What is the scope of Android application development in India?

In terms of internet users, India comes in second place, only falling behind China. The number of active smartphone users in India is over 700 million as of 2021 and this number is expected to grow with every passing year. Since India is a developing country, most of the users in the country are Android users instead of iOS or iPhone users. This means that India is the largest Android market in the world and with that, people are now moving towards android app development.

Since smartphone users are increasing in India with every passing day, there comes the demand for new mobile applications, unique mobile applications that the users can easily understand and use. For this reason, the scope of android app developers in the past couple of years has increased exponentially and it will also remain the same in the coming years. 

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We have huge Android giants like Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo, Oppo, etc launching new mobile phones which has increased the demand for android app developers. Today, we will be having a look at some of the factors that have contributed to the increased scope of android app development in India: 

Android Is Open Source

Android is an open-source OS that many people love to work with. Once a person has learned Android development, he/she can start app development in no time. Most people start off with basic games like Spider Solitaire and then move on to other apps. To publish Android apps, you need a one-time Google Developer Account on Google Play that costs around $25 and it lets you publish multiple android apps under your name.

This open-source and affordable price of developer account makes Android likable by developers. Plus, for paid apps, Google charges a 30% commission while for free apps, nothing is charged by Google. 

A Huge Market

The Android market is a huge one and in India, it is one of the fastest-growing markets. There is so much scope of Android development that apart from Google Play Store, we now have other platforms available such as Opera Mobile Store, Mobango, etc that allow you to publish your apps, even simple apps like Solitaire for free without the need for any developer account.

These are free platforms where developers can showcase their development skills and get famous with their apps. Unlike other markets, the Android market is very huge in India.

Very Large User Base

As mentioned earlier, there are so many Android users in India as compared to iOS. A larger user base means that Android developers have better chances to earn huge profits from Android development. You can develop tons of different apps and games for millions of users available in the market and even if you create free apps only, you can benefit a lot from advertisements only.

Having a larger user base means that your apps and games can reach out to more users and it will ultimately result in more revenue for you.

Job Opportunities

There are so many job opportunities for Android developers in India. The demand for android app development in India is increasing and those developers who have knowledge and experience in this field can expect a handsome salary package from the start. There are more than 25000 openings in the android app development market in India.

But that is not it, if you don’t wish to for any company then you can always start off your own separate business as an individual entity. You will have to be creative and come up with new ideas that will rock the market and the workload will also be high but if you are successful and you are able to introduce a unique app in the market then you will be able to enjoy all the profits from the app.

Scope Of Android App Development In Other Sectors

Apart from the software and technology industry, the scope of android app development is also on a rise in other sectors too. Since the announcement of Digital India by PM Narendra Modi, there have been a lot of changes in the country, and many industries have switched over to digital modes including the banking & finance industry, education industry, gaming, medical, e-commerce, and many others. 

There is a need for android apps in all of these sectors which is why you can expect jobs in other sectors apart from the software and technology industry.