/ Best Running Android apps – Updated March 2023
By Kristijan Lucic
April 10, 2023
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Spring is right around the corner, and many of you are probably already thinking about losing some weight accumulated over the winter. Well, if that is the case, it’s time to start working out again, in case you stopped in recent months. We’ve already talked about fitness applications earlier this year, so we’ll focus on a different aspect today, the very best running apps for Android.
Do note that these are only our pics, of course, there are quite a few such apps in the Play Store, so you may prefer different applications altogether, of course. Now, running is a great way of staying fit. It’s not only healthy, but it will keep your weight in check, and the best of all, you can do it outside when the weather is good, and you don’t need any extra equipment. As long as you have decent shoes for running, you’re good to go.
There are quite a few really good running apps for Android, so it wasn’t easy narrowing down our list to only 10 best ones. That’s exactly what we did, though. If you keep reading, you’ll be able to find quite a bit of info on all of these applications, including their download costs, screenshots, short descriptions, and so on. If you’re looking to get into running (again), read on.
Best Running Android apps 2023
Below is a quick overview of the best running Android apps for 2023, including any download and in-app purchase costs.
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Download Cost | In-app cost (per item) | |
Relive | ✕ | $6.99-$59.99 |
Strava | ✕ | $2.99-$79.99 |
Runkeeper | ✕ | $0.99-$49.99 |
Map My Run by Under Armour | ✕ | $5.99-$29.99 |
Running App | ✕ | $2.99-$39.99 |
adidas Running | ✕ | $0.10-$59.99 |
Nike Run Club | ✕ | ✕ |
Running to Lose Weight | ✕ | $9.99-$29.99 |
Charge Running | ✕ | ✕ |
Sportractive | ✕ | $1.49 |
Best Running Android apps 2023 Downloads
Below is a little more information on each app, and a direct link for easy downloading.
All download links go to the app’s Google Play Store listing. Users are always recommended to download apps from Google Play or an authorized app store.
Relive
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $6.99-$59.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Relieve is a great app for runners, though it’s not exclusive for them. This app can also serve those of you who love hiking and riding your bike, or basically any other adventure that you may get involved in that requires you to move outdoors. The app looks really nice. Its design is flat, simple, and that’s a good thing in this case. The app is consistent throughout its UI, and is one of the better-designed apps on the list.
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Now, this app is special for one reason, it allows you to create 3D video stories. That is the app’s main selling point, of sorts. All you have to do is go outside, do a run, a hike, or whatever else, but take your phone with you, and take some photos while you’re at it. Once you’re done, and at home, you can start creating your video The app will do most of the heavy lifting, of course.
The app will also show you your route in a 3D landscape, and will include the highlights from your activity, such as max speed, for example. This app works with many services out there, such as Suunto, Garmin Connect, Polar, MapMyRide, MapMyRun, MapMyHike, and MapMyWalk. You can even edit your videos after you’re done, as many times as you want. Adding music to those videos is also enabled.
Strava
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- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $2.99-$79.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Strava is also a really popular fitness Android app that many people use for running, even though it’s capable of doing so much more. This is probably the best app for analyzing your workouts, if not the best one. That analysis can also include heart rate data, if a heart rate monitor is a part of the picture. That analysis will be presented to you in the form of graphs and charts, so that you can keep track of everything without a problem.
I’ve mentioned earlier that Strava is not limited to running. It can also track your cycling, swimming, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, walking, gym workouts… and many more activities without a problem. It can record your routes and map them. Training challenges are also a part of this application. If you’d like to set a specific challenge for yourself, you can. Various monthly challenges are available, and you can compete with others as well.
Strava allows you to set your fitness goals, and get customized training plans based on that. The app can also provide you with live feedback. The design of the app is also quite great, one of the best available. It kind of uses the same model as Endomondo, but it combines white and orange colors, instead of green. The app is also really easy to navigate, and a joy to use.
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ASICS Runkeeper
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $0.99-$49.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve heard of ASICS Runkeeper at some point. Well, the app has changed quite a bit over the last couple of years, but it’s still quite great. In fact, we believe that this is the best running Android app on to keep you motivated, if not, the one of the best apps for sure. The app not only offers a ton of challenges that you can choose to participate in, but it also offers exercise awards. It also pushes you to share your achievements, which is always a good feeling. ASICS Runkeeper will always find a way to keep you motivated to work out, that’s for sure.
This app can track your running, walking, jogging, biking, and a ton of other activities. That is something it has in common with the two apps we’ve talked about before it. The main focus is on running though, as its name suggests. ASICS Runkeeper allows you to set goals for yourself, in case you’d like to be able to finish a particular race, or reach a certain weight, for example. Based on that, the app will offer you a personalized workout plan that you can follow.
v even allows you to create custom challenges, and invite your friends to participate. That way you’ll basically create your own, small group of people who will compete one against the other. Audio cues are a part of this application as well, in case you’d like to stay informed during your workout. You can save your running routes, while social sharing is also supported in this app. There are a ton more features that you can discover here.
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- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $5.99-$29.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Map My Run by Under Armour is yet another great Android app for running. This app does a lot of things really well, and mapping your workouts is its highlight. Like many other apps out there, it maps your workouts using GPS, and it does a great job in the process. The app provides a ton of details when it comes to workouts, including details analysis. It will show you various graphs and tables to show you exactly what was going on.
This app is really good for both beginners, and advanced runners. It will provide you with customizable training plans, which are adapted for your current abilities. You can choose to push yourself a bit harder if you want, of course. This app also has a huge community of runners, with whom you can communicate and see what they’re up to. You can even connect this app with MyFitnessPal in order to have an outlook at your calorie intake and burn.
Real-time audio coaching on GPS-tracked runs is also a feature that is available in this application. You can log over 600+ activities using this app, so even though it’s adapted to runners, it’s not limited to that activity. You can sync this app with most wearables, including Google Fit, Wear OS, Garmin, Fitbit, Jawbone, and so on. The design of this app is also quite simplistic, and not many people will have complaints.
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Running App
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $2.99-$39.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
The Running App is completely focused on running, and that’s not a bad thing. This app also comes with a minimalistic UI, and really well-executed design. The app’s UI is predominantly white, with various different colors thrown into the mix. There is one thing that this app shines at, and that is training plans. It does a lot of things really well, though, but it puts a lot of focus on training plans, and it shows.
Inside of this app, you’ll find various training plans which are nicely highlighted and explained. No matter if you’re a beginner, intermediate, or really experienced runner, this app has you covered. You can run for weight loss, aim to increase your pace, or perhaps you’re looking to run your first 5K and you need help with that. No matter what your goals are, and on what level you are currently, this app has a training plan for that.
Training plans aside, this app also does a great job at tracking your runs, and providing you with useful information. You can even set more detailed goals for running in this app, if you want. Audio feedback is available here as well, as it is in other apps on this list. It’s not as detailed as in some other apps, but that may actually be an advantage for some people. All in all, this is a really great running app for both men and women, especially if you have a specific goal you’d like to achieve.
adidas Running
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $0.10-$59.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Back in 2015, Runtastic got acquired by Adidas, and now both names are in name of this app. The app improved quite a bit since 2015, of course, and it’s quite a compelling option. Do note that this app is not just for runners, same as the vast majority of other apps on this list. This app can track various types of fitness activities, but we’ll focus on the running aspect, of course.
This application can track your mileage, distance, time, speed, elevation, calories burned, and various other stats. This app does a great job when it comes to analyzing your workouts, and it shines at training guidance. You can even let your friends know what you’re doing via this app, and get some support on that side as well, with custom cheers. They can even provide you with audio feedback from the customizable Voice Coach, which is your companion for guidance and motivation.
The app allows you to set personal workout goals. You can simply set a goal, and the app will guide you to reaching that goal. The community aspect is also quite valuable in this app. You can create a group, and run with friends, or join one of the already-existing groups if you want. The app is also fully optimized for Wear OS, not to mention that it looks quite sleek.
Nike Run Club
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Same as Adidas, Nike has its very own horse for the race in the Play Store. The Nike Run Club is available in the Play Store, and it’s probably one of the best Android running apps to use if you’re using a Wear OS watch. This app is fully optimized for it, it looks great on it. That being said, this app is filled with options, and unlike many other apps on this list, this app is fully focused on runners.
Just like pretty much every app on this list, the Nike Run Club allows you to track and store runs. On top of that, the app offers audio-guided runs with Nike coaches and athletes. This feature is exclusive for this application, of course. You can get Mo Farah or Kevin Hart to guide you through your workout. Global and custom challenges are a part of this app as well, the app will keep you at your toes at all times.
Personalized coaching plans are also a part of the offering here, and you can also collect various trophies and badges to celebrate your achievements. The sharing function is included, and in case you need some extra motivation, your friends can back you up. The design of this app is not earth-shattering, but the app does look nice, it’s quite simplistic.
Running to Lose Weight
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $9.99-$29.99
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Running to lose weight is yet another great option for runners. This app focuses on running specifically, and it’s extremely easy to use. The moment you fire it up, you’ll be asked to enter your gender, height, and weight. From that point on, you’ll be able to access various training plans. Those training plans will help you achieve your goals, especially if those goals include weight loss.
This app is great for achieving weight loss by running. There are quite a few training plans available, no matter if you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced runner. Simply decide what your goal is, choose a training plan, and you’re good to go. This app even includes an interval walking plan, if running is too intense for you, or you can’t do it for health reasons of some kind.
The app also provides detailed workout tracking, and will track your calorie loss, distance, time, and pace with precision. You can also track your weight trend via a provided chart. The app includes workout reminders, which you can customize. A voice coach is also included in the package, and its goal is to keep you motivated. The app also looks really nice, thanks to a simplistic UI design.
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Charge Running
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: No
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
If you like running, but think you could benefit from live coaching, or you simply need some extra motivation… Charge Running is a great app to use. Charge Running app hosts live running classes. Each of those runs brings runners from all over the world together, so that they can run together, chat, and compete via a Live Leaderboards chart. That way, you can run with them even from the comfort of your home’s treadmill.
Each of those classes is hosted and DJ’s by a live, certified running coach. That coach’s goal is to motivate and encourage you to do your best, and thus reach your goals. There are tons of classes hosted throughout the day, so you should find it easy to fit in your schedule. If you don’t prefer to run on a treadmill, or you don’t have one, it doesn’t matter, you can participate from anywhere.
This app will also track your runs, of course, and provide you with analysis afterwards. You can check out this app for free, but it’s based on a subscription model, like some other apps on this list. The Charge Running app comes with a really nicely-designed UI, so it’s a joy to use. This is a great app for runners, as long as you’re willing to subscribe.
Sportractive
- Price: Free to download
- In-app purchases: $1.49
- Size: Varies with device
- Google Play rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Sportractive is yet another app that is focused mainly on running, but it supports some other sports as well. This app comes with support for walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, and so on. There are more than 28 indoor and outdoor activities that you can choose from. It is probably one of the best-designed Android apps for running that we’ve seen. It is predominantly white, but it combines that with various other colors, and it’s really easy to use.
You can customize your workout screen inside this app, and choose between time, speed, pace, elevation changes, heart rate info, burned calories, and so on. The app also gives you a chance to review your workout speed by the colored track on the back. The diagram for displaying speed, pace, heart rate, and so on… is also customizable.
If you have a heart rate sensor of some sort, you can monitor your heart rate using Sportractive. Setting personal goals for duration, distance, calories, or interval training is also not out of the question. The app will also keep a history of your past workouts, so that you can compare them with your newer workout sessions. Statistical analysis is also available, and some other, interesting features.
FAQs
Best Running Android apps – Updated March 2023? ›
With the growing popularity of smart assistants like Google Assistant, we can expect to see more and more Android apps incorporating machine learning and AI technologies. This will enable apps to offer more personalized and intelligent experiences to users, such as intelligent recommendations and personalized content.
What is the future of Android apps in upcoming years? ›With the growing popularity of smart assistants like Google Assistant, we can expect to see more and more Android apps incorporating machine learning and AI technologies. This will enable apps to offer more personalized and intelligent experiences to users, such as intelligent recommendations and personalized content.
What apps are running in the background right now? ›...
From shortcuts
- Swipe up from the bottom, hold, then let go. If you're on Android Go with 3-button navigation, tap Recent apps .
- Swipe left or right to switch to the app you want to open.
- Tap the app that you want to open.
As one of the most popular and tried-and-true running apps out there, Runkeeper gets our top ranking for its wide array of features, accuracy, and ease of use. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced marathoner, this app has something for everyone.
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How do I find hidden apps running in the background? ›Click on the home screen settings. It will navigate you to the Hide apps menu; tap on it. Here, you will see the hidden apps that are not showing in the app list. If the hidden screen doesn't show any apps or the Hide apps menu is missing, it means no apps are hidden in your device.
What apps are draining my Battery? ›- Open Settings. Log in to your Android device and pull down the Notification Shade twice. Click the gear icon to open the Settings app. ...
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Greenify is a great choice just for the fact that it lets you blacklist the background apps that you want to stop without disrupting the functionality of any other apps.
What app do most runners use? ›There's a reason that Strava is our main pick: Strava isn't just an app for runners, it's an app for athletes. It offers a leaderboard that's populated by marathon winners and Olympians.
What is the best free running app? ›- ASICS Runkeeper. ...
- Map My Run. ...
- Adidas Running App by Runtastic. ...
- PUMATRAC. ...
- Nike Run Club. ...
- Strava: Run, Ride, Swim. ...
- Couch to 5K. ...
- Pacer Pedometer & Step Tracker.
What running app is best runnersworld? ›
Strava. Wildly popular among cyclists and runners, Strava is a great choice for casual milers and pros alike. It offers in-depth GPS tracking, works with a variety of GPS devices, and tracks all kinds of metrics (especially if you opt for a Summit membership).
What is the number 1 most used app? ›Answer: TikTok has been the most downloaded app, and it is indeed the most used app so far, closely followed by Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Q #3) How many users are on TikTok? Answer: TikTok has over 1 billion active users worldwide.
What are the top 3 most used apps? ›- 8 Facebook. ...
- 7 Subway Surfers. ...
- 6 Telegram. ...
- 5 Snapchat. Number of downloads: 330 million. ...
- 4 CapCut. Number of downloads: 357 million. ...
- 3 Whatsapp. Number of downloads: 424 million. ...
- 2 Instagram. Number of downloads: 548 million. ...
- 1 TikTok. Number of downloads: 672 million.
- Instagram: The photo-sharing app is easily one of the world's most used apps now. ...
- Duolingo: If you want to learn different international languages, Duolingo is your go-to-app. ...
- Amazon: ...
- Bumble: ...
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- Spotify: ...
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- LastPass:
2023 is likely to see the explosion of some cool new software development trends, like AI-assisted coding. At the same time, it will witness a cooling off of older trends, including development of blockchain apps and low-code programming. And the software development job market may just finally cool down, too.
What is the next big Android update? ›Android 14 anticipated release date
Android 14 will release to the public sometime in August 2023. Currently, as of March 2023, Android 14 exist as a developer-oriented beta that's not intended for regular people and shouldn't be used as a daily driver on a personal device.
With the Android market growing rapidly, the job opportunities for Android Developers are also increasing. So if you want to take Android Development as a career option, then you can easily get a good salary package in this industry. Android professionals work under many different job designations.
Is Android getting replaced? ›Google is already working on an operating system that may replace Android in the next five years. The tech giant has reportedly been tinkering on the OS, codenamed "Fuchsia," for over two years and now has more than 100 engineers working on the project, according(Opens in a new tab) to Bloomberg.
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- Xamarin. ...
- Flutter. ...
- PhoneGap. ...
- Unity.
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What is the hidden menu app on Android? ›
It's called the System UI Tuner and it can be used for customizing an Android gadget's status bar, clock and app notification settings. Introduced in Android Marshmallow, this experimental menu is hidden but it's not difficult to find. Once you get to it, you'll wish you knew about it sooner.
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What uses most battery on Android? ›- Google.
- Facebook.
- Messenger.
- WhatsApp Messenger.
- Amazon Alexa.
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- Uber.
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Here are some of the most common ones: There are too many push notifications and alerts draining the battery. There are too many apps running location services. There are too many apps running in the background.
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As your apps are better off staying in memory, engaging your CPU in these commands is a waste of processing power. In addition, many apps relaunch a background process even after you close the main app. So there's no point in trying to close them again and again.
Click on the start menu and select the Settings app. Open the Privacy menu and choose the Background apps section. From the resulting menu, you can prevent your PC from running all background apps or disable apps individually.
Is there a free running app? ›Strava GPS Cycling and Running
While it's totally free to use, there is a premium membership offered that also provides access to Strava's safety feature, called Beacon. Beacon allows runners (or cyclists) to alert up to three contacts of their location. (iOS, Android, free with in-app purchases).
Reviews from users
“The plan has given me an achievable goal to work towards which has kept me motivated and I actually look forward to my running days!” "Training program really adapted to my goals that got me motivated to run again and get 'back in my groove'." "Only into week 2 and loving It already.
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What is the simplest running tracker? ›
Running Trainer:Tracker & Coach is the most accurate running app available on the market, packed into the simplest & most gorgeous interface. It tracks your pace, calories, heart rate, distance and more. It includes access to your music player + voice feedback guiding you as you run towards your target distance / time.
What is free running called? ›Parkour / Freerunning / Art du Deplacement is the primarily non-competitive physical discipline of training to move freely over and through any terrain using only the abilities of the body, principally through running, jumping, climbing and quadrupedal movement.
What is the running app that gives directions? ›RunGo is the most popular running app featuring turn-by-turn voice navigation, with over 700,000 routes worldwide across 171 countries, including thousands of verified routes, like race courses, hotel tours, audio-guided mindful walks, city tours, unique adventures, and virtual races.
What is the best running app to measure pace? ›- Strava – Tracking App. Strava is often the favoured tracking app for cyclists, swimmers and runners alike. ...
- Nike+ Run Club – Coaching App. ...
- Runtastic – Motivational App. ...
- ROAD iD – Safety App. ...
- Human – Beginner's App. ...
- RunGo – Navigation App. ...
- MyFitnessPal – Weight Loss App. ...
- Race At Your Pace – Our App!
The typical weekly mileage for average runners training for the 10k is 20-30 miles per week, so a daily mileage of 4-8 is reasonable with a weekly long run closer to 10-12 miles.
Is Strava or map my run better? ›If you're someone who wants a space to connect with other runners, share your metrics, and compare your scores, Strava's the better fit. If you prefer a more individualized system with better privacy and comprehensive, time-tested routes, MapMyRun is the way to go.
Which app is mostly use in USA? ›Most downloaded mobile apps U.S. 2022
In 2022, TikTok was the most popular mobile app in the United States, with 99 million downloads.
Facebook still leads the world in monthly active users, with all four of the top four apps, followed by TikTok, Amazon, Twitter, and others.
What is the most downloaded game on phone? ›Completely unsurprisingly given their positioning in both the iOS and Android top lists, Royal Match, Roblox, and Candy Crush Saga are #1 and #2 and #3, respectively.
What is the most downloaded game on the App Store? ›Garena Free Fire has been maintaining the lead in Google Play throughout the year, reaching up to this survey 200 million first downloads.
What is the most downloaded and used app? ›
Most Popular Apps 2022 (Global)
TikTok retained its spot as the most downloaded app in 2022, and its video editing app CapCut made the top five. Facebook had three apps in the top five.
- Adobe apps.
- AirDroid.
- CamScanner.
- Google Assistant / Google Search.
- IFTTT.
- Google Drive suite.
- Google Translate.
- LastPass Password Manager.
On an Android Phone, Go to Settings > Storage
There, you'll see exactly how much space you're using and how much is being devoted to categories such as apps, images, and videos. Tapping on one of those categories provides more detail, such as which apps are using the most space.
With the Android market growing rapidly, the job opportunities for Android Developers are also increasing. So if you want to take Android Development as a career option, then you can easily get a good salary package in this industry.
What is the future of phone apps? ›The future of apps that run on Android is bright. The development of Android applications will attract more and more investments and high technologies, and they will remain popular in a variety of industries, from education to entertainment. Are app developers in demand in 2023?
What is the future scope of Android app development? ›By 2023, the global AI market will reach $70.94 billion.
In this way, Android app developers will provide a more enhanced personalized experience to users. Future applications may integrate different AI features such as text, image classification, voice recognition, predictive maintenance, face detection, etc.
The future of mobile app development is exciting and full of potential. With the rise of AI and ML, cross-platform development, progressive web apps, the Internet of Things, and 5G, developers have the tools they need to create truly innovative and transformative mobile apps that can change the way we live and work.
Is Android development good in 2023? ›“Will Android Developers be in demand in 2023?” Yes, as far as there are smartphones, there will always be a demand for Android Developers, regardless of the year, even if we ignore the fact that many businesses still have to come online with an app, the ones that already need more app developers every year.
Is Kotlin the future of Android? ›Kotlin is an open-source programming language that has been gaining popularity among Android developers around the world, including LATAM. In fact, it's becoming increasingly clear that Kotlin is the future of Android app development in LATAM.
What is trending in Android apps? ›- Instant applications.
- Multiplatform development.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Chatbots.
- Android Jetpack.
- On-demand apps.
- Internet of Things.
What will replace smartphones in the future? ›
Thanks to converging trends--among them 5G and AI in the cloud--the smartphone will spend the next decade acting more as a central hub before being replaced entirely by wearable screens, ubiquitous voice assistants, and ambient interfaces.
What is the average lifespan of a mobile app? ›On average, users delete apps three months after installing them. However, it's a bit more complicated than that. Users tend to get rid of bad looking, slow or difficult to use apps.
What are the fastest growing app categories? ›Mobile banking apps, mobile payment apps, asset management apps, personal finance apps—all of these are seeing a rise in user adoption and usage. According to Google, 73% of smartphone users have used a mobile app to manage their finances within the last month.
Which technology is best for Android app development? ›Use Jetpack APIs including Jetpack Compose for user interfaces, the Kotlin programming language, the latest Android Studio features, and advanced distribution technologies— all recommended by the Android team.
What is the highest salary of Android app developer? ›...
These are the top skills of a Android App Developer based on 1140 jobs posted by employers.
- Android.
- Java.
- Android SDK.
- Kotlin.
- JSON.
The average salary level varies from $64k per year as the minimum to $140k a year at the peak. According to ZipRecruiter's data, the salary of a Java Android Developer in the USA is $105,453 a year or $51 an hour.
Do app developers make money? ›The majority of top-grossing apps combine ads with in-app purchases for revenue generation. Purchases of in-app resources, subscriptions, and freemium upsell are among the highest-earning monetization methods. Transaction fees, online sales, or sponsorships may complement these.
Can you make a living in app development? ›The vast majority of developers earn very little, however, a lot of them make a good living, some succeed in business on the app stores and a few at the top are even creating multi-billion dollar companies.
What is the average age of app developers? ›The average age of an employed mobile app developer is 39 years old.