Premium / free content
Easily create sections of the app that are available to everyone and create a members only area for paying customers.
- Free sections
- Members-only area
- Paying customers
Media & podcast apps
Build a branded app for your media, podcast, or radio audience
Boost your audience interaction and earnings with a Buildfire mobile app.
- Real-time app preview
- One-click publish to app stores
- Endless app development features
10,000+
Native mobile apps scaled on Buildfire
150+
Pre-built features in the plugin marketplace
SOC 2 Type II
Certified security and infrastructure
4.8 ★★★★★
Star rating from reviews on G2 and Clutch
The perfect entertainment app development solution
Creating entertainment, media, news, video, music, and podcast apps is simpler than ever.
All your content — one location
Help your audience access all your content in one place. Use our integrations to fill your app automatically.
- One place
- Integrations
- Fills automatically
Connect with your audience
Differentiate yourself from competitors in entertainment and form stronger bonds with your content's admirers.
- Differentiate yourself
- Stronger bonds
- Content admirers
Entertainment app features & capabilities
Browse the plugin marketplace ↗Blog content / RSS
Integrate your RSS feed to bring in all of your latest blog and social media posts.
Video content
Integrate with YouTube or Vimeo to automatically bring in all your videos with a video streaming app.
Podcast / audio content
With our media center you can bring in all of your audio content and create a music streaming app or podcast app.
Powerful global search
Make content discovery easy and help your audience find exactly what they are looking for.
Build smarter and faster with Buildfire's industry‑leading platform
Core features? Already built in.
Every app needs the same basic components, like home screens, navigation, and backend infrastructure. Buildfire gives you all of this out of the box.
Add the functionality you need
Our plugin marketplace has over 150 pre-built features, the most in the app builder industry. Add them to your app in a single click.
When off-the-shelf isn't enough
If you need a custom function that doesn't exist in our feature marketplace, our in-house development team can build it for you.
Custom app development ↗Why creators build with Buildfire
“I’m not a developer. I’m not someone who knows code fluently. So I needed something that was just user-friendly and that I would be able to manage on my own. Buildfire was for sure that for me.”
“I’m very much a do it on your own type of person. There’s so much room for growth within Buildfire that you actually don’t need to go custom anymore because Buildfire is such a strong platform.”
“We’ve never done anything like this. So having somebody walk us through every step was really great. If I had any questions, I could always call or email, and my answer was always there within a couple of hours.”
How it works
Buildfire turns your app idea into reality in weeks, not months, and for a fraction of the cost compared to traditional app development.
01 · Design
We design it with you
Your brand, your screens, with our designers or yours.
02 · Build
Build it your way
Build it yourself without code, or let our team build it for you, including any custom features you need.
03 · Publish
We publish it
When your app is ready, we handle submission and approval for the Apple App Store and Google Play.
04 · Scale & grow
Scale and grow after launch
SOC 2 Type II security and infrastructure that has scaled 10,000+ apps. Push, messaging, loyalty and analytics, plus advice on what to send and when.
Get an app for your business
Prefer to build it yourself? Explore the app builder.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question we didn't cover? Talk to sales ↗
What are some common features in entertainment app design?
Buildfire offers templates for podcasts, news, musicians, radio stations, fan clubs, and more. These templates support all of the design features you need in an entertainment app.
How much does it cost to create an entertainment app?
The pricing for entertainment mobile apps varies depending on the features you want to include. This is a fraction of the cost compared to traditional development.
Is the entertainment app development process different for iPhone vs. Android?
With Buildfire, the development process is exactly the same for iOS and Android. Just build it once, and the app is compatible on both platforms. Traditional app development requires building two separate apps for each operating system. You can even create web and mobile apps with a PWA.
What latest technologies and methodologies should I follow in entertainment app development?
You won’t have to worry about keeping up with new digital solutions for your app. Buildfire will automatically update your app with the latest app store requirements to support new devices and OS.
What is the best entertainment and media app development company?
Buildfire is the best software development company for your media entertainment mobile app. Compared to other entertainment app development companies, Buildfire stands out with its industry-leading software, limitless flexibility, and affordable price point. Whether you want to develop media apps, content aggregation apps, video apps, or other business solutions for your entertainment business, Buildfire makes it easy to bring your entertainment app idea to life.
How do I get started with music streaming app development?
You can create an app that streams music by signing up for Buildfire and connecting your audio through an RSS feed. The same goes for movie streaming app development, which can be connected directly to YouTube or Vimeo. Whether you’re interested in entertainment app development, media apps, music apps, or podcast apps, Buildfire has you covered.
Turn ideas into apps. Turn apps into revenue.
A single platform designed for everyone. From entrepreneurs building their first native mobile app to agencies and resellers launching apps for clients.
Book your demo and you'll get:
- A walkthrough of the Buildfire platform
- Examples of real-world iOS & Android apps built on Buildfire
- Expected timelines, costs, and the most efficient path to launch
Built for your industry
We’ve seen it all over the years. We’re ready to build exactly what you need for your business.