How fast can you ship an MVP?

21 calendar days from kickoff to production deploy on the 21-Day MVP path. Custom Software builds run 6 to 26 weeks depending on scope.

How much does an MVP cost?

21-Day MVP from $5,000 USD. Custom Software Development from $11,000. AI Development from $7,000. Final quote depends on scope and integration count.

What stack do you use?

Default stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Stripe, Clerk, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude.

What services does Parallel Loop offer?

Three service lines: 21-Day MVP Development (from $5,000), Custom Software Development (from $11,000), and AI Development and AI Agents (from $7,000). Within these, 11 specialised service pillars including mobile app development, ecommerce, automation, CRM integration, cloud DevOps, and enterprise solutions.

How is the 21-Day MVP different from Custom Software?

The 21-Day MVP is productised with fixed scope, fixed price, and fixed 21-day timeline. It fits single-workflow products with off-the-shelf integrations. Custom Software is bespoke, sprint-based, and runs 6 to 26 weeks for products with multiple workflows, regulated scope, or enterprise integrations.

What stacks do you support?

Default stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, Stripe, Clerk, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude. We can work in Java, .NET, Go, Ruby, PHP, Swift, Kotlin where the existing landscape requires it.

Do you offer AI development separately?

Yes. AI Development and AI Agents is a separate service line covering chatbots, generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, and AI consultation. From $7,000 for a chatbot MVP up to $35,000+ for a custom AI platform.

What is included in pricing?

Working software, full source code, CI/CD pipeline, staging plus production environments, runbook, monitoring setup, dual on-call cover for 2 weeks post-launch. We do not charge separately for architecture, design, or QA. They are part of every engagement.

Can you handle compliance and security?

Yes. We build HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, NERC CIP, IEC 62443 architecture where the build requires it. We do not issue audit certificates. We build the architecture and evidence collection that supports your audit firm.

Do you offer maintenance after launch?

Yes. Maintenance retainer from $2,200 per month. On-call cover, dependency upgrades, small features, security patching. SLA-backed. We do not require a retainer to do a build; we offer it as an option.

How fast can you start?

Typically 2 to 4 weeks from scoping call to kickoff. We do not double-book the team.

What is the average engagement length?

21-Day MVP: 21 calendar days. Custom Software: 6 to 26 weeks. AI Development: 4 to 20 weeks. Maintenance retainers run month to month.

How do I know which service line fits?

Book the free 45-minute scoping call. 30 minutes on your build, 15 minutes on which path fits. We tell you at the call if your build does not fit our service lines.

Kotlin. Google's preferred language for Android since 2019. Java only when extending a legacy Java codebase. New builds are Kotlin-only with Jetpack Compose primary.

Do you submit to the Play Store?

Yes. Full Play Store submission included. Play Data Safety form, target API level compliance, screenshots in 3 form factors, demo accounts for reviewers. Average submit to live: 1 to 3 days (Play Store review is faster than App Store).

What about Google Pay?

Yes. Google Pay API for payments. Integration with Stripe, Adyen, or direct merchant integration. PSD2 SCA where required. Google Pay button in the Google-approved style.

Can you build for foldable and tablet?

Yes. Adaptive layouts via WindowSizeClass. Foldable-specific UI for Galaxy Fold and Pixel Fold including hinge-aware layouts. Tablet-optimised side-by-side panes.

Yes. Wear OS 4+ companion apps with Compose for Wear OS. Health Services integration. Tile API. Standalone Wear OS where the use case fits.

Yes. ML Kit for vision, text, language, and entity extraction. TensorFlow Lite for custom models. Gemini Nano on-device for supported Pixel devices. We deploy on-device when latency or privacy demands it.

What about Play Integrity API?

Yes. Play Integrity API for fraud detection, attestation, and bot prevention. Recommended for fintech, payments, gaming, and any high-trust app.

Android Development

Android Development. Android apps that perform on every device.

Native Android apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Google Pay, Material 3 design system, Wear OS companion, on-device ML via ML Kit. Play Store submission included. Shipped in 10 to 16 weeks. USD pricing.

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10–16WEEKS TO SHIP

$8K+ANDROID MVP

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How we work

Overview: Three phases from project init to Play Store live. We handle the Play Console submission and review feedback so your team does not learn the rules the hard way.
Step 1 — Scope and architecture: Two-week scoping. Screens mapped in Figma to Material 3 spec. Google services chosen (Play Billing v6, Firebase, ML Kit, Google Pay, Maps, FCM). Play Data Safety form scope defined.
Step 2 — Build in sprints: 8 to 12 weeks build. Jetpack Compose primary. Coroutines plus Flow. Hilt for DI. Ktlint and Detekt in CI. Internal Track on Play Console from sprint 2.
Step 3 — Harden and launch: 2 weeks hardening plus Play Store submission. Play Data Safety form, target API level compliance, screenshots in phone plus tablet plus 7-inch sizes, demo accounts. Average submit to live: 1 to 3 days.

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What we deliver. Android Development

Kotlin and Jetpack Compose apps

Android 12+ baseline (API 31). Jetpack Compose primary. View interop where needed. Coroutines plus Flow. Hilt for DI. Modular architecture for builds beyond 50 screens.

Google ecosystem integration

Google Pay, Sign in with Google, Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Realtime DB, Cloud Functions, Crashlytics, Analytics), Maps SDK, ML Kit on-device, Health Connect.

Phone, tablet, foldable, Wear OS

Adaptive layouts via WindowSizeClass. Foldable support (Galaxy Fold, Pixel Fold). Tablet-optimised UI. Wear OS companion app where the engagement requires.

Push and background processing

FCM for push. WorkManager for background tasks. Foreground services for ongoing work. Doze mode and battery-optimisation handling.

Play Console and beta programs

Internal Track, Closed Testing, Open Testing automation via Fastlane plus Gradle. Phased rollout via Play Console. Pre-launch report integration.

Play Store compliance

Play Data Safety form, target API level compliance (must be within 1 year of latest), permission justifications, Play Integrity API for fraud, demo accounts for reviewers. We handle review feedback.

Typical engagement ranges

Cross-platform MVP

From $8,000

React Native or Flutter for one codebase across Android and iOS.
Best when budget is tight and you need to test the market.
10 to 14 weeks.

Native Android build

From $14,000

Native Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Deep Google ecosystem integration.
12 to 16 weeks.

Enterprise Android suite

From $35,000

Multi-app native Android with Android Enterprise integration.
Managed Google Play distribution, SSO, Play Integrity API.
14 to 22 weeks.

Maintenance retainer

From $2,200 / mo

Target API updates, Play policy changes, crash monitoring, release cadence.

Indicative USD ranges. Final quote depends on integration count, regulatory scope, and timeline. Exact scope and pricing locked on the scoping call.

FAQ

Android 12+ (API 31) as the baseline for new builds in 2026 to maximise compatibility while keeping modern API access. Android 10 supported on request where the audience needs it. Play Store policy requires target SDK within 1 year of latest, which we maintain.

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