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24 alternatives to Ethanifier

Build your own "Ethan" app in under 5 minutes

Ethanifier is an open-source iOS project that enables developers to create a simple messaging app in under five minutes. It uses the free SupportKit platform for in-app messaging, allowing users to contact the app… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ethanifier launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Ethanifier for Android▲70

   Build your own "Ethan" app with Slack in under 5 minutes

   2015 · juliangarritano.github.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Ethan▲470

   A messaging app for messaging Ethan

   2014 · textethan.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Ethan (Platform)▲177

   Ethan has new characters. Make your own Ethan.

   2014 · its alternatives →

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   Thunkable▲317

   A drag and drop tool for anyone to build native mobile apps

   2016 · thunkable.com · its alternatives →

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   AppStarter.io▲285

   Build native iOS prototypes online.

   2015 · jyx.uk.com · its alternatives →

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   Thunkable ✕▲409

   The platform where anyone can build their own mobile apps

   2018 · x.thunkable.com · its alternatives →

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   WrapFast▲213

   Build AI Wrapper apps for iOS in minutes

   2024 · wrapfa.st · its alternatives →

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   Instant App Websites by LaunchKit▲433

   Create a smart website for your app in minutes (for free)

   2015 · launchkit.io · its alternatives →

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   SwiftShip▲313

   Build and ship your iOS app in a few days or hours

   2024 · swiftship.dev · its alternatives →

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    Thunkable – A drag-and-drop tool for anyone to build native mobile apps▲68

    Vibe code your app idea into a real, native iOS and Android app — no coding required. Thunkable's AI Builder handles design, logic, and publishing.

    2016 · thunkable.com · its alternatives →

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    T3MPL▲138

    Build a website for your mobile app in 3 minutes ⏳

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    JSQMessageViewController▲101

    The iOS library behind Ethan and basically every chat app

    2015 · jessesquires.com · its alternatives →

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    App.build, an open-source AI agent that builds full-stack apps▲90

    2025 · app.build · its alternatives →

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    Appbuildchat▲63

    AI-powered mobile app development

    2025 · appbuildchat.com · its alternatives →

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    Gappsy▲156

    No code mobile app builder like Bubble with faster drag/drop

    2020 · gappsy.com · its alternatives →

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    Demonstrate▲187

    Idea to mobile prototypes in minutes. Zero coding required.

    2016 · nfnlabs.in · its alternatives →

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    Flinto▲121

    Quickly Create iOS Prototypes

    2013 · flinto.com · its alternatives →

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    Stacks Brickit▲87

    The smoothest & easiest way to create an app in few minutes

    2021 · stacksmarket.co · its alternatives →

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    iSwift.dev▲120

    Create apps in minutes with AI, export straight to Xcode

    2025 · iswift.dev · its alternatives →

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    AppMachine▲97

    Build your own mobile app, no technical knowledge needed.

    2015 · appmachine.com · its alternatives →

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    AppingKit▲130

    A starter template to build mobile apps with React Native

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Alta▲87

    Build a mobile app template in minutes using generative AI

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Pusher Chatkit▲114

    Developer-driven chat done simply.

    2017 · pusher.com · its alternatives →

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    Hunchapp▲117

    The iOS app prototyping tool designed for simplicity

    2016 · vectron.de.com · its alternatives →

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