I am thinking about having an iOS iPhone, iPad, and Android app for my community. I have had some requests from users because they think it will be easier to talk to the other members, ask questions and view various content I create.
Does anyone have their own iOS and Android app for their community?
you can create one by using Tapatalk which not recommended due to security issues and resource hogging functions, if anyone can make a API to fetch all the details required to integrate in Apps then someone who knows about android programming can make a mobile app.
I have yet to see a MyBB forum with its own app and I couldn't refer you to one, but it would be neat to see.
I have a semi native Android app for my forum. It is not much difficult to do make an app these days.
I had several points which are important to me.
1 - First I needed my own app with real time chat and private messaging including the ability to send push notifications that can be downloaded from the app stores by my users and seen in mobile (all versions) so I narrowed down the search for chat room app solutions..
2 - I needed a design to include my images, I needed my background to be black or transparent and completely white label with my logo.
3 - I do not like to install the chat in my server as this is high cpu and resource consumer. So I need a complete cloud chat service.
4 - Lastly, I needed the ability to add youtube videos, have users private message me, and have my own app account system.
I have checked several app builders and only 1 met my needs, Chatwing.
I choose Chatwing finally as it has real time messaging built in and can be custom branded as my own app plus can be integrated into my web page.
How much is your budget ? If you need a 3rd party host and push notifications included, you will be asked for a monthly payment as well. How much is your monthly budget ?
Chatwing, which you mentioned has a RED rating on WoT. Hope you are aware of it.