Building Your Own Native Mobile App with Wix

Building your own native mobile app, 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 app gives you complete control over its 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 mobile 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.

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 through the app without a website. 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.  

Wix's Mobile App Builder allows you to create a fully customizable app without technical expertise. This user-friendly tool helps you design your app to reflect your brand's style and integrate premium features. Customize content to meet your audience's needs, reinforcing your brand identity and providing a consistent experience across all platforms.

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Manage and update your app seamlessly from the Wix dashboard or mobile app. Access all your content, track user analytics, and adjust settings in one convenient location. Whether you're using the desktop or mobile version, you can keep your app up to date and connected to your website in real time.

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After finalizing your app's design, connect your Apple Developer and Google Developer accounts to submit it for approval. Wix provides a step-by-step guide to ensure you meet all submission requirements. Once your app is live on the app stores, it becomes easily accessible for users to find and download. The app will receive regular updates to maintain compatibility with the latest iOS and Android versions.

If you need to change the design later, resubmission is required. However, you can update the layout and content at any time, and these changes will automatically apply to the live app.

Read more about submitting your app to the app stores.

Wix provides various options to monetize your mobile app. 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. Additionally, having your mobile app in the App Store and Google Play without Wix branding enhances your professional presence and customization options.