Ways to Access CC Apps
There are multiple ways to access CC apps. The first big decision is whether to go native or web.
Our professional recommendation is to go with web based apps, using a bespoke custom domain - something included in all our app packages.
Web Apps
To access a web app, you just visit a web link (URL), such as myapp.com. We can set this domain to be anything you'd like - so long as it's available!
This same link can be used for laptops, desktops, phones, tablets and any other device with a web browser. (A full list of supported web browsers the CC platform supports can be viewed here.) There's no additional time or financial costs when going with a web app, so as soon as the app is designed and full of content, you can launch!
Pros of Web Apps |
Cons of Web Apps |
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One link for all devices |
Push notifications not supported |
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App can be launched immediately after all your content is added - no delays by the complex and time consuming native submission process |
Some organisations prefer having an App Store and Google Play store listing page and web apps don't have one |
Branded Native Apps
Native apps have some advantages over web apps.
The launch process of a native app usually happens in two stages:
There are 2 types of branded
Pros of Branded Native |
Cons of Branded Native |
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Push notifications supported |
App store accounts must be set up by end client |
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App has its own page in App Store and Google Play Stores |
Additional time and costs associated with native - getting developer accounts setup if applicable, granting us access to those accounts, then the time for Apple to approve the app |
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There are three different types of native apps:
Standalone
A standalone native apps is
Portal
A portal is a single native app which can contain multiple apps within it. It's a great idea to look into a portal if you have multiple ongoing events and would like
CC Events Container App
CC Events is our own native app which can be downloaded and used to provide the benefits of native without the associated costs and time penalties.
You can find out more and download CC Events by clicking here.
Pros of CC Events |
Cons of CC Events |
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Included in all packages |
No custom app name or icon available |
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Push notifications supported |
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No additional cost or time penalties |