New Guy Here - What's the Point of Apps??

I want to create an App and explore the App Studio, but it just seems like another dashboard. I am missing the "Vision" or the "Why" behind the App Studio.

What can an App do that a Dashboard can't? What problem is an App solving?

I'm sure there's value and helpful apps out there, so wanted to ask and gain some inspiration.

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  • ArborRose
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    The basic difference is probably the flexibility and customization in the user experience that an app provides. Dashboards are rigid in structure. With an app you can design a custom interface tailored to specific roles, tasks, or workflows.

    Dashboards aren't always mobile-friendly. Apps can be designed for mobile use. Apps can also be multi-page. Selecting a region or department on one page could take the user to another page with detailed breakdowns.

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  • MarkSnodgrass
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    You are not alone in asking that question. The advantages of App Studio are improved branding and formatting control. It also has a better form module. It still lacks some features that dashboards have, but they are working on adding them. Many people wonder why they didn't just enhance dashboards with these features.

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  • ArborRose
    ArborRose Coach
    Answer ✓

    The basic difference is probably the flexibility and customization in the user experience that an app provides. Dashboards are rigid in structure. With an app you can design a custom interface tailored to specific roles, tasks, or workflows.

    Dashboards aren't always mobile-friendly. Apps can be designed for mobile use. Apps can also be multi-page. Selecting a region or department on one page could take the user to another page with detailed breakdowns.

    ** Was this post helpful? Click Agree or Like below. **
    ** Did this solve your problem? Accept it as a solution! **

  • MarkSnodgrass
    Answer ✓

    You are not alone in asking that question. The advantages of App Studio are improved branding and formatting control. It also has a better form module. It still lacks some features that dashboards have, but they are working on adding them. Many people wonder why they didn't just enhance dashboards with these features.

    **Check out my Domo Tips & Tricks Videos

    **Make sure to <3 any users posts that helped you.
    **Please mark as accepted the ones who solved your issue.
  • Thank you @MarkSnodgrass and @ArborRose ! I'm glad I'm not alone, and I look forward to exploring more.