2015 August 19 Archive - EXEIdeas – Let's Your Mind Rock

Mobile apps are everywhere, and if your business doesn’t have an app yet, you are missing out on prime mobile real estate. All you need is a unique idea for your business, and you can easily have an app created for it. Creating an app is no longer rocket science. There are a wide variety of user friendly tools that can help you develop an app with ease.Here are 10 tools to create a mobile app for your business.1.) Appery.io:Appery.io is an online mobile development platform that can be used to build cost-effective apps for businesses of all sizes. It is a cloud-based tool so there’s no need to download or install any components. It has a visual builder with powerful drag and drop functionality that can be easily used to create apps in a matter of just five minutes.Appery.io can be used to create apps for Android, iOS, Windows and web platforms. They offer a free startup plan with some limitations and subscription plans that provide more features.2.) Como:Como is an instant app creator that does not require any technical skills. It can be used to create custom iOS and Android apps for small businesses that can be published in leading app stores as a means to drive better results.They also provide a variety of existing apps themes that can be customized based on the specific business needs. Their monthly plans start at $57 and they offer a risk free 30-day money-back guarantee.3.) Appy Pie:Appy Pie is a cloud-based app creation software that can be used to create apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Blackberry and Kindle platforms. The app maker is easy to use and no programming skills are required.A mobile app can easily be created online by just dragging and dropping app pages in the tool. The basic plan starts at $7 per month, but they also have a free app which comes with relevant ads.4.) Canvas:Canvas is a cloud-based software tool that allows businesses to streamline their processes by creating apps that replace paper forms and manual processes. Apps created using Canvas can incorporate functionality such as GPS, image capture, dispatch, barcode scanning, electronic signatures, push notifications and access to business data such as parts catalogs, price lists and patient records.The key functionality of the app would be capturing data on iOS, Android and Windows mobiles. The startup plan is $13 per month, but they also offer a free 30 day trial period (no credit card required).5.) Appcelerator:Appcelerator is a mobile app development platform that allows users to build apps in JavaScript that can be run native on any device and OS. It also includes testing capability so apps can be verified with full mobile test automation.Their real-time mobile analytics are an added feature that help power user engagement and measure success. Pricing plans start at $39 per month but users can start off for free and pay only when the app is live.6.) PhoneGap:PhoneGap is a free and open source framework that allows users to easily create apps using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The apps created using PhoneGap can support a wide variety of features such as accelerometer, camera, compass, contacts, file, geolocation, media, network, notifications and storage.They provide extensive documentation and user guide to help create apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows phones.7.) AppMachine:AppMachine is an easy to use app development platform that allows users to create native mobile apps for iOS, Android and Windows phones in just hours. Apps can be created either by scanning the target company’s website for content, or through the pre-coded building blocks that are readily available.The basic plan is $19 per app, per month but they have the option to pay only when the app is published in the app stores.8.) AppMakr:AppMakr is a free DIY platform for creating iOS, Android and HTML5 apps without any coding knowledge. It allows users to easily build their own mobile app quickly through a simple drag-and-drop interface.Apps created using AppMakr may include features such as in-app messages, image galleries, end user accessibility, live stream videos, real time analytics, podcasts and the ability to mobilize the app with ads. Pricing starts at just $1 per month.9.) BiznessApps:BiznessApps is a mobile app maker for small businesses. It is a DIY platform that allows users to scan their website for content that can be included in the app. They also provide pre-made templates that can be customized to quickly build native iOS and Android mobile apps.Pricing starts at $59 per month and they also offer a risk free 30 day money back guarantee.10.) Good Barber:Good Barber is an online platform for users to create apps for iPhone and Androide mobiles and tablets. They provide several ready-made app themes that can be customized based on the user’s requirements.It’s also possible to test the app in real time during the development process, so improvements can be easily made. The standard plan is €16 per month with a 30 day free trial period.We hope this list of popular app building tools enable you to easily create an app to make your business stand out.About the Author:This article is authored by Sunu Philip, the Inbound Marketing Head for Cabot Technology Solutions – an IT consulting firm specializing in web and mobile technology solutions. Cabot offers progressive end-to-end business solutions, blending a solid business domain experience, technical expertise and a quality-driven delivery model.Find Me On GooglePlus | Facebook | Twitter