Mobile App-Building Tools
Mobile App-Building Tools
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CalcApp
Build an app out of a spreadsheet similar to Glide.
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GlideApps
Create an app in a Google Sheet in five minutes. For free.
MobileV.is
Tool for building data visualizations on mobile.
Peepcode
Screencasts on how to build code for apps.
Modernizr
Library of Javascript code.
MOBILE APP-BUILDING TOOLS
Note: These mobile app and responsive design building tools are from several sources, including Jeff Cutler.
Responsive Design Checker
Enter a web address to see if the site is responsive web design.
Monday Hero
Convert sketch designs into code. Great for mobile app development.
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Content Curation Tools Supermap
Resources galore from Robin Good.
UberFlip
Like AppStudio, it converts a finished PDF file into a mobile- and tablet-friendly HTML5 website.
Shoutem.com
App-making tool.
GlideApp
Create an app in a Google Sheet in five minutes. For free.
MobileV.is
Tool for building data visualizations on mobile.
Graphic and Links to Dozens of Cool Apps
CalcApp
Build an app out of a spreadsheet similar to Glide.
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Sencha Touch
First HTML5 mobile app framework.
PhoneGap
Use this free tool to develop your smart phone app.
MoFuse.com
Mobile content management system.
Peepcode
Screencasts on how to build code for apps.
Modernizr
Library of Javascript code.
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TwitterFeed
Feed your blog updates to your Twitter account using an RSS feed. Very cool.
Typeform
Build content across platforms. Great for mobile.
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What the Hashtag?
Look up what various hashtags mean in this database. Great for finding Twitter chats.
Twipe: Five Lessons Learned from Launching the Telegraph’s Digital Edition App
HTML5 Readiness
Test what code/features work in which browser. More web-driven than mobile, but it can be helpful.
12 iPhone Application Resources
USA.gov: Mobile Apps
A handy list of which government agencies have mobile apps and mobile Web sites.
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Other Helpful Tools
MobiForms Developer
Develop mobile apps in HTML 5 with no programming. Download the software from this site.
Embed Responsively
Allows you to embed videos from YouTube and Vimeo, Maps from Google and photos from Instagram so they are responsive on your site and will resize on any device.
Animoto
Video production and sharing tool. Works as an app as well.
TouchCast
For desktop and mobile. Create interactive videos.
DabKick
Real-time social media/multimedia sharing app.
Chartbeat
Real-time analytics of your site.
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