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Smartface

Freemium#12 of 40 in Mobile Development IDEsCross-Platform App Development Frameworks

Smartface: A broad cross-platform IDE combining visual design, code, debugging, and deployment. Ranked #12 of 40 in Mobile Development IDEs by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for cross-platform mobile teams.

7.7/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Cross-platform mobile teams
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Emulator or simulator
    Yes
  • Founded
    2014 · Palo Alto, California, United States
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Shared JavaScript and TypeScript codebase for iOS and Android
    • Visual UI designer, emulators, debugging, terminal, and source control
    • Cloud builds, app-store deployment, plugins, and native SDK integration

  • Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing is handled through an enterprise contact process
    • Focused on iOS and Android rather than broader application targets
    • Its broad toolset may exceed the needs of simple mobile projects

Our verdict on Smartface

Smartface is a cross-platform mobile development IDE for teams building native iOS and Android applications from a shared JavaScript or TypeScript codebase. It supports both visual and full-code workflows, combining a WYSIWYG drag-and-drop UI designer with code editing, source control, an integrated terminal, on-device emulators, and debugging. Development is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with web access also supported. The product is positioned for enterprise mobility teams that need a shared development environment rather than separate native projects.

Its strongest advantage is breadth across the mobile delivery workflow. Teams can design interfaces visually, debug on iOS and Android emulators, connect native plugins and SDKs, and use cloud builds for app-store deployment. Command-line publishing automation supports repeatable release processes, while remote JavaScript updates provide another way to manage application changes. Integration options include Appcircle, Salesforce, REST, SOAP, OData, project-management systems, and enterprise identity systems, giving the IDE room to fit into existing business software environments.

Smartface follows a freemium model with a free plan, while paid access is handled through an enterprise contact process. That makes it more suitable for organizations evaluating a full mobile development stack than for buyers seeking clearly listed tier-by-tier pricing. Its focus is also specific: iOS and Android native applications, not a broad collection of application targets. Choose Smartface when cross-platform mobile delivery, visual design, native integration, and enterprise workflow connectivity matter together. A simpler mobile project may not need its wider set of build, deployment, automation, and integration capabilities.

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Smartface pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Smartface fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Mobile targetsiOS, Android
Desktop platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Emulator or simulatorYes
Visual UI designerYes
App packagingYes
Supported languagesJavaScript, TypeScript
DeploymentCloud, Desktop
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
SupportTickets, Community, Docs
Built forMid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations7 integrations: Appcircle, Salesforce, REST, SOAP, OData, project-management systems …
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitesmartface.io
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Smartface integrations

Smartface lists 7 integrations on its own site.

  • Appcircle
  • Salesforce
  • REST
  • SOAP
  • OData
  • project-management systems
  • enterprise identity systems

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