The AppMachine Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about AppMachine in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
AppMachine
The Insider’s Guide
No-code builder for iOS, Android and web apps
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI app builders, read from AppMachine’s own pages.
Made by AppMachine · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from AppMachine’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on AppMachine’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 1 of the 89 other AI app builders we grade
AppMachine is a no-code platform for building apps for iOS, Android and the web with drag-and-drop blocks, starting from templates or from scratch. Content can come from the builder, a spreadsheet or a web service. Plans are priced per month by the number of published apps, team members and usage limits, with a 30-day free trial.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about AppMachine, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A web builder where the work is building the app.
- 1
Best for drag-and-drop apps for iOS, Android and web
AppMachine builds apps for iOS, Android and the web from drag-and-drop blocks, and has a 30-day trial with no card.
- 2
Paid plans start at $15 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $15 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
30-day free trial of any paid plan, no credit card required; the paid plan starts automatically afterward unless cancelled
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Drag-and-drop app blocks
Features are added as blocks, such as contact details, products, FAQs and news, without writing code.
- 6
Store and web publishing
Apps can be published to the web, Google Play and the Apple App Store; native store apps start on Professional.
- 7
Data from spreadsheets and web services
App content can come from a spreadsheet or a web service, and web service connections start on Professional.
- 8
A 1.8 GPA, above 1 of 89
That is against the other AI app builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace AppMachine you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
AppMachine at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $15 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of any paid plan, no credit card required; the paid plan starts automatically afterward unless cancelled
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- AppMachine
- Category
- AI App Builders
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for drag-and-drop apps for iOS, Android and web
AppMachine builds apps for iOS, Android and the web from drag-and-drop blocks, and has a 30-day trial with no card. But the $15 Instant plan makes a web app only, store apps start at Professional at $63 a month, and limits on rows and active users apply.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Instant is $15 a month yearly, but it is a web app only. Store apps start at Professional, $63 yearly, about three times the $20 middle. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 30-day trial of any paid plan, no card needed, and it starts the paid plan after unless you cancel. No free plan. |
| Features | C | Drag-and-drop blocks, publishing, spreadsheet and web-service data, push and a white-label CMS. Rows, active users and actions are capped by plan. |
| Ease of use | C | A web builder where the work is building the app. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web builder for iOS, Android and web apps, with Zapier as the one connection named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who AppMachine is for
- Fits if you want an app for a small business and are happy to build it from blocks
- Works for agencies, as Agency has a white-label client CMS
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is only a 30-day trial
- Too light for the app stores on Instant: it is a web app only
- Pricey if you also want AppMachine branding gone, an extra $10 per app a month on Instant and Professional
- Watch out: rows, active users and actions are capped, and extra data waits until you upgrade
- Watch out: Apple at $99 a year and Google at $25 once are separate costs
Good to know
Good for
- Small organizations that want a data-driven app without code
- Agencies building apps for several clients
Worth knowing
- Instant is limited to a web app; apps for the iOS and Android stores need Professional or higher.
- Removing AppMachine branding costs $10 per app per month on Instant and Professional.
- Usage limits apply to rows, active app users and app actions; when exceeded, the dashboard flags it and the excess data is held until the plan is upgraded.
- Apple and Google developer accounts are separate costs: $99 a year for Apple and a one-time $25 for Google Play.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$15
A month to start
AppMachine is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
Instant
$15
per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly)
1 web app (PWA) for phone and tablet, 1 team member, 500 rows, 50 active app users and community support.
Professional
$63
per month, billed annually ($79 billed monthly)
1 published app for iOS, Android and web, 2 team members, push notifications, web services, 10,000 rows and 1,000 active users.
Agency
$159
per month, billed annually ($199 billed monthly)
5 published apps, 3 team members, white-label client CMS, logic and workflows, branding removal included and 100 GB of storage.
Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited options and custom integrations for larger agencies. Sold through sales.
Trying it first
30-day free trial of any paid plan, no credit card required; the paid plan starts automatically afterward unless cancelled
Read from appmachine.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save 20% with annual billing
The pricing page shows an Annual billing switch labelled Save 20%, which is on by default.
Stated on appmachine.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
No-code builder for iOS, Android and web apps. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: workflow automation, app builder, no-code.
Drag-and-drop blocks, publishing, spreadsheet and web-service data, push and a white-label CMS.
- Drag-and-drop app blocks
- Features are added as blocks, such as contact details, products, FAQs and news, without writing code.
- Store and web publishing
- Apps can be published to the web, Google Play and the Apple App Store; native store apps start on Professional.
- Data from spreadsheets and web services
- App content can come from a spreadsheet or a web service, and web service connections start on Professional.
- Push notifications
- Push notifications can be sent to app users on the Professional and Agency plans.
- White-label client CMS
- The Agency plan lets clients edit their own apps in a white-labelled CMS.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Zapier
AppMachine is made by AppMachine.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
1/89
Other AI app builders it is graded above
AppMachine's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 89 other AI app builders we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on free plan and trial (C, above 7 of 89) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $15 a month, against a middle price of $20 for the category: 19 of the 82 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 15 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 AI app builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. AppMachine’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 89
- CFree plan and trialAbove 7 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 89
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 89
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 89
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 85 AI app builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. AppMachine is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace AppMachine you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 80 of the 89 other AI app builders grade higher. It costs $180 a year.
What you could not
- A tool that builds and hosts other apps.
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
What this rests on. AppMachine’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
AppMySite, Andromo, GoodBarber, BuildFire and Thunkable
The 5 tools AppMachine is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
AppMySite
Free plan · from $4/mo
Turns websites and stores into Android and iPhone apps.
- AppMySite has a free plan. AppMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- AppMachine also covers workflow automation.
- AppMySite also covers online store.
- 2.0GPA
Andromo
Free trial · from $24/mo
No-code builder for Android and iOS apps, with ad revenue options.
- AppMachine also covers workflow automation.
- 2.2GPA
GoodBarber
Free trial · from €30/mo
No-code builder for native iOS, Android and web apps with AI tools.
- AppMachine also covers workflow automation.
- GoodBarber also covers online store.
- 1.6GPA
BuildFire
From $165/mo
Plugin-based builder for iOS and Android apps, publishing included.
- AppMachine also covers workflow automation.
- BuildFire also covers templates.
- 2.2GPA
Thunkable
Free plan · from $18/mo
AI builder for native iOS and Android apps, built by chatting.
- Thunkable has a free plan. AppMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Thunkable lists iOS and Android apps.
- AppMachine also covers workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is AppMachine free?
No, AppMachine is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial of any paid plan, no credit card required; the paid plan starts automatically afterward unless cancelled.
How much does AppMachine cost?
AppMachine lists 4 plans. Instant: $15 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
What platforms does AppMachine work on?
AppMachine is available on Web.
Does AppMachine offer any discounts?
AppMachine publicly lists the following: Save 20% with annual billing.
Does AppMachine have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AppMachine is listed for Web.
Does AppMachine have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. AppMachine is listed for Web.
Is AppMachine open source?
AppMachine is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does AppMachine integrate with?
AppMachine's listing names Zapier. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes AppMachine?
AppMachine is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to AppMachine?
The closest alternatives to AppMachine in our directory are AppMySite, Andromo, GoodBarber, BuildFire and Thunkable.
How does AppMachine compare with other AI app builders?
AppMachine's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 1 of the 89 other AI app builders we grade, and level with 8.
Is AppMachine good value for money?
ToolGPA grades AppMachine D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $15 a month, against a middle price of $20 for the category: 19 of the 82 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of AppMachine?
To replace AppMachine you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from AppMachine’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from AppMachine's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by AppMachine. Prices change, so check appmachine.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- AppMachine, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/appmachine
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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