Unity Technologies
A cross-platform gaming app development tool
- $75/month
- Free version
Made for:
Users looking to build games across platforms with extensive features and vibrant graphics.
Not for:
Users looking to build simple gaming applications.
Ionic
An HTML5 hybrid mobile app framework
- $20/mo
- Free version
Made for:
Open-source; drag and drop building
Not for:
Certain UI elements, eg image-based lists
Appzillon
A cross-platform development suite for app development and management
- $1500+/year
- Custom agreement
Made for:
Flexible setup and design
Not for:
Strong partner-ecosystem collaboration
Qt Creator
A cross-platform IDE that creates strong user interfaces and applications
- $1000+/year
- Free trial
Made for:
Users looking for an integrated development environment that has a strong focus on user interface development.
Not for:
Users on a strict development budget.
Kalipso Studio
Mobile Application Generator
- 83€-150€/mo
- Free trial
Made for:
Free runtime, RFID/NFC components
Not for:
iOS cross-platform development
Verivo AppStudio
A mobile app development software recently acquired by Appery.io
- $30 - $135/month
- Free trial
Made for:
Users looking for an app development tool that is secure for hosting their mobile application.
Not for:
Users looking for the simplest and most affordable app development option.
Adobe PhoneGap
An open source framework that easily creates apps using web technologies
- Open source
- Free version
Made for:
Classic web to mobile functionality
Not for:
More advanced, critical-level performance or UI
Nevercode
A continuous integration app platform
- $49 - $189/mo.
- Free version
Made for:
Users looking to affordably and frequently make updates to their mobile application.
Not for:
Users looking for a DIY app development tool that require little to no daily maintenance.
Xojo
A cross-platform development tool for desktop, web, iOS, and Raspberry Pi
- $99 - $1,999/year
- Free trial
Made for:
Users looking for a cross-platform app development tool that is also capable of developing applications for Raspberry Pi, iOS, and web apps.
Not for:
Users looking for a simple, DIY drag and drop app development software, or a tool that will allow them to develop Android apps.
Sencha
An app platform capable of developing and managing enterprise web apps
- $2000 - $10,000+/year
- Free version
Made for:
Enterprises looking for a solution to rapidly design, develop, and manage cross-platform web applications.
Not for:
Users looking for a simple app development solution or an app with close to native functionality.
Meteor Development Group
A full-stack platform allowing users to develop apps from a JavaScript code base
- $495 -$995/month
- Free version
Made for:
Users familiar with the JavaScript language looking to build mobile and web apps from one code base.
Not for:
Users that do not have much exposure to JavaScript as a development language.
AppSheet
A mobile app development software that turns Google Docs into apps
- $1 - $5 user/month
- Free version
Made for:
Users familiar with Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, and other spreadsheet tools interested in easily creating a mobile application.
Not for:
Users looking for a native application, Windows app, or highly customized backend solution.
Appsmoment
An app maker for building apps and games for all platforms
- $0 - $29/month
- Free version
Made for:
Users looking for a cross-platform app builder with an extensive list of available features.
Not for:
Users needing rapid iterations once their app is published.
AngularJS
Google's open source web application framework that extends traditional HTML
- Open source
- Free version
Made for:
Quick UI development, single bulk Model-View updates improves performance
Not for:
Extensive use by novices
Swiftic
A DIY app creator with many features focused on customer loyalty
- $41 - $57/mo.
- Money back guarantee
Made for:
Small to medium-sized businesses in need of a robust loyalty solution or method to drive brand engagement.
Not for:
Users looking for a custom or intensive backend database.
Zoho Creator
A DIY app development software that integrates many CRM functions
- $5 - $15 user/month
- Free trial
Made for:
Users who have a CRM or database that would like to create an application using that data.
Not for:
Non-technically savvy users, this app maker option is a more technical than most.
Shoutem
A platform to build, publish, and manage native apps with ease.
- $19 - $149/month
- Free trial
Made for:
Pairing an easily managed creator with professional custom development to extend functionality and design
Not for:
Computer-graphic intensive apps such as video games
Mobincube - Mobimento Mobile
An app creator with the ability to customize and monetize users apps
- $3 - $99/month
- Free version
Made for:
Users looking for the ability to simply build their own apps. Great for educational purposes.
Not for:
Users looking for a US-based support team.
V-Play Cross Platform SDK
V-Play is a cross-platform development SDK
- $49 - $239/mo
- Free version
Made for:
Developers looking for a Java friendly platform for developing games and apps.
Not for:
Developers looking to build apps with a great degree of backend customizations.
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