Android App Localization

Localization of an Android application into different languages is not just a translation of content to make the end-user experience more comfortable. To localize an app for Android OS involves adapting the text to the peculiarities of the target language or country. Localized mobile apps will appear higher in the search results of the Google Play Store and will receive higher ratings.

The Benefits of Localizing Android Apps
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Professional Localization of Android Apps

The number of app downloads in the Google Play Store in 2023 reached nearly 121 billion, and forecasts suggest this figure will reach 143 billion in the coming years. These numbers illustrate the situation for all app developers that work in the international market.

Many apps that have been released over the last few years support only two or three languages or do not offer language choices at all. Marketing research has repeatedly shown that consumers prioritize the app language over its cost. The more languages an app supports, the more often it will appear in search results, as users prefer to use their native languages. For details on the benefits of mobile app localization for business, read articles in our blog.

Android meeting app in 5 languages

In countries like Brazil, India, and Indonesia, the share of Android users exceeds 85%. In India, the mother tongue of more than 500 million people is Hindi (the fifth most-spoken language by the number of speakers in the world, after Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and English). In Indonesia, more than 200 million people speak Indonesian. In Brazil, almost every resident (more than 200 million people) speaks Portuguese.

However, localization is rarely accounted for at the development stage. As a result, the implementation of translated UI text may become challenging because of its differing lengths in different languages. Text shortening may be needed, affecting the end-user experience. To minimize the difficulties of redevelopment, localization support must be incorporated as early as possible in the app engineering stage.

Kenaz will help you plan all the necessary steps to localize your Android app and translate it into any language. Whether you are in London, New York, Paris, Berlin, or any other city in the world, you can order a translation for your app and communicate with our project manager via email.

Android App Localization Work Steps

How Much Does it Cost to Localize an App?

The final price of localization depends on many elements. The main considerations are:

Word Count

The amount of content to be localized directly affects the price. Travel app localization, for instance, is more expensive than the localization of a flashlight app UI.

Original and Target Languages

Translation of an app from English, French, or German into any other language will be less expensive than the translation of the same amount of text from Slovak or Ukrainian into Indonesian or Arabic.

The Chosen Service Package

We offer three types of service: Premium (translation, editing, and proofreading), Standard (translation and proofreading), and Light (translation only). For details on the steps included in translation and localization, see 10 Steps of Professional Translation and Localization.

Localization Testing

In addition to translation, you can order localization testing with us. Some clients prefer to perform this step themselves but remember that this step requires a native speaker’s knowledge of the target languages. For details on the process, see Localization testing—the final stage in creating a high-quality product.

Localization of Audio and Video Content and Subtitles

The amount of video and the variety of graphic content within the text to be localized affects the price. For details on these services, see the corresponding pages:

Translation of Audio Content
Translation of Video Content
Translation of Subtitles.

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