MobBase Review

MobBase makes it quick and easy for bands and artists to create, launch and manage their own, custom mobile applications. With MobBase, artists can connect with fans anywhere and everywhere to share music, photos, videos, tweets, and info about gigs, sell merch, and more. According to MobBase you can set up your app and publish it in under an hour.

MobBase apps are available for the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, Android devices, and via the mobile web (HTML5). Apps are currently distributed through the iTunes store, the Android Market, and via the mobile web.

About MobBase:

The company which is situated in Buringame, CA (USA) has per today 6 employees. MobBase was founded in 2009. MobBase was built by MixMatchMusic in their ongoing effort to give artists the tools they need to cultivate and engage their fanbase. MixMatchMusic also helps artists to promote their music with viral remix contests and promotions.

Functions:

Discography with music purchase links; in-app music player with backround audio support; in-app video player; robust photo feature with in-app slideshow player; concert listings, ticket purchase links and directions; Twitter, RSS and Web-store integration; Mailing list integration; Bio/About feature that supports HTML; Sites feature to list desired links; Complete app customization for background images, icons, feature placement; Retina display

Drag-and-drop (Y/N):

Yes

Platform supported:

iOS, Android and mobile web (HTML5)

Social Media Connections:

Twitter, YouTube, Picasa, Flickr all integrated natively; other social media can be connected via web-views

Pricing model:

4 Pricing Plans Available:

1. Free mobile web app (limited content/features)

2. Premium mobile web app (unlimited content/features) – $5 to launch and $5/month

3. Native Android app distributed in Google Play – $20 to launch and $20/month. This includes a premium mobile web app.

4. Native iOS app distributed in iTunes – $250 to launch and $20/month (for this, users need their own iOS Developer Account which costs $99/year payable to Apple). This includes a premium mobile web app.

Note: If you want to sell your app you have to pay a commerce fee of $5/month. MobBase offers also support/additional services: Premium support, custom tab bar icons, additional RSS, Additional webview and rename features, this all cost. See MobBase pricing for more info.

Simplicity level (1-10):

1 – as easy as possible

Can help publish:

We handle all publishing – free

Reference cases/apps built by your “build your own apps” platform:

Over 1000 apps launched

Monetization:

Users can sell apps via Google Play and iTunes. Can also sell music, merchandise and tickets within the app itself.

Marketing help? How?:

Offer best practices and app landing page for free; additional marketing services available for a fee.

Analytics:

Once your app is live, you’ll be able to get a lot of great data about where, when, and how people are downloading your app in the Stats section of your MobBase dashboard. MobBase get this information directly from app stores, so it is as accurate as it can be!

Specific speciality? Games, Quiz, companies, etc?:

All

Can make custom made apps?

Yes

Reference case:

http://www.mobbase.com/app/inspiration/

Tutorial: