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Top 10 Platforms for Building High Quality Mobile Apps

Mobile app developers are always on the lookout for good development platforms. Building an app takes a lot of time and effort. Organizations willing to outsource app building work, shell out tonnes of money to build efficient apps. It is important for individuals as well as agencies to know about platforms that come handy in building high quality apps. If you are on the lookout for a spectacular run on app building you must use app development platforms that provide easy, customizable and full-autonomy access for developers.

Here is a list of top ten mobile app development platforms.

Appery.io

Appery.io is an enterprise cloud-based app development and MBaaS platform. The visual editor, intelligent environment, multi-platform support services and tutorials make way for a high-end app development platform.  Appery.io has an extremely fast integrated development environment (IDE). You can build apps in less than 5 minutes.

Enterprises can easily mobilize their systems without having to depend on codes. This platform allows simple and reliable development infrastructure. Offline apps are provided with extended support. Riding on simple collaboration and a download/installation free environment, Appery.io adds power to customization. Apps for iOS, Windows Phone and Android can be created with this cloud-based environment.

App deployment is done across, private cloud, premise or public cloud environments. According to recent surveys, more than 300,000 developers take advantage of using this platform. JavaScript provides for easy drag and drop options. Developers’ support and latest technologies make Appery.io one of the best platforms for mobile app development.

You can start off with a free plan and continue with excellent mobile projects for a Premium plan at $180 per month.

Mobile Roadie

You can innovate, develop, customize and manage mobile apps with Mobile Roadie. Launched in 2009, it has come a long way in establishing itself as a development platform that benefits more than 20 million users (including professional developers, agencies and amateurs). It provides a one stop solution for easy and customizable app building.

Whether you are willing to have Android or iPad and iOS Phone oriented apps, Mobile Roadie will deliver you with an empowering development service. Audiences will remain hooked to the apps’ stunning features incorporated with the help of Mobile Roadie.

Build your most desirable app with a core plan for $149 (monthly) or Pro plan for $799 (monthly). Annual subscriptions can be availed with 2 bonus months for free of cost. These plans offer push notifications, core features and geo fencing (which is available with the pro plan).

Bizness APPS

If you are a web design agency you must be having a regular need to create mobile apps for wide range of businesses. BiznessAPPS is one such platform that helps you create proper business strategy with its analytics tool. It had started off as a modest DIY app but went on to become a feature loaded mobile app development platform complete with comprehensive analytics, shopping cart, third party integrations, loyalty programs, push notifications, food ordering, dynamic content and much more.

Around 500,000 mobile apps have been developed and published using this software. BiznessApps has remained focused on resellers and digital agencies, thus transforming itself into one of the leading app development entities became easy. It allows you to develop only native Android and iOS apps. Special pricing is included to develop customised iOS and Android apps.

Plans range from $29 per month (mobile website) to $59 per month (mobile app). Weekly webinars and easy access to numerous tutorials help mobile app developers to benefit a lot.

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ShoutEm

ShoutEm is regarded as a very simple an easy mobile app building environment. Its easy drag and drop interface makes way for comfortable and user-friendly app development. There are numerous features that can be added here – events, media streaming, news and photos. Tools can be customized easily. App Monetization support is also provided by ShoutEm. Mobile app developers can check previews of apps before publishing them and can also republish apps after making changes for quite a number of times.It will cover both iOS and Android devices.

Content can be updated real-time. Ecommerce option makes ShoutEm an easy commercial choice. There are several plans offered by this platform – Basic plan is priced at $19.90 per month, Advanced plan cab be availed for $49.00/month, Unlimited plan is available for $119.90 per month. If you require more advanced customizations and tools you can opt for the Enterprise plan which provides prices on request.

Monthly plans can be availed as annual plans with minor changes in rates. Free trials are also available. Most common and standard features are made available in all plans. There are additional packages like the Professional Set up and Enterprise Set up plans available for $950 and $2900 respectively.

TheAppBuilder

A wide variety of apps can be built here. Apps related to brochures, employees, events and clients can be opted for, with two different approaches made available for mobile app development. The online toolkits along with training guides are of great help. Initial content is also provided by TheAppBuilder.

Your brand will be positioned rightly as you can avail good customizations and take help from the dedicated AppLibrary. Updating content and structure is also very easy here. Apps can be published on multiple platforms with unlimited updates. Changes submitted here will be updated within 60 seconds. Android, iPhone and iPad platforms are supported.

Appmakr

This is one of the fastest app creating platforms that offer conversion, analytics, monetization and sharing support. Appmakr is a DIY app creation platform that can be availed by anyone and everyone choosing to create HTML5, iOS and Android apps.

Founded in 2009, Appmakr has come a long way in establishing itself as the largest DIY app publishing platform in the world. Innumerable mobile apps can be built here with as many updates as required.

Numerous features such as live updates, push notifications, chat rooms, shared events calendars, high resolution photo galleries, in-app shopping, Google Maps integration, music and video streaming can be availed by mobile app developers.

Free plan is available. You can opt for a $99 one-time fee for Self-Publish.

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GoodBarber

GoodBarber allows users to build Android and iPhone apps. Amateurs can try their hands with this codeless full control app building platform. There are a set of customizable colourful design templates, Google Fonts, and icons to benefit from.

A free web mobile version will allow you to access the mobile apps from mobile device’s browsers.

Monthly plan starts at $16 which can be upgraded to $32 per month Full plan. User feedbacks and reviews can be received. You can add live events, videos, sounds and photos to organise your app. Whenever app parameters are adjusted visual feedbacks are received.

AppMachine

AppMachine is a hassle-free drag and drop professional app development platform. Native apps for Android and iOS can be built here. Wide variety of design elements along with aesthetic features like video, information and photo can be combined to bring together a stunning app.

Apps can have unique designs with the help of beautiful colours, icons, navigation paths and fonts. Previewer function can be availed to watch the progress of apps.

Professional Testing support is provided by this platform. Once an app is ready after being tested fully, it can be published and promoted. User data can also be analysed. AppMachine takes care in providing good support services. It helps developers to get their apps across Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Post-launch monetization is also looked after to a certain extent.

Plans offered by AppMachine come with one time fees. ‘Gorgeous’ plan is available for $499, ‘Designer’ plan is available for $1299. ‘Developer’ plan will soon be introduced with additional features and customizations.

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Appy Pie

You can build apps for iOS, Windows, Android devices. Appy Pie is a cloud based mobile app development platform that does not require installation or download. Pages can be dragged and dropped to build online mobile apps.

Updates and revisions are made on real-time. After an app is completed an HTML5-based hybrid app is provided to the developer which works across all platforms including Blackberry. Social media features like audio, media feeds, radio, websites and blogs can be added to the app.

You can avail several app marketing support like Ad monetization, push notifications, live analytics and GPS enabled location updates. Appointments can be scheduled which comes handy for beauty salons, spas and doctors. Custom codes can be implemented. Iframes can also be embedded in the apps.

Free plan is available for trial. Platinum plan is available for $33 per month.

GameSalad

Games can be built and published across a wide variety of platforms like OS X, Android, iOS and HTML5. You do not require professional knowledge in programming languages to start creating apps here. Game developers can avail some brilliant features such as actor editor and the scene. Actors can be set up in a scene before continuing with images, attributes and sound creation.

Community forum provides extended help and advice to fellow developers. Amazon has tied up with GameSalad to boost future game development options. In-app purchase and GameCircle APIs have been integrated.

Free plan is available. You can avail an annual plan for $299.

Mobile app building requires a sound understanding of the market. Building an app on budget and delivering the best utilities require precision and professional knowledge to some extent. The ever growing mobile market bodes well for the app developers and designers.

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