This walkthrough shows the complete process inside the Appy Pie editor — from choosing a template to publishing on app stores.
Most users publish their first app within 72 hours. Here’s exactly what happens inside the Appy Pie editor.
Enter your business name, choose your industry. Appy Pie loads a template pre-built with features for restaurants, retail, salons, fitness, and 200+ more categories.
Click the logo placeholder → “Upload Image.” Open the “Design” tab in the left panel to set primary and accent colors. Click any text block to rewrite.
Open the “Features” panel. Drag push notifications, payments, booking, GPS, forms, or galleries onto your app. Connect Stripe or PayPal in the “Monetization” tab.
Preview in the simulator. Share a test link with your team. Click “Publish” → choose Android, iOS, or both. Google Play: same-day. App Store: 24–48 hrs.
Each template comes pre-loaded with industry-specific features. Customize everything — screens, features, layouts — through the visual editor.
Online ordering, digital menus, reservations, push deals, loyalty rewards. Cut third-party commissions by letting customers order directly.
Build a restaurant app →
Product catalog, shopping cart, Stripe/PayPal checkout, inventory sync, order tracking, coupon codes.
Build a store app →
Real-time GPS, ride requests, fare estimation, driver profiles, in-app payments. Separate rider and driver panels.
Build a taxi app →
Appointment scheduling, calendar sync, service menus with pricing, push reminders, stylist profiles.
Build a salon app →
Order placement, real-time tracking, driver assignment, proof-of-delivery photos. Food, groceries, flowers, packages.
Build a delivery app →
Event calendars, sermon streaming, donation integration, prayer requests, group messaging, volunteer sign-ups.
Build a church app →Included in every app you build. Toggle them on from the Features panel inside the Appy Pie editor — no add-on fees.
Send real-time or scheduled alerts — flash sales, appointment reminders, delivery updates. Set timing inside the “Push” tab. No external service needed.
Accept Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay. Supports product variants, tip options, coupon codes. Configured in the “Monetization” section of the editor.
Customers pick date, time, and service in-app. Syncs with Google Calendar. Automated confirmation and reminder push notifications included.
Track downloads, daily active users, screen views, session duration from the Appy Pie dashboard. Identify most-used features and top screens.
In-app map with your business location. One-tap directions for customers. Multi-location support for businesses with multiple branches.
Email, Google, or Apple Sign-In. Users get profiles, order history, saved preferences. GDPR-compliant data handling on AWS infrastructure.
Real outcomes from business owners who used this app builder for small business. Details verified through the platform.
Austin, TX
We stopped paying 30% commissions to delivery apps. Our regulars switched to our own app within the first week.
— Marco D., Owner
Rotterdam, Netherlands
We consolidated movies, live TV, and games into one app without hiring a developer. Appy Pie support walked us through App Store approval.
— Daan V., Founder
Houston, TX
During Valentine’s week, the app handled more orders than our phone line. The push notification for same-day arrangements was a game changer.
— Lisa T., Owner
Platforms small business owners compare most often. Here’s where each stands.
| Feature | Appy Pie | Bubble | FlutterFlow | Jotform Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coding needed | ✓ None | Some setup | Developer-oriented | ✓ None |
| Time to first app | Under 72 hours | Days to weeks | Days | Under 1 hour (basic) |
| Starting price | $16/mo per app | $29/mo | $30/mo | Free (limited) |
| Native publishing | ✓ iOS + Android | ✗ Web only* | ✓ iOS + Android | ✗ Web/PWA only |
| Push notifications | ✓ Built-in | Plugin required | Custom setup | ✗ Not available |
| Templates | 200+ industry-specific | Extensive plugins | Widget library | Form-based |
| Complex logic | Basic workflows | ✓ Advanced | Moderate | Basic |
| Native performance | Good | Web-based | ✓ Excellent | Web-based |
| Support | 24/7 live chat | Forum + docs | Community | Email + docs |
| Best for | Small business owners | Startups / product teams | Developers | Form-heavy apps |
Built for people who run businesses — not people who build software.
Appy Pie’s template-first approach means you start with a working app — not a blank screen. Average user publishes in under 72 hours. Customize instead of building from scratch.
No “API endpoints,” “database schemas,” or “component states.” Appy Pie uses business language: customers, orders, appointments, notifications. If you can edit a slide, you can build your app.
Your app appears in the actual Apple App Store and Google Play — not a web link. Customers download it alongside Instagram and Uber. We handle submission and guide you through review issues.
24/7 support from people who’ve actually published apps on the platform. They’ve helped users across 150+ countries navigate App Store rejections, payment configs, and publishing errors.
Join 10 million+ users who’ve created apps without writing a single line of code.
Start Building — It’s Free →This page is maintained by the Appy Pie App Builder product team, based on direct experience supporting users as they build, publish, and manage mobile apps on the platform. Since 2016, over 10 million users have created apps using Appy Pie. More than 100,000 of those apps are live on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Content is informed by real app-building workflows, publishing requirements, and support interactions.
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