iPad and iPhone users love their devices. We want to work on the iPad & iPhone, we want to sleep with the iPad and iPhone. We want to do everything with just our iPhone! Today people spend more time on their iPad Pro and iPhone than on Mac computers. People hate desktops or laptops.
Everybody wants to work purely on mobile or small devices as it is easy, and portable, You can work from anywhere, it is lightweight, has less eye strain, and you get instant updates, notifications, etc.
There are so many apps that help you do anything on your iPad & iPhone. For example, you can easily use the entire Microsoft office suite on the iPhone. In the same way, you can build and manage a website on the iPhone or iPad..! There are many easy iPad compatible website builder apps available for both free & paid versions.
Let’s look at the best IOS website builder or website creator or web design apps for the iPhone & iPad.
1. Wix
Note: Go here Wix, Sign up, then install the iPad app – sign in – create & manage your own website
Install: Wix IOS app
Size: 352 MB
Compatibility: Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
If you want to know more about Wix, then See Detailed Wix Review By WebMasters
If you are a beginner, then see how to make a website using Wix
Wix is the easiest true drag and drop website builder in the world.
You have 2 scenarios:
- The Wix iPhone website builder app that helps you to create, manage and interact with your website
- Wix my mobile app that converts your Wix website itself into the iPhone, iPad or Android app automatically..!
1st Secanrio:
First, you have to sign up for Wix here, then install the Wix iPad app & sign in.
Here are the Wix ios app main features.
The second scenario:
If you want to convert your website itself into an iPhone app, then no worries, you can do it easily. If you created your website on Wix, then you can convert your entire website into an iPhone or iPad app using a single button within a minute. My Mobile App is available on Wix app market. This app will automatically convert your Wix website into an android and IOS app..! Then your website works like an app as well as a website.
If a user searches in in Google or types your website into the URL bar, then your website loads as a website. When the user types your website on the iTunes app store, then your website app will appear and people can install your app. So that your website (that is the app) will be seen on user devices and you will get more visitors and a higher conversion rate.
The app is like a downloaded version of your entire website that is adapted for mobile screens, so the users get a better interface and it’s a faster experience.
You can send unlimited push alerts to all phone users.
You can perform almost all functions & actions through your Wix iPhone app.
Can you do all the work using the app just like on the desktop? 98%
Effectiveness 97%
Features 99%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad 98%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 95%
Ease Of use 95%
Highlights: A.I., app market, online store and mobile editor & optimization are the main highlights. Wix used Artificial Intelligence to design the website pages according to your taste. It will design automatically right in front of you on the screen..!! So you can create, publish, run & manage a website within an hour without any knowledge. It provides all E-commerce features. You can sell to anywhere, payments via credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, offline payments, Pay later and more. Wix will not take any commission. The profit is yours entirely..!
You can create discount coupons, automated worldwide shipping, tax settings and everything just like Amazon..!. Other features include booking system, hotel site, artists, musicians, portfolio, photography, social tools, chat system, analytics, membership system, mailbox, blog, events, marketing tools and almost any other available feature, meaning you can create almost any type of website.
There are 600+ ready-made websites available for free in the Wix template store. You can edit, delete, adding new features, mixing anything you can do with those ready-made templates..! Mobile editor makes your site perfectly adapted for all small devices automatically. You can edit everything on your iPad and the website looks perfect on all size devices like the desktop, laptop, iPhone, Android devices, tablets, etc
You can use 2 modes. One is 100% true drag and drop editor. The other is A. I. mode with blocks like an editor.
Conclusion:
- Wix is the best website builder in the world for iPhone, iPad as well as desktop. Sign up on Wix.com here or install the Wix iPhone/iPad website builder app & login. Using that app, you can create, manage & run a new website or your existing Wix website.
- You can convert your website itself into an iPhone app in one click using My Mobile App & it is available for free in the Wix App market.
2. Squarespace
Note: Go here Squarespace, Sign up, then install the iPad app – sign in – create & manage your own website
Install Squarespace iPhone app
Size: 390MB
Compatibility – Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. For Mac 11.0 or later
Sqaurespace got 4.8 star with 12k ratings. Squarespace is popular in the USA. Squarespace is #1 website builder for both desktop and iPad/iPhone.
Pricing
It starts from $14/month, but if you need at least some basic features, then you should choose other plans -> $18/motnh, $26/month, $40/month etc.
Can you do all the work using the app just like on the desktop? 100%
Features 95%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad 90%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 80%
Ease of use 75%
3. Universe
This is an iPhone only website builder app. Using the Universe website builder iPhone app, you can create your website on iPhone & iPad only. That means you can’t use it on the desktop. If you want to make any changes, then you have to use your iPad or iPhone (Wix allows you to build your website on the app, desktop, any browsers including mobiles, all IOS & Android devices & everywhere).
Universe website builder Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Pricing
Universe pro for 1 site – $ 79.99 + domain name (No free domain). It may cost from $15 to $100 depending on which domain you choose.
Effectiveness? 90%
Features 30%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad only. 90%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 90%
Ease of use 90%
Conclusion: Universe site editor is good. You can easily edit your website from your iPhone/iPad. However, this is just for iPhone/iPad/Android devices and not desktops or laptops, so not available in a browser. Very few users signed up for this app. I don’t recommend it as you may need to work from your laptop or desktop. Usually, when there are fewer users, the development also gets slower. This site builder gives you fewer features than the site builders which have an app and a browser version. If you want a quick and simple site, I suggest you go for Wix
4. Weebly
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(If you are a beginner, then see how to build a website using Weebly)
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Weebly is not a 100% drag and drop website builder, but it is one of the better companies in this industry. Weebly also gets a good rating, but it is not popular as Wix.
Upload images directly from your photo library, select from a wide range of text, media and design elements
Use the intuitive drag-and-drop builder designed specifically for the touchscreen.
You can see all the stats and activities and even create your own online store using the app.
In the Weebly app center, you will find a lot of iPhone related apps for your Weebly website.
After you create your website, then you can use many mobile-related apps that help to convert your site to an app.
Pricing
Free plan – $0 Forever (You can try all live functions including eCommerce for free)
Pro plan – $12/month
Business plan – $25/month
E-commerce plan – $15/month
Can you do all the work using the app just like on the desktop? 95%
Effectiveness 95%
Features 94%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad 95%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone only. 93%
Ease Of use 95%
Highlights: All e-Commerce features, app market, booking system, event, marketing tools, mobile optimization & more.
Conclusion:
Weebly is one of the top website builders that can adapt to iPad & iPhone. Sign up to Weebly for free through a desktop. Then take your iPad or iPhone, install Weebly iPhone website builder app . Using that app, you can create, manage & run a new website or your existing Weebly website. You can convert your existing website into an iPhone app using Weebly mobile converter. You can use multiple Weebly mobile related apps to tweak your iPhone site.
5. WordPress
Go to WordPress .com & you sign up for free, then install WordPress app on iPhone & connect to your website.
Now take a look at the iPhone WordPress app.
Here are iPad screenshots
You can easily manage or create your WordPress blog or website right from your iPhone or iPad device. You can create and edit posts and pages, upload your favorite photos and videos, view stats and reply to comments etc.
You can’t install new plugins from the app as there are no plugin settings in the app. If you want to work with plugins, then you have to log in to the WordPress dashboard (you can log in from the iPhone or iPad). Its website itself work as an app. So you can install new plugins, themes and work on anything you want directly on your iPhone or iPad browser.
Pricing
Free plan – $0 Forever (You can try all live functions including eCommerce for free)
Basic plan – $5/month
Unlimited plan – $10/month
E-commerce plan – $15/month
Can you do all the work using the app just like on the desktop? 60%
Features 50% (they have 99% features for desktop, but not for the app. However you can directly build on your browser)
Chances of completing your website using your iPad 75%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 50%
Ease of use 95%
Conclusion:
There are two types of WordPress. One is open-source WordPress.org & it is the most popular web building application in the world. You get 70,000+ plugins & 50,000+ themes for free and unlimited premium third party items. But you should read this step by step guide – How to make a website with WordPress.org to help you create it.
Another one is Wordpress.com. You don’t get any plugins or apps. The app doesn’t give you the power of WordPress plugins. Even they add them, you would need at least a week to learn how to use it. But using Wix you can build a website within an hour with the more up-to-date technology than WordPress.
6. SimDif
As the name suggests, SimDif is a simple and intuitive website builder that is different from other website builders.
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Here is the SimDif iPhone app
The website editor is very simple to use and all the essential web elements are available.
SimDif is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on the App Store with more than 1,000 reviews. They have 13k followers on Facebook and their user base is growing. It is available in 12 languages, and soon to be available in a whole host of languages, including under-represented languages.
If you need an app to help you make a website on your iPhone or iPad, then give SimDif a try.
Pricing
SimDif pricing varies from country to country, based on their FairDif PPP model
Effectiveness? 90%
Features 40%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad only. 90%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 80%
Ease of use 75%
Conclusion:
This is a simple website builder, just like Universe. You can edit your website on all kinds of devices and major browsers. You can edit your website from inside the app. The editor is good enough to create a full website. Starter, Smart, and Pro are the options. From free to monthly, or annual subscriptions.
Conclusion: Overall you may not have a good experience with Squarespace. They offer a lot of features but most of them are limited, difficult to use, with limited control and costly plans.
7. GoDaddy Website Builder
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Godaddy iPhone app is good enough to build a quick and simple website. It is easy to use.
You can manage your complete GoDaddy dashboard from your iPhone or iPad.
Pricing
GoDaddy pricing varies from country to country. In developed rich countries like the USA and UK, the plans are more expensive, but they offer cheaper plans for poor countries like India.
Can you do all the work using the app just like on the desktop? 80%
Features 70
Chances of completing your website using your iPad 85%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 75%
Ease of use 90%
Conclusion: Overall GoDaddy’s experience is good.
8. Jimdo Creator
See Detailed Jimdo Review By Web Masters
(If you are a beginner, then see how to make a website using Jimdo)
This is Jimdo iPhone app
Effectiveness? 50%
Features 50%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad only. 40%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 20%
Ease of use 25%
Conclusion:
The main focus of Jimdo is not on its app builder. They launched the app to give users the ability to manage their Jimdo site easily (e.g small updates, notifications, comments) from the iPad/iPhone. You can’t edit, create, publish your website entirely using just the iPad app.
9. Strikingly
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Here is Strikingly iPhone app
Pricing
You get a free yearly domain name with all plans. The plans start from $8/month, But if you need at least some basic features, then you should choose other plans -> $16/motnh, $49/month (You can create 5 websites)
Can you do all the work using the app just like on the desktop? 50%
Features 60%
Chances of completing your website using your iPad 40%
Chances of completing your website using your iPhone 30%
Ease of use 45%
Conclusion: Strikingly is focused on the desktop view and not on the iPhone app. It just launched the app to make it easier for its users to make some updates, see notifications, comments or add blogs etc. You can’t do everything from the app. However, if you use it on the desktop, then you may feel it is a good website builder.
10. Simpl Website Builder
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Here is the Simpl iPhone app
This is also another iPhone/iPad only site builder. It is a very basic site builder with no updated functionalities. So I won’t go into too much detail about this app here.
Best iPad & iPhone Website Builder List Summary
- Wix – Best for everything. A.I. designs for you. Separate iPad & iPhone editor
- Weebly – Best for a simple website
- WordPress – Best for those who want an advanced website
- Universe – iPad & iPhone only. Very few features
- SimDif – OK
- Squarespace – Slow, not an effective editor for iPad
- GoDaddy Website Builder – Focused on Domain Registration & not site builder
- Jimdo Creator – Some good updates released recently
- Strikingly – Good one
- Simpl Website builder – Ipad/iPhone only
Final Thoughts: If you want to build your website from your iPad or iPhone and also sometimes work from a laptop, then I recommend Wix. There are some site builders like Universe, Simdif that work on the iPad or iPhone app only. However, I’m suggesting that if you only work from your iPad that Universe or Simdif would be my only recommendations. I still highly and strongly recommend Wix..! Wix has got 1000s of features compared to just 100s on site builders like Universe or Simdif. You could try Universe, but you may get experience problems or you feel there aren’t as many features as other websites. Once you have created it, then you can’t transfer your exact website, so just sign up to Wix.com from your desktop or laptop or from your mobile browser, then install Wix iPhone/iPad website builder app. (Wix doesn’t show its iPad screenshot on the app store, but it is actually built for both iPhone & iPad and works perfectly). After that, you can do any type of website from your iPad/iPhone.
All the best for your new website!
Jack is the Co-founder of WebsitebuilderLy, a Software Engineer from Standford University, An entrepreneur with 12 years of Website Creation, Management, Marketing Automation & App Development Experience. Worked for the world’s leading companies such as Roblox, HTC, etc.
Great article! This list is a fantastic resource. It’s really helpful to have a curated selection of apps that are specifically optimized for building websites on the iPad. I appreciate the detailed descriptions and key features provided for each app. It makes it easier for me to compare and choose the right app that suits my needs. Thank you for sharing this informative piece. If you want to know more about it, Click here.
It is not true that you can build a website with the Wix app. Wix specifically states that their builder software has specific browser requirements and a mobile device does not meet that criteria. The app only allows you to view the site you already built with your PC or MAC. I tried it.
No, you can build. Which version are you using?
Thank you Jack Cox for sharing these top website builder applications. I tried a lot to create a website for myself but I realized your 1st & 2nd are better than all of those builders.