Buildfire

Building a mobile app without writing code but with the depth of a serious platform is BuildFire's territory. The visual editor is accessible, but underneath sits an SDK that lets developers go well beyond templates.

BuildFire is a no-code platform for creating native mobile applications for iOS and Android. The editor works with click-and-edit logic: you build the app's screens by adding features from a plugin marketplace, each dedicated to a specific need such as ecommerce, community, events, fitness, multimedia content, loyalty or internal communication. Real-time preview shows how the app will look as you build it. What sets it apart from other app builders is its technical depth: BuildFire provides a developer SDK that lets you create custom plugins and features with serverless architecture, going beyond the limits of pre-built modules. The platform handles publishing to the App Store and Google Play and keeps apps updated against new operating system versions. A white-label reseller program to start an app development business and an in-house agency service for those who prefer to delegate the build are available.

For businesses, agencies and entrepreneurs who want a professional, deeply customizable mobile app, with the ability to work at code level when needed.

BuildFire sits in the higher tier of app builders. Pricing starts at around $159 per month for the entry plan, which allows publishing to iOS and Android with core features and plugins, and rises with higher plans that add in-app purchases, more storage and more push notifications. Plans on request are available for professional services and white-label resellers. A free trial period is offered. Apple and Google store fees should be budgeted separately.