See it
BDK Preview
Your app, on your phone.
- Real phone features
- Show clients & friends
- Before you buy a build
Scan with your phone. Free on Google Play. On iPhone, through TestFlight.
Two apps. Two jobs.
One to see your app. One to manage it.
Manage it
BDK Native
Projects, previews, builds.
- Create & edit previews
- Invite people
- Buy & follow builds
Optional on a phone. Everything here also works in this browser.
What each app does
See itBDK Preview
- Real phone featuresPush, camera and more, on your phone.
- Show clients & friendsThey open it on their own phones.
- Before you buy a buildFree. See your app working first.
Manage itBDK Native
- Create & edit previewsPaste your site's link to start.
- Invite peopleThey open it in BDK Preview.
- Buy & follow buildsWatch each one until it's ready.
Someone sent you a preview? You only need BDK Preview. Sign in with the email they invited.
What works where
| You want to | Web | Native | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create and edit projects and previews | Yes | Yes | No |
| Invite people to a preview | Yes | Yes | No |
| Buy builds and follow them | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open your app with phone features | No | No | Yes |
| Show your app on a phone | No | No | Yes |
Can I edit a preview in BDK Preview?No. BDK Preview opens previews. Create and change them in BDK Native or at thebdk.com.
Do I need BDK Native?No. Everything in it also works in a browser. It's handy if you manage projects from your phone.