AppStudio

AppStudio — Free Download. Build Apps for iOS, Android and desktop
NSB/AppStudio is a complete, integrated development environment for creating native applications for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux using JavaScript or BASIC. Developers work on Windows or Mac OS desktops. The program integrates with Apache Cordova, PhoneGap Build, and Electron to compile projects for royalty-free distribution through app stores or private servers.
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File size: 86.4 MB
The latest version of AppStudio is: 9.4.6.1
Operating system: Windows, MacOS
Languages: English
Price: $0.00 USD

  • JavaScript or BASIC Programming. The environment supports development in both languages. It includes a BASIC to JavaScript converter, facilitating the migration of legacy code or learning from a classic syntax.
  • Multiple UI Framework Support. The tool integrates Bootstrap, jqWidgets, and jQuery Mobile frameworks. These provide pre-built visual components (buttons, menus, lists) optimized for both touch and desktop devices.
  • Visual Designer with Dual Editing Modes. A graphical interface allows for screen construction via drag-and-drop. This interface features a Design Screen for placing controls and a "Code Window" for editing source code.
  • AI Coding Assistant. Version 9, released in 2024, incorporates an artificial intelligence tool that assists developers in generating code snippets, solving problems, and optimizing application logic.
  • Integration with VoltBuilder and VoltServer. VoltBuilder compiles applications for Google, Amazon, and Apple stores. VoltServer is a hosting service for distributing applications directly, bypassing official app stores.
  • Node.js and npm Support. The environment includes compatibility with Node.js and its package manager (npm), providing access to a vast ecosystem of modern development libraries and tools.
  • Apache Cordova and PhoneGap Build Compatibility. Utilizes these open-source projects to package HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code into native applications, granting access to device features such as camera, GPS, and accelerometer.
  • Standard Web Technologies. Generated applications use HTML5 for the interface and support technologies like AJAX, SQLite, Google Maps, and web services including PayPal, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Extensive Code Examples and Documentation. The software includes numerous functional code examples. Complete wiki-style documentation provides step-by-step instructions with images for creating, testing, and publishing an application.
  • Cross-Platform Development Environment. The development IDE runs on both Windows and Mac OS. Resulting applications can be compiled for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Royalty-Free Distribution and Educational Program. Created applications can be distributed without royalty payments. An educational program is available to help students develop real programming skills.

NSB/AppStudio development began in the late 1990s, originally known as NS Basic. The company behind it is NS BASIC Corporation. The platform has evolved from a BASIC interpreter for Palm OS devices to its current form. The program is primarily written in C++ and utilizes modern scripting languages for its functionality. Version 9, released in 2024, is the most recent, introducing the AI assistant and support for Bootstrap 5 and SQLite via WebAssembly (WASM).


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