VoltBuilder: An Ideal Alternative to Ionic AppFlow
Ionic has recently announced that AppFlow has been discontinued, leaving existing and new users searching for a reliable alternative. The solution? VoltBuilder – a CI/CD service designed to streamline mobile app development for Android and iOS. Whether you’re transitioning from Ionic AppFlow or starting fresh, VoltBuilder offers a simpler, more affordable solution.
Why You Should Migrate to VoltBuilder
With our simple, 5-step migration process, migrating from Ionic AppFlow to VoltBuilder is a seamless and smart choice. Developers who choose VoltBuilder enjoy:
Streamlined Development Workflow
- A Seriously Simple Workflow: VoltBuilder’s process is as simple as Upload, Download, Run, Done. Zip your project files, upload to VoltBuilder, and let our platform handle the rest. Our straightforward process is perfect for transferring existing projects.
- Store-Ready Apps in Minutes: VoltBuilder handles signing, building, and publishing your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, making it a seamless alternative to Ionic AppFlow. Not ready to publish? No problem! Scan a QR code to download and install your app on your device for easier testing and debugging.
- Always Up-to-Date Tooling: Whether you’re targeting the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, VoltBuilder keeps your builds aligned with the latest platform requirements. We always use the latest Android and iOS SDK tooling, eliminating compatibility issues and saving you time.
Advanced Features for Developers
- Powerful API for Advanced Workflows: The VoltBuilder API lets you submit and manage jobs programmatically, making it perfect for integrating VoltBuilder into larger build processes. Submit both Android and iOS jobs in one operation, monitor job completion status, and handle complex builds with multiple variations of configurations—all with ease.
- Thousands of Capacitor and Cordova Plugins: VoltBuilder supports all Capacitor and Cordova plugins listed in NPM, allowing you to add native functionality to your apps effortlessly.
Security and Certificates Made Easy
- Security You Can Trust: VoltBuilder prioritizes security. Your passwords, certificates, and source code are never stored in the cloud. VoltBuilder only stores your app as long as needed1.
- Free Certificates with VoltSigner: Generate iOS and Android certificates for free with VoltSigner — no Mac or login required!
Flexible Pricing Plans
- Free Plan for Android Debug Builds: VoltBuilder offers a free plan for Android debug builds that includes access to core plugins and free certificates with VoltSigner.
- Affordable Premium Plans: Our premium plans are more affordable than Ionic AppFlow’s and come with a 15-day free trial, so you can explore the full range of features risk-free.
Conclusion
VoltBuilder is the ideal alternative to Ionic AppFlow, offering simplicity, security, and affordability. Whether you’re transitioning existing projects or starting new ones, VoltBuilder makes cross-platform app development easier than ever.
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Source code and signing keys are cached up to 48 hours on our servers. ↩
What VoltBuilder does
To start testing your app right away check out VoltBuilder!
VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor. We make it easy for you to build native executables (e.g., .apk, .aab, and .ipa) for Android and iOS from web apps. You can augment these executables with native code plugins to extend your app’s capabilities far beyond what is possible in Web Apps and PWAs.
Using VoltBuilder simplifies and speeds up your workflow while keeping things framework neutral. As a web service, there is nothing you need to install. We also keep everything up to date so you can focus on building to the latest standards, and make sure to keep you in the loop on things that might affect your build process.
The way VoltBuilder works is simple. Zip your project, upload it to VoltBuilder, and download your Android or iOS executable.
Getting Started With VoltBuilder
If you haven’t already, sign up and select the VoltBuilder plan that best fits your needs and budget. You can use the Free plan for limited testing, or get more builds by trying out our Indy or Pro plans with a 15 day free trial!
Then, check out our Docs Section to learn how to integrate VoltBuilder into your development process.
When you’re ready to upload your first project, watch our video tutorial (or read the tutorial in our docs). The Docs section has plenty of other helpful resources, like Migration Guides, sample projects, and tips to get you started! If you need extra help, stop by our Support Forum!