AppSheet

AppSheet (A Packaged Solution) 

Background: 

AppSheet is a low-code development platform through Google. It offers users the ability to make relatively simple mobile applications that can perform basic CRUD operations on data stored in a variety of different data stores.   

Pros: 

• Premium account free with access to G-Suite 
• Copy and customize sample apps 
• AppSheet community forums 
• Drag and drop build functionality  

• Security features are included in the solution 
• Databases can be hosted on Google Sheets(free, lots of space, easy to access and maintain), Excel, SQL, etc.  
• Requires very little coding knowledge 
• Ability to build mobile applications on both Android and iOS without worrying about updates to those two operating systems 
• Ability to copy a sample app to get started 

• The solution is compatible for working offline  
• Usage analytics provided 

Cons: 

• Functionality is limited to what is available through AppSheet and its different account plans (i.e. no additional plugins) 

• Limited amount of features available on a free account 
• Limited amount of users without access to more expensive packages 
• Separation of user-specific data can become an issue with AppSheet’s private table limitations 
• Only beneficial for private/internal application use 
• Learning curve for developers new to the solution 

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Pricing Tiers 

• Free 

• Prototype only (limit of 10 users) 

• Premium 

• $5 /active user/month 
• Build secure, feature-rich business applications from basic data sources. 

• Pro 

• $10 /active user/month 
• Grow with multiple data sources, automation, and enhanced security. 

• Business 

• Need to contact AppSheet Sales Team 
• Secure, advanced performance and integrations for mission-critical enterprise apps. 

Installation Process: 

Step 1: Go to www.appsheet.com  

Step 2: Log into your account. Once you reach the home page, click on “My account” in the uppermost right corner 

Step 3: Choose “My apps” from the drop down options 

Step 4: In Quick Start, choose “Make a new app” 

Step 5: Choose “Start with your own data” if you have a readily available source of data to begin with 

Step 6: Title your app and pick a category (ex. Education and Training). Then click “Choose your data” 

Step 7: Select a file for your intended data source. Click “Select” 

Step 8: Upon clicking “Select”, the application will be created and displayed to the right with build functions to the left of the app.