Build A Mobile Phone App

Have you ever had an idea for a simple Mobile Phone App, but no idea how to get started with turning it into a real thing? One place you could start is with Thunkable. Thunkable uses a block-based programming environment in the browser to allow you to quickly build and publish your apps on both iOS and Android platforms!

In this super creative Fire Tech Experience, we’ll take you through the basics of building your own custom mobile app, planning out the steps needed, working on the User Interface and creating the logic to make it all work. We will take you through the basics of Thunkable and app deployment. Best of all is that if you create your own app you can share it with your friends and family for them to use.

FireTech Experiences are a new series of short, high interest, fun and engaging tech demonstrations and talks. These are delivered in webinar-style, using Zoom, with the main expert tutor showcasing a new interesting aspect of technology and learning. Apart from Zoom, no other downloads are required.

Related Courses

Although we don’t have any intensive courses on building mobile apps we have lots of courses that will teach you the same sorts of skills. Why not try:

• Teen Coding with Python
• Coding Games with Java
• Python with Minecraft

FAQs

How do I build a mobile phone app?

There are many ways that Mobile Phone apps can be developed, but Thunkable gives you an easy way to get started, using block-based coding to create the logic, building your own apps has never been easier.

How much does it cost to build a mobile phone app?

Building a Mobile Phone App using Thunkable starts off free. If you discover a talent for it then you may want to pay for the service at a later date, to access their more comprehensive features.

Are mobile apps easy to build?

Using Thunkable it’s as easy to build a Mobile Phone App as it is to make the cat move in Scratch as they’re both based on the same underlying technologies.

What is a Fire Tech Experience?

Fire Tech Experiences are regular, super short, high-interest sessions about the very latest developments in technology on topics you will love. Designed and led by inspiring, enthusiastic experts, Fire Tech Experiences introduce you to new worlds and ideas from the comfort of home.

What if I can’t get the software onto my computer before the Experience happens?

Thunkable is web-based and runs in the browser, so as long as you have an internet connection you should be able to use the software (you will need to sign up to their website for free though).