Adalo is a no-code builder focused on mobile applications. Unlike Bubble, which tries to be everything at once, Adalo focuses on one thing: letting you build native mobile apps without Swift or Kotlin. And it does this job excellently.
Website: adalo.com
Key Features
Drag-and-drop interface. The editor resembles Figma or Sketch: drag components onto the screen, adjust styles, bind data. Visual designers will love it.
Native builds. Adalo compiles apps into native IPA (iOS) and APK/AAB (Android). Not PWA, not a WebView wrapper — genuine native code. Apps can be published on the App Store and Google Play.
Built-in database. Its own database with collections, relationships, and filtering. More than enough for small projects. For complex integrations, there are External Collections — connecting to Xano or Airtable.
Ready-to-use components. Lists, forms, maps, chats, calendars, sliders — everything is ready to use. Components adapt to iOS and Android automatically.
Who It’s For
Adalo is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to launch an MVP mobile app in a week. Service marketplaces, delivery apps, fitness trackers, client portals — everything is assembled in days, not months.
The platform is also great for designers who want to turn prototypes into working apps without involving developers.
Getting Started Checklist
- Sign up at adalo.com and choose a template or blank project
- Create database collections: users, products, orders
- Build screens from components — registration, catalog, cart, profile
- Set up navigation between screens
- Add logic: buttons, filters, data updates
- Connect Stripe via the built-in plugin
- Build and publish to app stores
Affiliate Program
Adalo pays 25% commission on referred users’ payments for 12 months. Plans start at $36/month for Individual, up to $200/month for Business. An average referral brings in about $120 per year. Payouts via PartnerStack, $25 threshold, 90-day cookies. A solid choice for content about mobile development and startups.
What’s Great
The editor interface is the friendliest among no-code platforms for mobile development. Components look modern, no need to write CSS or understand Auto Layout. In 15 minutes, a beginner creates their first clickable prototype — that’s a strong selling point.
Publishing to app stores works without surprises. Adalo generates correct builds and provides instructions on certificates and developer accounts. From finished app to App Store Review — half a day.
Where It Falls Short
Performance suffers on complex screens. If you have a list of 100+ items with filtering and nested queries — the app will start lagging. Adalo is not for high-load solutions.
Component customization is limited. Want a custom animation or complex gesture — you’ll need to write custom components in React Native, which requires a developer and defeats the no-code purpose.
My Take
Adalo is the right choice for MVPs and non-critical business apps. If your app grows to tens of thousands of users — you’ll be rewriting it natively anyway. And at the start, speed matters more than performance. Choose Adalo for quick launch, and think about scaling later.