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phpBB alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The phpBB listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 26 of the 98 other course and community platforms in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

phpBB is free to use. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

26 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to phpBB

  1. Discourse

    Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans

    • Discourse starts at $100 per month. phpBB is free.
    • Only Discourse lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Discourse also covers team chat.
    Discourse vs phpBBDiscourse pricing and details

  2. Hylo

    Free open-source platform for community groups and coordination

    • Hylo is free. phpBB is free.
    • Only Hylo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hylo also covers calendar and team chat.
    Hylo pricing and details

  3. Kajabi

    All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities

    • Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Kajabi does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kajabi pricing and details

  4. Skool

    Community platform with courses, events and paid memberships

    • Skool starts at $9 per month, billed monthly. phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Skool does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Skool lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Skool pricing and details

  5. Circle

    Community platform with courses, events, payments and branded apps

    • Circle starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Circle does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Circle lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Circle pricing and details

  6. Mighty Networks

    Community platform with courses, livestreams and paid memberships

    • Mighty Networks starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($950 a year). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Mighty Networks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mighty Networks lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Mighty Networks pricing and details

  7. Disco

    Branded learning academy for cohort courses, community and AI help

    • Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Disco does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Disco lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Disco pricing and details

  8. Heartbeat

    Paid community platform with courses, events and member payments

    • Heartbeat starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Heartbeat does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Heartbeat lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Heartbeat pricing and details

  9. Simplero

    All-in-one platform for courses, community, email and coaching

    • Simplero starts at $59 per month, billed annually ($70 billed monthly). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Simplero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Simplero lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Simplero pricing and details

  10. Learnyst

    Course platform with DRM protection, apps and test series

    • Learnyst starts at $135 per month, billed annually ($149 billed monthly). phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Learnyst does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Learnyst lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Learnyst pricing and details

  11. Disciple Media

    White-label community app for iOS, Android and web

    • Disciple Media starts at $599 per month, billed yearly. phpBB is free.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Disciple Media does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Disciple Media lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Disciple Media pricing and details

  12. Fourthwall

    Creator shop with merch, digital products and memberships

    • Fourthwall starts at $15 per month for Pro. phpBB is free.
    • Only Fourthwall lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Fourthwall also covers online store, digital downloads, merchant of record and print on demand.
    Fourthwall pricing and details

14 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Which phpBB alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Discourse, Hylo, Kajabi, Skool, Circle, Mighty Networks, Disco, Heartbeat and 18 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does phpBB have an iPhone and iPad app?

The phpBB listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web.

Which of these course and community platforms are free?

Discourse, Hylo, Fourthwall, PeepSo, FreshLearn, Kiwify and LearnCube are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to phpBB: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.