Creating an iOS + Android app for my community!

[Ardenson]

I am thinking about having an iOS iPhone, iPad, and Android app for my community. I have had some requests from users because they think it will be easier to talk to the other members, ask questions and view various content I create.

Does anyone have their own iOS and Android app for their community?

[Oniya]

While Elliquiy doesn't have an app, you might be able to get some programming tips if you have specific features in mind.

[ThePrince]

I've thought about doing a Android app for E, that would basically just be a skin. But it would be more for a Android programming excersise and right now I don't have the time.

Making a iOS app would be a lot harder because A) you need a Apple computer, B) You have to pay Apple $100 every year to have your app on their store. And most importantly Apple has to test your App before it can go on the App store. So if someone submitted a Elliquiy app, Apple would need a username and password to log into the site. Also adult sites like Elliquiy are not allowed on the App store.

I am not sure if Google has similar blocks for adult sites. My knowledge of app building was from when I worked at a company that made Android and iOS apps for customers.

Thing is you don't have to make a app for your online community. You can use bootstrap or other software so that the website is more mobile and tablet friendly.

[Ardenson]

I had several points which are important to me.

1 - First I needed my own app with real time chat and private messaging including the ability to send push notifications that can be downloaded from the app stores by my users and seen in mobile (all versions) so I narrowed down the search for chat room app solutions..

2 - I needed a design to include my images, I needed my background to be black or transparent and completely white label with my logo.

3 - I do not like to install the chat in my server as this is high cpu and resource consumer. So I need a complete cloud chat service.

4 - Lastly, I needed the ability to add youtube videos, have users private message me, and have my own app account system.

I have checked several app builders and only 1 met my needs, Chatwing.

I choose Chatwing finally as it has real time messaging built in and can be custom branded as my own app plus can be integrated into my web page.

[mackehnry44]

just tested the chatwing app builder and can confirm the app wizard available makes it straightforward to create an app. nice feature, the app supports Google admob ads so you can display banner ads and make money.