Building Your Own Native Mobile App with Wix

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Building your own native mobile app with Wix, previously known as the Branded by Wix app, enhances user engagement and provides a seamless mobile experience for you and your app users. Whether you want to create an app that complements your existing website or build a standalone app from scratch, you can do it for both iOS and Android without needing to write any code. Once your app is ready, submit it to the App Store and Google Play. After it gets approved and goes live, your audience can easily download and access it from the app stores.

Designing your own native app gives you complete control over features, content, and design, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your brand. While Wix offers free member apps like Spaces by Wix and Fit by Wix, building your own app lets you tailor the experience to match your brand's unique identity. This customized experience can lead to increased retention and loyalty to your brand.
A screenshot of a booking site on your own native app, personalized to your brand.
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Flexibility to build with or without a Wix site

You can build a fully native mobile app from scratch without linking it to an existing website. For example, a personal trainer could have an app where clients book sessions and contact them directly, and having a full website is unnecessary. With a mobile-first dashboard, you can manage everything efficiently within the app. Although a website isn't required to create an app, having one can enhance your brand and allow for centralized management.

Customize your app to match your brand

Wix provides a Mobile App Builder that lets you create a fully customizable app without any technical expertise. The Mobile App Builder is a user-friendly tool that helps you design and customize your app to match your brand's unique style, integrate premium features, and customize content to meet your audience’s needs. This helps reinforce your brand identity and ensures a consistent experience across all platforms. 

A screenshot of an example of what you can edit on your own mobile app.
Need help building your app?
Hire a professional from the Wix Marketplace to help design your own mobile app. Click Get Started under Hire a professional to build your app at the bottom of the Mobile App dashboard of your app.

Easily manage and update your app

Wix makes managing your native app straightforward. From the Wix dashboard or Wix mobile app, update content, track user analytics, and adjust app settings all in one place. Whether you're on the Wix app or desktop, making updates is easy. Your site, dashboard, and app activities sync in real-time to keep everything connected.

Reach a wider audience

Once your app is finalized, connect your Apple Developer and Google Developer accounts to submit it for approval. Wix guides you step-by-step through the submission process to help you meet all the necessary requirements. Publishing your app on the app stores enhances its visibility, making it easy for users to find and download. When your app goes live, it is regularly updated to stay compatible with the latest iOS and Android versions.


Monetize your app for additional revenue

Wix provides various options to monetize your mobile app for. You can integrate Apple in-app purchases, offer subscription services, or display ads to generate revenue. This flexibility allows you to choose the best monetization strategy for your audience and business model.

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