What RhoMobile Suite is

RhoMobile Suite is software for building mobile applications targeting iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows 10, and Windows CE or Mobile. It also supports desktop applications for Windows and macOS. The suite uses Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, giving teams several listed languages for development. An emulator or simulator is included for trying applications during development, and app packaging is supported for preparing applications for distribution. RhoMobile Suite has been available since 2008 and is offered as a free plan. Its listed website is the Tau platform product page. The platform combination covers both mobile and desktop targets, while the development language support is centered on web technologies and Ruby. Organizations choosing it can therefore work across the listed operating systems from one suite, with tools for simulation and packaging included in the product description.

Who it suits

RhoMobile Suite suits developers who need to target the listed mobile and desktop operating systems. It may fit teams comfortable with Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, or CSS and seeking a free plan with emulator and packaging support.

What it does well

Free plan is available
Targets iOS and Android
Supports Windows mobile targets
Includes emulator or simulator
Supports app packaging

What to know first

Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
Mobile target list includes older Windows editions

Verdict

RhoMobile Suite provides a free, multi-platform development option with broad mobile targets, desktop support, simulation, and packaging. Its usefulness depends on whether your team works with the listed languages and operating systems.

RhoMobile Suite

What RhoMobile Suite is

Who it suits

What it does well

What to know first

Verdict

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