Apps for Software Developers – Details and More

App Development Tools – Want to create your own mobile app or website? You don’t have to start from zero! There are special tools that make coding easier and faster. We picked the 5 best ones that real users love (they all have at least 10 reviews and 4.5+ stars). Here they are in simple words, explained like you’re 14-15 years old.

1. ASP.NET Zero

• What it is: A helper tool for people who use Microsoft’s Visual Studio to build apps.
• Cool things it can do:
  • Makes login pages, user roles, and multi-language apps super easy.
  • Helps you build apps for iPhone and Android at the same time.
  • Lets many customers (tenants) use the same app with their own logo and settings.
• What users love: Everything works right away without extra coding.
• What they wish was better: Automatic updates instead of doing it by hand, and better instructions.
• Best for: Teens or companies who already like Microsoft tools and .NET.

2. GitHub

• What it is: The most popular place to save and share code (like Google Drive but for programmers).
• Cool things it can do:
  • Work on the same project with friends from anywhere.
  • Automatically test and upload your app.
  • Warns you if your code has security mistakes.
• What users love: Super fast and easy to invite teammates.
• What they wish was better: More free storage for big files and fewer bugs in the desktop app.
• Best for: Everyone! It’s free for small projects and has a paid version for big teams.

3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• What it is: Google’s giant computer in the sky that runs your app for you.
• Cool things it can do:
  • Run apps written in almost any coding language.
  • Add or remove power (like adding more RAM) whenever you need.
  • Connects easily with GitHub.
• What users love: You only pay for what you use, and the control dashboard is easy.
• What they wish was better: Cheaper graphics cards and fewer tiny bugs.
• Best for: Any size project—perfect if you already use Gmail or Google Drive.

4. IntelliJ IDEA

• What it is: A super-smart code editor made by JetBrains (has a free version and a paid one).
• Cool things it can do:
  • Writes some of the code for you (auto-complete on steroids).
  • Helps you find and fix mistakes fast.
  • Works great with Java, Kotlin (used for Android), and many other languages.
• What users love: Makes coding feel faster and less annoying.
• What they wish was better: Uses less computer memory so it doesn’t slow down your laptop.
• Best for: People making Android apps or learning Java/Kotlin in school.

5. SpreadsheetWEB

• What it is: Turns Microsoft Excel sheets into real web apps—no coding needed!
• Cool things it can do:
  • Drag and drop to make forms, calculators, or dashboards.
  • Anyone who knows Excel can build an app in hours.
  • Saves all the data online safely.
• What users love: Crazy easy and fast to update.
• What they wish was better: More tutorials and some built-in AI features.
• Best for: Students, teachers, or small businesses who love Excel and want an app without learning to code.

Quick Summary Table (Which one should YOU try?)