Google AppSheet is great for internal tools and workflows. But when you want to launch a public-facing app – something polished, branded, and ready for the App Store and Google Play – it starts to show its limitations.
If your users are external customers, clients, or partners, you need more than a browser-based experience or a workaround install.
A real mobile app increases credibility, improves engagement, and makes your app instantly accessible from users’ home screens.
With MobiLoud, you can convert your AppSheet solution into a full-featured native app in just a few weeks. No need to rebuild or replatform. Your existing AppSheet functionality stays intact, while MobiLoud layers on everything you need to launch a real app. Native navigation, push notifications, App Store submission, and more.
Why Your Google AppSheet Project Needs a Mobile App
Mobile isn’t just another channel. It’s where modern users live.
If your AppSheet project is designed for external users, you need to meet them where they are. This means showing up on the App Store, Google Play, and their home screens.
More than 70% of digital time is spent on mobile devices. And the vast majority of that time happens inside apps; not browsers.
Native apps outperform mobile web on key metrics like retention, engagement, and conversion. For public-facing use cases, that matters. A lot.
Push notifications alone can increase user retention by up to 190% and drive 3-10x higher engagement than email. But AppSheet’s native install experience doesn’t support reliable push for external users or full distribution via the app stores.
That’s a major blocker if growth and UX matter.
If your goal is to serve users beyond your internal team, a proper mobile app is the next logical step.
Can You Make a Mobile App with Google AppSheet?
Technically, yes. Google AppSheet does offer a way to publish your project as a mobile app.
But the reality is more nuanced. Especially when you're targeting public users, not just internal teams.
AppSheet apps are optimized for internal workflows and private distribution. You can deploy them on mobile devices, but they aren’t true native apps in the sense most people expect.
There’s no App Store or Google Play listing by default, no fully branded native interface, and no robust push notification support for public users.
If your goal is to build an app for your team to track inventory or log data on the go, AppSheet’s built-in mobile tools are often good enough.
But if you're launching a client portal, customer-facing tool, or digital product meant to scale? You're going to run into limitations.
Fortunately, there are a few ways to take your AppSheet build and turn it into a real mobile app. Let’s walk through them.
Three Google AppSheet Mobile App Development Methods
If you’ve built something valuable in AppSheet and want to get it into your users’ hands as a real mobile app, you have three main options.
1. Publish Directly from AppSheet
AppSheet allows you to install apps on mobile devices using a container app or by generating an APK/IPA file for Android/iOS.
This works well for internal distribution. Think team tools or back-office apps. But it’s not a full-featured mobile app deployment.
There’s limited support for App Store and Play Store submission, no push notifications for external users, and minimal customization of the app’s native look and feel.
It’s quick, but not suited for apps meant to represent your brand publicly.
Best for: Internal tools and simple deployments that don’t require app store presence.
2. Build a Native App from Scratch
You could hand off your AppSheet project to a dev team and have them rebuild it as a native app using Swift, Kotlin, or a cross-platform framework like React Native.
This gives you total control over UX and performance. But it comes at a high price.
Expect 6+ months of development, tens (or hundreds) of thousands in cost, and a constant need to maintain separate codebases for web and mobile.
Unless your app needs deep hardware integrations or has scaled to a massive audience, it’s likely overkill.
Best for: Realistically, very few situations. Only funded startups or enterprise teams with unique requirements and big budgets.
3. Convert Your AppSheet App with MobiLoud
MobiLoud offers the best of both worlds. We take your live AppSheet app and turn it into a fully native mobile app, ready for the App Store and Google Play, in a matter of weeks.
There’s no need to rebuild anything. You keep full control over your AppSheet backend and workflows. MobiLoud adds native navigation, push notifications, splash screens, offline support, biometric login, and more. Plus, we handle everything from configuration to testing to publishing.
Best for: Public-facing AppSheet apps that need native polish, fast deployment, and minimal overhead.
Why MobiLoud Is the Best for AppSheet App Development
You already built something valuable with AppSheet. Why start over? Or limit your potential with AppSheet’s standard capabilities?
MobiLoud gives you a faster, simpler path to the app stores – without rewriting a single line of code.
We layer your existing AppSheet build together with a native foundation, instantly transforming it into a real mobile app that feels and performs like it was built from scratch.
Unlike DIY no-code tools, MobiLoud is a fully managed service. Our team handles everything: app configuration, native UI enhancements, testing, QA, and publishing to the App Store and Google Play.
You focus on your AppSheet project. We take care of the rest.
Your app stays fully synced with your AppSheet backend. Make updates once, and they show up across web and mobile. With native features like push notifications, offline support, biometric login, and seamless navigation, your users get the polished experience they expect.
You get:
- A fast launch timeline (typically within 4 weeks)
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or revenue share
- White-glove support from a real team of experts
- Apps trusted by thousands of brands around the world
If you're serious about turning your AppSheet build into a scalable, public-facing product, MobiLoud is the smartest way to do it.
Converting AppSheet to Mobile App – How the Process Works
Turning your AppSheet project into a polished mobile app doesn’t have to be complex. With MobiLoud, you’ll be live on the App Store and Google Play in a matter of weeks, not months.
Here’s how the process works:
1. Kickoff & Setup
We start with a quick call to understand your goals, walk through your AppSheet build, and plan the app experience. From there, we set up your build in our platform.
2. App Configuration
Our team configures the native framework for your app. This includes adding native navigation, splash screens, loading indicators, and all the native components that make your app feel fast and intuitive.
3. Customer Testing
You get a live preview of your app to test on your devices. We gather your feedback and fine-tune the details before submission.
4. QA & Optimization
We handle cross-device testing, performance optimization, and store compliance, making sure your app is stable, secure, and aligned with Apple and Google guidelines.
5. Store Submission & Launch
We submit your app to the App Store and Google Play under your developer accounts. Once approved, you’re live – and ready to start growing.
From start to finish, we guide you through every step. No technical work required on your end, no surprises. Just a smooth, fast launch from your AppSheet build to a fully native mobile app.
Want to discuss your project, and how MobiLoud can help you build a full-featured mobile app? Get a free consultation now.
AppSheet Mobile App Features & Capabilities
When you convert your AppSheet project with MobiLoud, your users get the native app experience they expect. Without sacrificing any of the features you've already built.
Your app stays fully connected to your AppSheet backend. All forms, automations, data syncing, and integrations continue to work just as they do on the web.
But on top of that, MobiLoud adds a native layer that elevates the experience:
- Push notifications – Engage users with targeted, real-time updates that cut through the noise.
- Native navigation – Add bottom tabs, side menus, and intuitive back gestures to help users move through your app with ease.
- Custom Branding – Your logo, your colors, your app icon—fully white-labeled and store-ready.
- App Store & Google Play Distribution – Launch your app to the world and meet your users where they already search for apps.
As for performance, the speed and usability of your mobile app mirrors your web app.
If it’s fast on the web, it’ll be fast on your user’s device.
Everything your users can do on your AppSheet web app, they’ll be able to do inside your mobile app as well.
AppSheet Mobile App FAQs
Can I send push notifications with AppSheet?
AppSheet doesn’t support native push notifications for public apps. With MobiLoud, your app includes full push support. Targeted broadcasts, automation triggers, and user opt-in are ready to go out of the box, with a native OneSignal integration.
Will all my AppSheet features still work in the app?
Yes. Your entire AppSheet build runs inside the app exactly as it does on the web. All forms, workflows, syncs, and data sources are preserved automatically.
Do I need to rebuild or redesign anything?
Not at all. MobiLoud uses your live AppSheet project as the foundation. You continue managing it the same way, with no code changes or duplicated work.
Can I get my app on the App Store and Google Play?
Absolutely. We handle the entire submission process for both platforms under your developer accounts, including compliance, screenshots, and descriptions.
What happens if I update my AppSheet project later?
Your app stays in sync. Any changes you make in AppSheet will reflect in the app immediately. No need to resubmit or update the mobile version separately.
Is MobiLoud compatible with authentication and user accounts?
Yes. If your AppSheet project includes sign-in or role-based access, that functionality will work seamlessly in the app too.
How long does it take to launch?
Most apps go live within 4 weeks. We typically have the apps ready within 2 weeks, and the rest depends on how fast they’re approved by the app stores. We handle the entire process from kickoff to approval.
See Your AppSheet Project as a Real Mobile App
You don’t need to rebuild from scratch or hire an expensive dev team to launch a polished mobile app. With MobiLoud, you can turn your existing AppSheet project into a real iOS and Android app – fast.
Want to see what it would look like?
We’ll show you. Get a free working preview of your app now.
Just share a URL to your AppSheet project, and we’ll create a fully branded demo app for you to test on your own devices. No obligation, no technical setup required.
Alternatively, book a free consultation to discuss your project further, and find out if MobiLoud is the right fit for you.
