MobileTogether Designer

What MobileTogether Designer is

MobileTogether Designer is a visual development tool for building data-driven native apps and enterprise solutions. It combines drag-and-drop interface design with Action Tree visual programming and XPath/XQuery for selecting and processing data. Apps can use REST and SOAP services, XML, JSON, HTML, and relational databases including SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. MapForce Server integration connects legacy sources such as Excel, EDI, and text. App features can include camera functions, push notifications, maps and geolocation, barcode and QR scanning, NFC, MQTT, signatures, and biometric authentication. Designer includes a simulator for supported operating systems and automated tests replayable on client devices through MobileTogether Server. Apps can be deployed to that server for access or compiled from generated code for app store submission. MobileTogether Server supports role management, multiple authentication methods, SSL encryption, and role-based permissions, and can run on premises or in private or public cloud environments such as AWS or Azure. Designer is free for unlimited developers. MobileTogether Server starts at $1,000 a year for one core. Custom-branded app store deployments require the server, and developers compile and submit generated app code themselves.

Who it suits

MobileTogether Designer may suit developers building data-driven mobile apps or enterprise solutions, including teams connecting varied data sources. It is relevant to organizations that can deploy and manage MobileTogether Server when needed.

Limits

Designer is free for unlimited developers. MobileTogether Server starts at $1,000 a year for one core; custom-branded app store deployments require the server, and developers compile and submit the generated app code themselves.

Getting started

1. Open the MobileTogether Designer website.
2. Use the free Designer plan for unlimited developers.
3. Build an app with the visual designer, Action Trees, and XPath/XQuery.
4. Use the simulator or replay automated tests through MobileTogether Server.
5. Deploy to MobileTogether Server or compile generated code for app store submission.

Verdict

MobileTogether Designer pairs visual app construction with data connections, testing tools, and server deployment options. Account for the server requirement and app store submission work if planning custom-branded deployments.