21st Oct 2012, 06:58 AM | #1 |
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Dear members, I have followed the discussion about apps vs. mobile websites for some time, and in general I tend to use and recommend mobile websites. However, I got asked today if I could create an app that really does something like a computer program, things that can't be done easily by a mobile website. The main reason is while users use the app they are on an aeroplane where they can use their smartphone, however, have no Internet access, at least on most flights. I have written the software years ago for use with PCs, and it is around 5000 lines of code. Could somebody recommend an app development system that would be suitable for such an application? Also I know I would in fact need to create 2 apps, one for Android and one for Iphone. Would there be any other operating systems I do not know? Thanks Dan Hower |
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24th Oct 2012, 01:03 AM | #2 |
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You have mentioned 2 out of 3 of the main ones. Android and iOS (iPhone). The next serious contender is BlackBerry followed by Symbian (Nokia). Then of course there are the Windows powered Smartphones.
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24th Oct 2012, 05:27 AM | #3 |
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Thanks both I have learned in the mean time that I might have to create the app for the operating systems separately which means at least twice the work. Or I need to use C++ which is very similar for IOS and Android. |
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24th Oct 2012, 12:21 PM | #4 |
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You can try something like Corona SDK that allows you to code once and port to iOSm Android, kindle fire and nook all from one set of code. I am hoping that they somehow can add in windows 8 eventually. That would be sweet. One place to code and port to iOS, Android and Win 8... if you find that let me know! |
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We have used PhoneGap, which allows developers to create apps for Android, Palm, Symbian, BlackBerry, iPhone, iTouch and iPad devices. It uses standard web development languages such as HTML and JavaScript and allows you to work with device hardware features such as accelerometer, GPS/location, camera, sound and other functionalities. It also offers an Adobe AIR app and also online training courses to help you access native API’s and build mobile apps on its own platform. HTH Kohorn | |
25th Oct 2012, 12:42 AM | #6 |
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There are several mobile apps development platforms, I had created a small squidoo lens related to it you can read it here squidoo.com/top-10-android-development-tools
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25th Oct 2012, 01:44 AM | #7 |
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Hey Dan Hover Try HTML 5, it is really simple and the apps developed supports all mobile platforms (as HTML 5 is cross platform supportive). Another point you put on was can you make an app that does the work of software on PC, Yes it is possible, there are many apps that lets you do a lot of complex work (check out the apps of omnigroup). |
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25th Oct 2012, 07:02 AM | #8 | |
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The users will not be online when they use the app but flying in an airplane. The calculations are quite complex, and there is a large database containing all airports worldwide. It works very well on a PC but is a rather large software which took me months for the first version. You mentioned HTML5, and I hear a lot that it is different from previous HTML versions, so I will check out if it can be used for programming. If I had one version for all operating systems that would certainly save me a lot of work. Also I am not too eager to write an application with C++ Cheers Dan Hower | |
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Cheers Dan Hower | |
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25th Oct 2012, 07:12 AM | #10 | |
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if I understand correctly Phonegap is a web-based applicaton platform so I can't use it since the users will use the app while flying - see my software description a few posts further up. Cheers Dan Hower | |
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That would be waaaaaaaaaay simpler than using C++. Not to mention, it would be instantly compatible with not only all of the major mobile platforms (iPhone, Android, etc), but with desktop computers as well. | |
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25th Oct 2012, 09:53 AM | #12 |
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Well.... you can try this online service which does have a lot of options and features inside for building your Iphone/Android/Kindle applicatios - AppsMoment: Builder Application | Develop Iphone App | Ipad Publishing | App Maker android Also... if you need more complicated stuff - than only one solution - Visual C++ regards Maksym |
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However, I am not sure how to sell the app in that case. If I build the app with HTML5 combined with the others you mention could I still sell it in the Apple appstore? Thanks Dan Hower | |
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29th Oct 2012, 02:22 AM | #14 | |
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Displaying info is not all what you can do with HTML 5, the platform is refreshed and provides pretty nice features for development. It is possible to retrieve flight info and make calculations and other work you mentioned in some app developed using HTML 5. May be it will be bit complex for such tasks while coding but the produced app will work on all mobile platforms. Cheers. | |
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29th Oct 2012, 04:24 AM | #15 | |
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see my post one further up. I am on my way to HTML5, and the more information I gather the more I look forward using it. Cheers Dan Hower | |
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29th Oct 2012, 04:58 AM | #16 |
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You can do this: i-jetty - I-Jetty: webserver for the android mobile platform - Google Project Hosting Have an internal web server which will solve all your problems, no? |
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I've never tried to submit an app to Apple, so I have no idea what their requirements are. Perhaps someone else could chime in about that? At any rate, if they don't accept HTML5 apps, then you could use something like Phonegap to "convert" your HTML5 app into a native iOS app. | |
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Question about payment plans for iPhone apps: As explained further up in post #8 I might get offered that job to write an app that users will use during in intercontinental flight. If they want to use it on another flight three weeks later they would have to buy the app again or pay a usage fee again for another use. Basically use it once = $2, then use it again, pay $2 again, or something like that. The experts keep discouraging me, and tell me Apple does not allow anything like that. And the investors want a clear plan how the customers will and can pay before they order that app from me. We are talking about a five digit amount to create the apps so they will not go ahead until I can come up with a payment method that will work for all platforms. I am stuck. Any ideas? Thanks Dan Hower |
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Have you tried phonegap? You build an app using html5 and javascript and phonegap gives you the ability to tap into mobile features like gps, camera, sensors etc. At the end of the day when you are done you can upload the app you created for one platform lets say for android and their service will port it to android, sybmbian, bada, blackberry, microsoft and ios |
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