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Smartface
What Smartface is
Smartface is a mobile app development platform for building native iOS and Android apps with JavaScript or TypeScript from one codebase. Its IDE combines coding tools, a terminal, and source control with a visual editor for drag-and-drop interface design. The editor generates code and adapts layouts to different devices and resolutions. Developers can work on Windows, macOS, or Linux, and Smartface says Android Studio and Xcode are not required. The IDE provides previews on real or virtual devices and supports on-device debugging. Smartface’s CI/CD platform connects to GitHub, Bitbucket, or an internal Git provider, and describes automated deployment to App Store Connect, TestFlight, and Google Play. Cloud builds through its Appcircle partner can deploy to Google Play or the App Store without a Mac. The platform supports custom plugins and existing SDKs. Smartface says its features, emulators, and app store submission are available on the free plan without limitations. Enterprise deployments can run on-premise or in a private cloud on compatible Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
Who it suits
Smartface suits developers building native iOS and Android apps with JavaScript or TypeScript, including those working on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Teams needing custom plugins or enterprise deployment options may also find relevant tools.
What it does well
- Build native iOS and Android apps from one codebase.
- Visual editor supports drag-and-drop layout design.
- Previews on real or virtual devices.
- Free plan includes features, emulators, and app submission.
- Connects to GitHub, Bitbucket, or internal Git providers.
What to know first
- Targets are limited to iOS and Android apps.
- Enterprise private deployments require compatible Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
Verdict
Smartface brings app design, coding, previews, debugging, and release tools into a development platform for native iOS and Android apps. Its free plan and support for Windows, macOS, and Linux are notable considerations for developers choosing a workflow.
Facts from Smartface's own pages
- Build and deployment
- Smartface says cloud builds with its CI/CD partner Appcircle can build and deploy apps to Google Play or the App Store without a Mac. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Build and release
- The CI/CD platform describes automated deployment to App Store Connect, TestFlight, and Google Play. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Codebase
- The product supports developing native iOS and Android apps from a single JavaScript/TypeScript codebase. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Smartface lists its headquarters in Palo Alto, California. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Design
- Its WYSIWYG design editor generates code and supports layouts for multiple resolutions and devices. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Desktop operating systems
- Smartface says development can be done on Windows, macOS, and Linux. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Development systems
- Smartface says developers can build iOS and Android apps on Windows, macOS, or Linux without Android Studio or Xcode. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Enterprise deployment
- The data sheet describes on-premise and private cloud deployments on compatible Kubernetes or OpenShift environments. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Smartface supports custom plugins and integration of existing SDKs. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014 · smartface.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Free access
- A Smartface page says all features, emulators, and app store submission are available for free with no limitations. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Smartface lists its headquarters in Palo Alto, California. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- IDE
- Its IDE includes a source control interface, terminal, and tools for JavaScript coding. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Smartface supports plugins for native SDKs; its Salesforce Mobile SDK plugins for iOS and Android are described as freely available. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Its mobile CI/CD platform can connect to GitHub, Bitbucket, or an internal Git provider. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Preview
- The IDE supports instant previews on real or virtual devices and updates as changes are made. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Preview and debugging
- Smartface provides iOS and Android emulators and on-device debugging. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Smartface is a mobile app development platform for building native iOS and Android apps with a unified low-code and full-code IDE. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Sales
- Smartface provides a contact form for enterprise mobility and mobile transformation sales inquiries. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- Smartface's privacy policy says it takes reasonable physical, electronic, contractual, and managerial steps to safeguard collected information, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Single codebase
- The platform supports developing native iOS and Android apps from a single codebase. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
- Source availability
- Smartface describes its Native Platform as open source and links to its source code on GitHub. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Smartface directs users to its support portal for support requests and technical inquiries. · smartface.io, 3 Oct 2026
- Visual design
- The WYSIWYG editor supports drag-and-drop app design and adapts layouts to iOS and Android devices. · smartface.io, 2 Oct 2026
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