5 no-code app builders for your child
Custom app makers are easy, user-friendly and fun for children. There is no denying that knowing how to code helps. But some app builders are popular because they are surprisingly flexible. We’ve listed 5 of those you can begin with.
AppyPie
AppyPie is an app builder from India that has become massively popular in a short time because of its ease and simplicity. It has a very wide range of templates and a special Kids App Builder as well as a game app builder. Appy Pie has a variety of pricing options including a free app builder, but this offers editing rights for only 48 hours after publishing the app. Overall, it’s a good app builder for young children and beginners.
Tynker
Tynker has been offering kids the opportunity to create apps for Android and Apple since 2014. More than 8 million kids have used it, and a lot of teachers prefer it too. It can be used to make customized apps, including games, animations, interactive stories and puzzles. Tynker has a touch-based, simple tab interface to encourage kids further. Kids can start with any of its 9 pre-loaded templates, and move on to more complex designs as they learn more.
MIT App Inventor
MIT App Inventor has a visually rich programming environment that is particularly attractive for kids. The tool boasts of over a million unique monthly visitors from 195 countries, and more than 30 million apps have been made on it! The drag and drop block structure is easy to follow, and allows for greater customisation in a no-code app compared to others.
KidsAppMaker
In 2011, KidsAppMaker was developed by AppGeneration and is now running its 4th version. It can be used on both smart phone and tab, and also from an Apple Mac. Though it’s for kids and uses a very simple interface, it offers business-friendly tool such as analytics view and free upgrades for a year on an annual subscription. Good app for a teen.
Builder.ai
Builder.ai declares itself as “a software building tool for those who have great ideas to fulfill but no programming skills”. One of their best features is the instant prototyping tool, Builder Now, where a preview can be generated in 10 minutes. They also offer ‘aftercare’ services, a big help to keep a child’s app running smoothly.