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At a Glance
Appy Pie
Appy Pie
Star Rating
(1,386)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 Per App
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BuildFire
BuildFire
Star Rating
(197)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BuildFire
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that both Appy Pie and BuildFire have a strong ease of use, with Appy Pie scoring 9.2 and BuildFire slightly higher at 9.4. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interfaces of both platforms make it easy for small businesses to create and manage their apps without extensive technical knowledge.
  • Reviewers mention that Appy Pie excels in customer support, scoring 9.4, while BuildFire received a slightly higher score of 9.5. Users on G2 appreciate the responsive live chat and comprehensive knowledge base offered by both platforms, but some users feel that BuildFire's support is more accessible and quicker to resolve issues.
  • Users say that Appy Pie offers a wider variety of app templates, scoring 8.5, while BuildFire matches this score but is noted for its superior app customization options, with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that BuildFire's drag-and-drop functionality allows for more personalized app designs, which is a significant advantage for businesses looking to stand out.
  • G2 users report that both platforms provide solid integration options, with Appy Pie scoring 9.1 and BuildFire at 9.3. Reviewers mention that BuildFire's pre-built connectors make it easier to integrate with popular services, while Appy Pie's API designer is praised for its flexibility in creating custom integrations.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Appy Pie has a better score in ticket creation user experience at 8.7 compared to BuildFire, which lacks specific ticketing features. Reviewers mention that Appy Pie's workflow and response automation features streamline customer support processes effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have strong data security measures, with Appy Pie and BuildFire both scoring 8.8. However, users report that BuildFire's additional focus on data encryption and security standards gives it an edge in protecting sensitive information, which is crucial for businesses handling customer data.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appy Pie
Free Trial
$0.00
1 Per App
Browse all 5 pricing plans
BuildFire
No pricing available
Free Trial
Appy Pie
Free Trial is available
BuildFire
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
947
9.4
140
Ease of Use
9.2
954
9.4
141
Ease of Setup
9.0
680
9.1
85
Ease of Admin
9.1
674
9.3
82
Quality of Support
9.4
949
9.5
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
661
9.3
84
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
894
9.3
121
Features by Category
8.9
666
Not enough data
Ticket and Case Management
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication Channels
9.5
31
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.7
34
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
52
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
605
Not enough data
Responses
9.1
54
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
9.4
44
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
55
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.1
53
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
705
Not enough data
Development
9.2
60
Not enough data
9.3
38
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Verified
Not enough data
9.3
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Management
9.5
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
Security
9.2
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration Options
9.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
1,862
8.6
162
Functionality
8.1
299
7.8
27
8.5
298
8.7
26
8.6
291
9.0
27
8.5
296
8.5
26
Data Control
8.6
221
8.6
18
8.6
224
8.6
18
8.8
233
8.8
20
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.7
111
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.9
15
8.8
330
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Communication
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
Internal Use
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.7
481
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Self-Service Experience
8.7
56
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
Self-Service Platform
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
Digital Customer Service PlatformsHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
No-Code Development PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.9
2,625
9.3
30
User Interface Design
9.0
268
|
Verified
9.3
5
8.9
293
|
Verified
9.0
5
8.7
307
|
Verified
9.7
5
8.9
271
|
Verified
9.3
5
Data Control
8.8
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
9.0
290
|
Verified
9.0
5
9.0
289
|
Verified
9.7
5
9.1
256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
525
Not enough data
Customizations
8.7
41
Not enough data
9.3
41
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
Growth
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
Content
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
Support
9.4
41
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appy Pie
Appy Pie
BuildFire
BuildFire
Appy Pie and BuildFire are categorized as No-Code Development Platforms, Drag and Drop App Builder, and Mobile E-Commerce
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appy Pie
Appy Pie
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.1%
BuildFire
BuildFire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Appy Pie
Appy Pie
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.0%
Education Management
4.5%
Entertainment
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Other
77.2%
BuildFire
BuildFire
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Internet
4.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
72.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Appy Pie
Appy Pie
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain

Appypie offers a very easy-to-use robust platform, no coding skills necessary, and a great support team. The experience was awesome and I will recommend anyone to try them out.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Donald T.
DT
Donald T.
Verified User in Banking

way too complicated for my skill level needed a lot of support

BuildFire
BuildFire
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nabeel N.
NN
Nabeel N.
Verified User in Computer Software

Its the best in the market. Must have software in your list. If you don't have this, you are missing on the best. You can just get this software and start making top class applications. No coding background needed. Its all just a click away from making it...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Angel Z.
AZ
Angel Z.
Verified User in Media Production

I have been waiting for 3+ months for the app launch. Their customer team knows nothing about the progress and their development team keeps making mistakes driving App Store and Google play declining the submission. No reasonable explanation to customers...

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Discussions
Appy Pie
Appy Pie Discussions
Which payment methods do you accept?
2 comments
Official Response from Appy Pie
We accept payments through Credit Cards, Debit Cards, PayPal, & Online Banking. (Payment methods are country specific & some may be unavailable in your...Read more
How can i get a design service to radically improve the design and the look and feel of the app.
2 comments
MS
I would say hold off, and talk to your customers about what they want. We were going to get a service and decided after talking to Appy Pie to talk to our...Read more
Can you come up with an offline desktop mode. Mobirise have such feature. Appy Pie has the best feature and can do more by having an offline app builder.
2 comments
John P.
JP
I doubt they will offer an 'off line' version as that is how they control the product. That said, you should be able to access your app on your cell phone.Read more
BuildFire
BuildFire Discussions
The price is great, the support is not responding slowly?
1 comment
Yasir A.
YA
School education has started listing schools without playgrounds.Read more
How much does BuildFire cost?
1 comment
Adirondack D.
AD
The basic level of services is fairly inexpensive but custom work generally runs about $5K per week of development needed.Read more
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BuildFire has no more discussions with answers