What is a Branded App?

A branded app is a mobile application that carries your logo, colors, and experience. Instead of hosting your community or courses on someone else’s platform, you launch your own app so members interact with your brand every time they open their phone.

Why Creators Launch Branded Apps

• Home-screen presence keeps your offers top of mind and boosts retention
• Push notifications drive engagement with new lessons, live events, or tripwires
• Premium perception supports higher pricing or white-glove positioning
• Offline access and native performance improve the learning or community experience
• You own the environment—no competing ads, algorithm shifts, or surprise platform changes

Build Options

• White-label platforms: Fastest route—apply your branding to an existing app builder (e.g., Crevio, Disciple)
• No-code app creators: Tools like Glide or Adalo for simple functionality without engineering
• Custom development: Full control using React Native, Flutter, or native code (higher cost/time commitment)
• Progressive web apps (PWA): Web builds that install like apps; lighter setup with some limitations

Feature Checklist

• Secure sign-in and user profiles synced with your main membership site
• Content library with video, audio, and download support
• Community feeds, DMs, or group coaching threads
• Push notifications tied to your automation or CRM stack
• In-app purchases or subscription management for upsells along the value ladder

Tips Before You Build

• Audit member demand—will a dedicated app meaningfully improve experience or sales?
• Budget for ongoing updates, app-store reviews, and support—not just the initial launch
• Keep parity with your web experience so content stays in sync across devices
• Set up analytics to track installs, session length, and conversion to paid tiers
• Use launch campaigns and callout posts to drive downloads and adoption