GoNative
Dev tools
app builder
SHOW HN2014
How HN took it
5 positive, 13 neutral or asking, 7 mixed, 16 critical, out of 41 comments about the project. Thread score -0.27.
Execution: 2 for, 3 againstIdea: 1 for, 4 againstPerformance: 0 for, 5 againstDesign: 2 for, 2 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Quick to produce a working app from a website with native navigation and login.
From 3 comments
I tried it out and for those who are asking for the difference between PhoneGap and other tools is that this takes your website, adds native components like navigation for menus…
sumukh1 on HNI'm new to native apps and I've been struggling to find a solution to get my HTML5 game on the app store. This is absolutely incredible. Took 30 seconds and worked flawlessly!…
aith on HNExactly what I was looking for. I tried using PhoneGap but installing all this SDKs is a pain. PS: I can't even subscribe to your newsletter, everything seems broken:…
Dorian-Marie on HN
Useful starting point for more advanced customization.
From 1 comment
Cool project. Definitely useful as a starting point into more advanced customization. Thanks!
booleanbetrayal on HN
Objections
Creates duplicate navigation and limited nav options.
From 2 comments
This is certainly interesting, but it duplicated my own nav on my webpage. Don't know how it could be smart enough to detect that even though I have a very standard setup. In any…
pachydermic on HNCreated duplicate navigation. Extremely limited navigation options. Scrolling is sketchy, when scrolling ends shows random item from the list not the one the scroll stopped at.…
palakchokshi on HN
Apple may reject apps that are simply websites bundled as apps.
From 2 comments
Apple have a rule against making apps that "are simply websites bundled as apps". You should probably mention that somewhere on the website to avoid having a bunch of people pay…
JimDabell on HNDeclan has the right idea. Phonegap isn't about merely packaging a website as an application. It's about using front-end web technologies to build applications. There's no rule…
JimDabell on HN
Could flood app stores with low quality apps.
From 1 comment
I worry that it may encourage creating hundreds of low quality apps cluttering the App Store/Google Play.
krzrak on HN
Still a webview wrapper, lacking native back button and state handling.
From 1 comment
Does it make an actual native app or just a wrapper around a web view? I have a couple of (Android) apps that I use that are clearly just a wrapper and it's really annoying. 1)…
Osiris on HN
Requests
Automatically increment app version numbers in builds.
From 1 comment
Nice work, but there is a huge problem and I really hope you fix it ASAP or else I'm SOL for updating the app I just released with this. Apparently the version numbers are not…
kennyledet on HN
Support for more native components and navigation options.
From 1 comment
thanks for the feedback. one thing to be aware of is that the apps run much faster smoother on device versus in browser simulator. we'll also be supporting more navigation…
weiyin on HN
Support for getUserMedia on iOS.
From 1 comment
Is it possible to use getUserMedia on iOS with your app?
codesuela on HN
Questions
What is the difference from PhoneGap?
From 2 comments
What's the difference from PhoneGap?
Kiro on HNDid you try PhoneGap? If so, what failed? I'm in a similar position as you.
Kiro on HN
Does it make a real native app or a web view wrapper?
From 2 comments
Does it make an actual native app or just a wrapper around a web view? I have a couple of (Android) apps that I use that are clearly just a wrapper and it's really annoying. 1)…
Osiris on HNWe use webviews, but try to intelligently integrate them into the app. Things like back button, transitions, caching, and offline mode are designed to work automatically w/…
weiyin on HN
Alternatives named
PhoneGap / Cordova
From 3 comments
Unfortunately, phonegap (and cordova) don't make these work by default, and instead make you implement them yourself. Which very few developers get around to doing.
coderzach on HNWhat's the difference from PhoneGap?
Kiro on HNThere are tons of web-view based apps in the App stores. Phonegap bases their entire business on a similar concept.
nacs on HN
Wikipedia native app
From 2 comments
just tried this because I hate the android wikipedia app (which is also just a wrapper). the only thing it needs is an intent filter for the website so any urls (like wikipedia…
yincrash on HNTry the new Wikipedia app beta which came out yesterday: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wikipedia.beta
BHSPitMonkey on HN