How to create an app — without writing code

The modern way to create an app

The old route meant native code, Gradle, keystores and store paperwork. The modern route: build once as a web app or PWA, then package and publish it. Same source runs on Android, Windows, macOS and Linux — no separate codebases.

Create your app in 4 steps

1. 1. Design your app as a web app

   Use a no-code builder (Lovable, Bubble, Webflow) or any framework. The output is an HTTPS URL.

2. 2. Check it's store-ready

   Paste the URL into the free PWA Checker to confirm compatibility in 10 seconds.

3. 3. Build with SaasToStore

   Set your app name and icon. We generate a signed .aab, APK and desktop installers.

4. 4. Publish to the stores

   Upload to Google Play or let us publish to Microsoft Store, Amazon, Samsung and more.

What you need (and don't)

Choose your app type: web app, PWA or native

A standard web app loads in a browser and works on any device. A PWA (Progressive Web App) adds offline support, a home-screen icon and push notifications. A native app is installed from a store and has full access to device hardware. With SaasToStore, you start from a web app or PWA URL and get a native-like store app — without maintaining a separate native codebase. The build engine handles signing, packaging and store compliance automatically.

Make your app store-ready: the checklist

Common mistakes when creating your first app

The most frequent issue is a missing or broken web app manifest — without it, the build engine cannot detect your app name and icon. Second, some creators forget to test on a real phone before publishing; an app that looks perfect on desktop may need layout tweaks on smaller screens. Third, submitting an app with a login wall as the first screen often triggers a Google Play rejection — reviewers need to see actual content. Finally, choosing a package name like com.example.myapp and then wanting to change it later is not possible on Google Play — pick your final package name before your first build.

After publishing: updates and maintenance

Once your app is on the store, keeping it current is straightforward. Every change you make to your web app is reflected instantly — users see the latest version the next time they open the app, without downloading an update from the store. If you need to update metadata (icon, name, screenshots), submit a new build. SaasToStore reuses your existing keystore, so Google Play treats it as a version upgrade, not a new app. For desktop apps, the same URL update applies — the webview always loads the latest version of your site.