Buildfire
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Industry Leading App Maker for iOS & Android Mobile Apps
How to Replace BuildfireOverview
Features
53 features across 35 categories
Analytics(2)
Track app download analytics, user timelines, segment analytics, and advanced push notification performance
Gather real-time user feedback to enhance app experience
Communication(1)
One-on-one private messaging functionality for user engagement
Community(2)
Allow users to follow others and view public posts in a unified feed
Enable users to post and share updates, fostering collaboration and community engagement
Compliance(1)
Set custom legal terms and conditions for your app users
Content(1)
Browse, read, and share the Bible with added commentaries
Content Delivery(1)
Create promotions, lessons, and rewards with scheduled content delivery
Content Management(5)
Manage extensive app content by creating nested folders for better organization
Organize content with grid layout, breadcrumbs, tags, and push notifications
Organize content with folder plugin that remembers user navigation choices
Easily update content and add new features without downtime
Manage and share documents with categories and subscription options
Core Platform(2)
Build native mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms without writing code
Complete foundation including login screens, navigation, and backend infrastructure
Customer Support(1)
Customer support contact form providing seamless communication channel
Deployment(1)
Deploy apps using APK/IPA files for enterprise environments
E-commerce(1)
Streamlined menu ordering system for restaurants and food services
Engagement(2)
Track user actions with digital punch card functionality
Collect text-based responses and feedback from app users
Events(1)
Build event schedules, speaker bios, live chat, and attendee networking tools
Extensibility(2)
Upload and integrate custom plugins to extend app functionality
Access to 150+ plugins including chat, event manager, questionnaires, and more to customize app functionality
Functionality(2)
Add timers for enhanced functionality and time tracking
Scan and decode QR codes instantly within the app
Information(1)
Display weather updates and forecasts within the app
Infrastructure(1)
Secure cloud storage for app data with tiered storage limits based on plan
Integrations(2)
Advanced API access for custom integrations and server-side automation
Connect to Zapier for workflow automation with third-party services
Marketing(1)
Boost visibility with QR and social media sharing plus referral program functionality
Media(2)
Audio media player for podcast, music, and audio content delivery
Add a radio station with background audio streaming for on-the-go listening
Monetization(3)
Offer searchable and mappable digital coupons and discounts across locations
Monetize your app with in-app purchase functionality for selling digital goods and services
Reward customer loyalty with points and engagement tracking
Notifications(1)
Ensure users read important messages with acknowledgment request functionality
Personalization(1)
Create personalized homepage greeting users by name with customizable header
Platform Support(1)
Apps run as Progressive Web Applications in addition to native iOS and Android apps
Productivity(1)
Create tasks, check off items, add notes, and set reminders
Publishing(1)
Publish directly to iOS App Store and Google Play with guided support through approvals and submission process
Reseller Program(1)
Fully white label Buildfire platform to build and sell apps under your own brand
Scheduling(2)
Customizable online appointment booking and scheduling functionality
Sync Calendly for seamless scheduling and availability management
Security(2)
Control app access using access codes for restricted user groups
Enterprise single sign-on authentication for user access control
Services(1)
Full app development, design support, and custom functionality implementation
Support(1)
Ongoing support for app publishing, security, compliance, and maintenance
Team Management(1)
Add multiple admin users to manage and oversee app administration
User Engagement(2)
Send scheduled reminders to re-engage inactive users
Send push notifications to users with standard, rich text, geofence, group subscription, deep linking, and custom segment capabilities
User Management(2)
User directory for managing and searching users, enabling networking and collaboration
Manage users, track behavioral user tagging, and control user access within the app
Wallet(1)
Scan and store QR codes in a digital wallet with card management
Pricing
Standard
- ✓Publish on iOS, Android, tablet, PWA
- ✓Boost plugins
- ✓1 Accelerate plugin
- ✓100K push notifications per month
- ✓5GB storage
- ✓1 admin seat
- ✓Publishing support
- ✓Customer support
Growth
Popular- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Monetization with one in-app purchase
- ✓Accelerate plugins
- ✓1 Maximize plugin
- ✓150K push notifications per month
- ✓15GB storage
- ✓Additional admin seats
- ✓Advanced push notifications
- ✓Account manager
Scale
- ✓Everything in Growth
- ✓Unlimited in-app purchases
- ✓Advanced user controls
- ✓Access to all plugins
- ✓300K push notifications per month
- ✓50GB storage
- ✓Premium dedicated support
Professional Services
- ✓Professional app design
- ✓Custom development
- ✓Dedicated project manager
- ✓Promotional video
- ✓Integration assistance
- ✓Ongoing dedicated support
White Label Resellers
- ✓Fully white label platform
- ✓Manage multiple client apps from one dashboard
- ✓Dedicated reseller training and support
- ✓Priority publishing and account management
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Integrations
14 known integrations