Mobile App Development Tools and Frameworks

XCode

Xcode is an integrated development environment from apple for developing iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS applications. Xcode supports source code for the programming languages C, C++, Objective-C, Objective-C++, Java, AppleScript, Python, Ruby, ResEdit (Rez), and Swift, with a variety of programming models, including but not limited to Cocoa, Carbon, and Java. Third parties have added support for GNU Pascal, Free Pascal, Ada, C#, Perl, and D. Xcode can only be used on macOS.

Android Studio

Android Studio is Google’s Official IDE for android application development. Unlike XCode android studio can be used on computers running on Windows, Linux and Mac OS. Android studio is a replacement for Eclipse.

Xamarin Studio

Xamarin Studio is an IDE for cross-platform app development from Microsoft. Xamarin studio uses a C# codebase. This is used to develop iOS, Android and Windows app development.

Appery.Io

It is a cloud-based app development and maintenance platform that features a highly sophisticated visual app building tool.

The platform comes with a number of attractive templates and supports features like integrated backend services and responsive web applications. Appery.io is used by some of the leading organizations such as Samsung and AT&T.

Mobile Roadie 

It is a custom app development tool that makes it easy for anyone to create and manage their apps for Android and iOS platforms.

It provides support to a range of media types, including features like an auto-updating fan wall (for real-time news and chat and social networking apps), auto-importing of RSS, and Google News or Twitter keywords integration.

The software is available in both free and paid versions, with the free version having limited features.

Appcelerator

As the name suggests, the tool is mainly beneficial for speeding up the process of app development as it enables the creation of apps with fewer lines of code. It supports the development of both native apps and cross-platform apps.

The tool can be used to create Android, iOS, Windows, and even HTML5 browser-based applications. As it follows the concept of “write once, use anywhere,” Appcelerator is perfect for building hybrid application

AppInstitute

This is a very easy-to-use app building platform that facilitates the development of Android and iOS mobile applications. The best part is that it doesn’t require you to have any coding knowledge at all.

You can use the tool to develop a range of applications with the use of existing templates and a user-friendly drag-and-drop editor. The platform also comes with a CRM tool to help you keep track of your app sales, analytics and enable push notifications.

TheAppBuilder 

It is an enterprise mobile application development tool that has been designed to suit the needs of in-house apps for various types of businesses. It supports the development of suitable applications for clients, employees, projects, events, portals, and marketing.

The platform features an online toolkit along with a training module that can be used to build apps. Alternatively, a developer can choose to use the advanced tools to define and build a custom structure for their business apps.

PhoneGap

It is a cross-platform app development tool, that means it can be used to create apps that work on all mobile devices, irrespective of the operating system on these devices.

The tool also integrates several libraries, with existing functions and code, to make the development process easier and faster. There is also a plug-in architecture that can be used to further extend the functionality of this tool.

AppMachine

It is a highly efficient and super easy app development tool that is mainly beneficial for those people who want to create mobile apps to support they’re existing business/personal website

AppMachine actually works by scanning your website and then creating building blocks with specific feeds of content. You can customize these blocks to create your app the way you want it. It is a really great and cost-effective way of getting an app version of your website.

Good Barber

Do not get confused by the name. This is a native app builder tool, mainly used for creating Android and iOS native applications. It makes use of the latest app development technologies to enable creating highly robust and advanced apps for any purpose and industry.

It is one of those platforms that do not require you to write a single line of code in order to build your app. In addition to helping you create iOS and Android apps, Good Barber will also give a free mobile version of your website that you can even use as your official mobile website

Sencha Touch

Snecha Touch is an online JavaScript framework tool used to design, develop and test enterprise mobile applications. The tool mainly focuses on integrating high-quality responsiveness in your mobile app to provide wonderful touch experience to all your app users.

It supports the development of all kinds of mobile apps for all the latest versions of iOS, Android, and Blackberry systems.

Mobile applications are easier, faster and convenient, even more than the mobile version of a website. If your business receives a lot of traffic from mobile devices and you feel that a dedicated mobile app can help you reach more customers in the market, this is the best time to go ahead and get yourself a good mobile app.