the first listing through to ongoing updates and policy changes.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes, joining your processes and tools so the work fits how your team already operates.
Why Kotlin instead of Java?
Kotlin is more concise and safer, with fewer common errors. It is Google's recommended language, so new libraries and guidance support it first.
Do you support many Android versions?
We choose supported versions based on your users' devices, test across a range of phones and tablets and handle manufacturer-specific differences.
Can you add features to our existing app?
Yes. We review the code first, then add features in a way that fits the structure and does not make future changes harder.
How do you manage Play Store releases?
With staged rollouts, crash monitoring and policy checks, so problems are caught on a small group of users before everyone receives the update.

Free discovery call

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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