How to develop cross platform apps (non games)

General (non-technical) Off-Topic
#1

Is there any way I can develop regular productivity apps and such with corona sdk and make it cross platform? If not, what can I use?

#2

I just heard of something in visual studio where you can develop apps cross platform in either html,css,javascript C# or C++. 

I don’t know about using JS to make an app for mobile but C# sounds good. I could give C++ a try but I dont know

#3

The question is too vague.  

Please list at least 3 apps that represent the category of app you want to make with a link to the app and/or a video link for the app.

PS - The best way to ask a question is to assume nobody will know what you mean and elaborate while still being concise.

PPS - Also define what cross platform means to you.  Corona can target all of these with a single app source:

  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows
  • OS X
  • Apple TV
  • Android TV
#4

The app I am thinking about will have mechanics similar to uber. But not the same thing at all.

#5

The question is too vague.  

 

Please list at least 3 apps that represent the category of app you want to make with a link to the app and/or a video link for the app.

#6

There are other cross platform dev tools all have plus points and minus points.  For purely business apps this might be more appropriate https://www.xamarin.com/studio (it’s not free though) and uses Visual Studio.

#7

I will probably just make my app in Android studio.

#8

My app idea was a weed app that helps people buy and sell weed. Your phone uses GPS to show you where nearby dealers are located. There is a lot more to it but I was wondering if I could develop it in Corona. If not then what is the best route to go.

#9

@charleslodge03

Going back to your original question, I might have misunderstood what you were asking.  I now think you are asking two questions:

_ Q1  Can Corona be used to develop business/productivity apps?  _

A1  Yes, although the emphasis in the Corona showcase is games, there really isn’t a big difference between making a game or making a productivity app.  One will probably be more complex with graphics and visuals, the other will be probably be more complicated in terms of data and information presentation.

Q2 What platforms does Corona support?

A2  Corona SDK currently supports building apps for the following platforms:

  • iOS
  • tvOS
  • Android (including Android TV)
  • Amazon Kindle
  • Windows Phone 8
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows Desktop

I hope that helps.

#10

There is the more morale question of why you want to create an app that promotes illegal activity?

#11

In the terms of service it would say something like “I am not responsible for any misuse of this application.” Basically I would only recommend use of the app where it is legal.

#12

Now that I think about it, people would misuse the app and it would get pulled of the app store instantly.

#13

I live in America and in a few States it is legal so I could probably develop the app without it getting pulled off

#14

It’s legal in 8 states and another dozen are in various stages of decriminalizing it.  I wouldn’t think that there would be any problem with releasing an app that shows where you can purchase it legally.

#15

Actually the app would probably kill off weed use in America because people would use it in illegal states and cops would use the app to arrest people. It would be a bad idea to make that app.

#16

I just heard of something in visual studio where you can develop apps cross platform in either html,css,javascript C# or C++. 

I don’t know about using JS to make an app for mobile but C# sounds good. I could give C++ a try but I dont know

#17

The question is too vague.  

Please list at least 3 apps that represent the category of app you want to make with a link to the app and/or a video link for the app.

PS - The best way to ask a question is to assume nobody will know what you mean and elaborate while still being concise.

PPS - Also define what cross platform means to you.  Corona can target all of these with a single app source:

  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows
  • OS X
  • Apple TV
  • Android TV
#18

The app I am thinking about will have mechanics similar to uber. But not the same thing at all.

#19

The question is too vague.  

 

Please list at least 3 apps that represent the category of app you want to make with a link to the app and/or a video link for the app.

#20

There are other cross platform dev tools all have plus points and minus points.  For purely business apps this might be more appropriate https://www.xamarin.com/studio (it’s not free though) and uses Visual Studio.