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GoodBarber vs Emergent

Emergent reached $100M in annual recurring revenue eight months after launch. That kind of traction is not noise — it reflects a real shift in how people want to build software. We tested both platforms on the same brief to understand where the speed advantage holds, and where Emergent's specific product choices create friction that compounds over time.**There is a question AI app builders almost never answer: what do you do with the app the day after you launch it? Emergent is one of the most technically impressive tools we have tested for turning an idea into a working application in under thirty minutes. But $100M ARR in eight months also means the company has had time to make deliberate choices about what to build — and what not to build. The absence of a back-office in Emergent is not an oversight. It is a product philosophy. Understanding it is the real point of this comparison.We built the same app — AURORA, a luxury travel guide — on both platforms to understand not just what each tool generates on day one, but what each tool makes possible on day thirty. The methodology is explained in our 2026 app builder comparison overview.

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TabBar: here comes a new generation

In a mobile app, navigation isn't just about moving from one section to another. It structures the experience, creates strong visual landmarks, and directly shapes how the product is perceived. With the new TabBar component, we're opening a new chapter in navigation design, with more design freedom, more flexibility in customization, and more refined adaptation to each device.

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UneStory: two formats, one layout

In a content app, you often need to strike the right balance between visual impact and readability. Some articles deserve to be immediately visible, while others should remain easy to browse without cluttering the screen.UneStory addresses this need with a two-tier structure.At the top, featured articles are displayed in a large visual format, with the image taking center stage and the key information embedded directly in the card: title, description, author, date and interactions.Below, the other articles are presented in a compact list, clean and quick to scan. The reader gets a strong visual entry point, then continues browsing smoothly.Available for the Home Articles widgets and the Articles sections, UneStory brings real editorial hierarchy to your pages.

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What’s new at GoodBarber? April 2026

This month's updates focus on connectivity, navigation, and visual flexibility, giving you new ways to streamline your workflow and refine the look and feel of your application. Discover what's new: The GoodBarber MCP Server is live : connect your app to AI assistants and manage everyday tasks in a single sentence.   iOS / Android / PWA Introducing the new TabBar: 3 new layouts, more ways to express your style, and smoother interactions for a navigation experience that feels more premium than ever.   iOS / Android / PWA New UneStory layout for Home widgets and Sections. A compact layout combining the readability of Condensed lists with the immersive feel of the Story format.

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What are the limitations of no-code app builders?

No-code app builders have real limitations. We list them honestly — and explain how GoodBarber addresses each one. By the team that's been building mobile apps since 2011.

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AI Extension Builder: build sections with AI, no code required

The AI Extension Builder lets you create a custom section in your GoodBarber app by describing it in natural language. The AI agent writes the code, plugs it into your app's APIs, shows the result in real time. No developer skills required. You have a very specific section in mind for your app. A feature nobody has built before, because it speaks only to your community, your readers, or your subscribers.Until now, two options. Either find an extension that comes close in our Extension Store, and live with the compromise. Or have the section coded by a developer, with the bill and the wait that come with it.The AI Extension Builder adds a third path. You describe the section. The agent writes it, plugs it into your app, makes it immediately usable. Building custom sections leaves the developer's territory.It's the most significant step we've taken on GoodBarber's AI roadmap this year.

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Your App, Now on Voice Command: Introducing GoodBarber's MCP Server

Manage your entire app — products, orders, promos, push notifications — by talking to your AI assistant. One sentence, zero friction. If you run a GoodBarber app, you know the feeling. You're between two meetings and a supplier texts you that a product is back in stock. Or you're on the train and a flash sale idea pops into your head. Or a customer DM reminds you that yesterday's batch still hasn't shipped.None of these are complicated tasks. They're two-minute jobs — the kind of thing that should take less time to do than to think about. But in practice, they require opening your laptop, logging in, navigating to the right section, and making the change. By the time you've done all that, the moment has passed, or you've added it to a mental to-do list that keeps growing.That's the gap we wanted to close. Not by redesigning a screen or adding a shortcut, but by letting you act on your app the same way you'd ask a colleague for help — by describing what you need in a sentence. We're launching GoodBarber's MCP server, and it changes the way you interact with your app.

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GoodBarber vs Rork

GoodBarber is a robust, template-based no-code app builder designed for creating polished apps for e-commerce, content, and small businesses. Rork is an AI-driven generator that creates React Native/Swift code from natural language prompts, focusing on speed and prototyping.

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How much does it cost to build an app without coding?

Building an app without coding costs $30–$200/month. We break down platform prices, App Store fees, hidden costs, and what AI generators actually produce — from the team that's been building mobile apps since 2011.

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GoodBarber vs Glide

GoodBarber vs Glide. Two very different ways of creating an apps: Mobile-first vs Data-first. Choose GoodBarber if you want a true native mobile app published on iOS and Android.

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GoodBarber vs Base44

GoodBarber vs Base44: the comparison highlights two very different ways of creating an application. The choice depends above all on what you want from the tool: a very rapid generation by prompt| or a more supervised construction | a rapid prototype | or a mobile application to be published and developed over time.

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GoodBarber vs Bubble

"GoodBarber vs Bubble" or "Is GoodBarber better than Bubble?": The real difference now lies in the way each platform leads you to structure, design and evolve your mobile application. We often come across comparisons that line up lists of features. In 2026, this approach is no longer sufficient.

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Best practices to set up your RAG Chatbot using GoodBarber

GoodBarber's Chatbot extension turns your app into an intelligent assistant that answers user questions based on your own content — articles, events, and map points. But getting the best results requires understanding a few key configuration choices. Two questions come up repeatedly from GoodBarber users: "How far will my 5,000 monthly credits go?" and "Why isn't my chatbot finding the right content?" The answers lie in how you configure your setup. In this guide, we break down the credit system, explain the often-misunderstood Items Per Feed setting, and walk you through customizing your chatbot's personality with a well-crafted system prompt. Whether you are evaluating the Chatbot extension or have already subscribed, this article will help you avoid common pitfalls and get the most out of every credit.

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Slideshow: a new dynamic layout for your Articles widgets

GoodBarber once again enhances the design possibilities of its Articles widgets with Slideshow, a new layout designed to showcase your content in a more visual, rhythmic and immersive way. With Slideshow, your articles are displayed in a large visual format that immediately attracts attention and gives your content greater prominence on the Home page.

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The best font libraries for customizing your application

We know how important your app's visual identity is. Fonts play a crucial role in creating this identity - they help define the mood and style of your app, and are a key element in building your brand image. GoodBarber lets you add your own custom fonts directly from the back office. But you still need to find the right ones. Here's our selection of the best online font libraries to get you started.

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Satispay now available in your GoodBarber app thanks to Stripe Extended

The payment stage is often the most sensitive part of the online purchasing process. It's here that hesitations arise and cart abandonments multiply. The reason for this? Every customer has their own habits and preferences, and if their preferred payment method isn't available, they're likely to abandon their purchase. For retailers targeting the Italian market, this is a particularly concrete reality. Offering the right payment solutions, the ones your customers use every day, is not a detail: it's a direct conversion lever. The eCommerce apps created with GoodBarber already integrate a wide choice of payment methods, to meet the most common uses. This offer is regularly enriched, to keep pace with changing habits and enable everyone to adopt the solutions preferred by their customers. Today, Satispay joins the list - a new option available thanks to the Stripe Extended extension.

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What's new at GoodBarber? February 2026

This month's updates aim to improve the visual flexibility and overall user experience of your application. Several widgets now include new customisation options, while key features have been refined for smoother interactions. Discover what's new: The new ‘Slideshow’ template is now available for Article widgets, offering immersive sequential navigation that allows users to browse articles one after the other with high visual impact.   iOS / Android / PWA The Photo widget using the Classic Horizontal layout now supports the new header with a ‘See All’ link and the Shadow option, ensuring a more polished presentation of your galleries.   iOS / Android / PWA The Shadow option is now available for the Search and Promotional Banner (Shopping App) widgets as well as the Membership (Classic) widget, adding more visual depth and hierarchy to your layouts.   iOS / Android / PWA App rating popups have been updated to align with the latest versions of iOS and Android, improving reliability when users are asked to rate your app. iOS / Android New features available this month on GoodBarber Classic and GoodBarber Shopping App

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Comparing app builders in 2026: what we've decided to do differently

Comparing no-code development platforms means answering the question: "How will I build my app?" For each tool comparison, we develop the same application on both platforms. This approach forces us to compare each tool with specific constraints

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GoodBarber x Android 16: A head start on navigation

Being part of the GoodBarber community means peace of mind in the face of ever-changing operating systems. While many developers are just beginning to think about migrating to Android 15, our teams have already deployed the GoodBarber engine update to Android 16.

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What's new at GoodBarber? January 2026

New features available this month on GoodBarber Classic and GoodBarber Shopping App This month’s updates focus on enhancing the visual flexibility and overall user experience of your app. Several widgets now include new customization options, while key features have been refined for smoother interactions. Discover what’s new: You can now sort content by added date in the Favorites section, making it easier for users to organize their saved items.iOS / Android / PWA   The Shadow option is now available for Membership, Promo Banner, and Newsletter widgets, adding more visual depth and hierarchy to your layouts.iOS / Android / PWA   Photo widgets using the Grid layout now include the new header with a “View all” link and support the Shadow option for a cleaner visual look.iOS / Android / PWA   Event widgets using the Classic or UneClassic layouts now feature the same “View all” header and Shadow option, ensuring visual consistency across sections.iOS / Android / PWA   App review popups have been updated to align with the latest iOS and Android versions, improving reliability when prompting users to rate your app. iOS / Android

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What’s new at GoodBarber? December 2025

This month’s updates focus on expanding your app's utility and visual flexibility. You can now offer health monitoring tools, improve navigation in user favorites, and fine-tune the look of your content with new layout options for photos and articles. Discover what's new: BMI Calculator: Embed a handy health tool allowing users to calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI) and monitor their wellness. A new Visual Card Banner layout is now available for the Photos widget. It offers a wide range of display formats to adapt visuals to different editorial needs. Shadow option and Borders are now available for the Checkerboard layout of the Articles section; the Classic Bullet layout of the Events section. You can now sort content by added date in the Favorites section.

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Happy New Year 2026 ✨

A new year begins, full of projects, ideas and new perspectives ...and GoodBarber's imminent move to new premises! In 2026, AI continues to transform the way we create, publish and interact. In your GoodBarber apps, it's already a full part of the adventure - and we'll continue to enable you to make the most of it to go faster and further.

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Creating your first app without being a developer: Steffen's feedback

Creating an application is often perceived as a complex project, reserved for developers or highly technical profiles. However, some creators simply set out with an idea in mind... and a lot of questions. It was during an exchange with the support team that we discovered Steffen Trawinski's story. In developing his first app with GoodBarber, Steffen wanted to share his experience, precisely to help others overcome their doubts and project themselves more serenely into the creation of an application. With no prior development experience, he designed and published TalkBoost, now available on the App Store (and could just as easily be offered on Google Play, thanks to GoodBarber technology). In this interview, Steffen talks about his background, motivations and feedback.