Ways to Access CC Apps

There are multiple ways to access CC apps. The first big decision is whether to go native or web.

OurWe professionalfind web recommendationapps and isCC Events native apps are often the smoothest apps to build, because standalone native apps provide much more administrative work and time before they can go with web based apps, using a bespoke custom domain - something included in all our app packages.live.

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!  Then, to save the app to your device's home screen, simply bookmark the URL and the app icon will be visible for easy access, just like any other app.

This same web link can be used forto access the app on 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.) This can make it easy for users to return to your app when they're back on their computer after the event to complete a survey or post comments in an activity feed.

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!launch right away!

Pros of Web Apps	Cons of Web Apps
One link for all devicesdevices: works on mobile, tablet, laptop and desktop	Push notifications not supported supported - email alerts work best with web apps
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. apps, however their biggest disadvantage is the time is takes to get them into the app stores. Before we can even begin submitting native apps, we need access to client developer account

The launch process of a native app usually happens in two stages:

1.  Submit an app to the app stores with finalised icon, splash screen and store listing details (this can't be changed later), but with dummy content inside the app
2. Once the app is approved and live in the stores, upload real content

There are 2 types of branded 

Branded Native Standalone

A standalone native apps is 

Pros of Branded Native	Cons of Branded Native
Push notifications supported	App store accounts must be set up by end client
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

There

Branded areNative 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
Included in all packages	No custom app name or icon available
Push notifications supported
No additional cost or time penalties