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Prototype Your Next iOS App Idea Quickly With These Simple Tools

By POP·Nov 27, 2013·4 min read

When starting a new app idea, prototyping tools accelerate the process from napkin sketches to working models. Options like Prototyping on Paper (free) use photos of drawn sketches with link spots; Prototypes ($39.99) turns Mac mockups into shareable prototypes; Mockabilly (free lite, $6.99 full) uploads screenshots to an app for linking; Interface 2 ($9.99) uses iOS widgets and exports to Xcode; Blueprint ($19.99 iPad) combines iOS widgets and freehand sketches; AppCooker ($9.99 iPad) adds icon design, pricing tools, localization; AppGyver offers mockups with device hardware access. These tools allow quick feedback and iteration before coding.

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