Learn ADALO with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Explain
Adalo lets you design full mobile apps using drag-and-drop UI components.
It includes a built-in database system for collections, fields, and relationships.
You can define logic using actions, conditions, and workflows.
Adalo apps can be published to the App Store, Google Play, or the web.
It enables fast MVP creation without requiring coding knowledge.
Core Features
Visual UI Builder
Collections (Database)
Actions & Conditional Logic
External API integration
Publishing tools for mobile & web
Basic Concepts Overview
Screens - individual UI pages
Components - UI building blocks
Collections - structured database tables
Actions - triggers that cause logic
Workflows - multi-step user interactions
Project Structure
Screens/ - UI pages
Components/ - placed visual components
Database/ - collections and fields
Actions/ - user-driven logic
Settings/ - branding and publishing details
Building Workflow
Design screens using drag-and-drop
Set up database collections and relationships
Add logic and actions to components
Connect external APIs if needed
Publish to mobile or web
Difficulty Use Cases
Beginner: static screens & simple forms
Intermediate: user authentication & lists
Advanced: API integrations
Expert: complex multi-step workflows
Architect: full marketplace/booking logic
Comparisons
Adalo vs FlutterFlow - easier but less powerful
Adalo vs Bubble - more mobile-first
Adalo vs Glide - more customizable
Adalo vs AppGyver - simpler but less flexible
Adalo vs React Native - no-code vs full-code
Versioning Timeline
2018 - Adalo founded
2019 - Public launch
2020 - Marketplace introduced
2021 - Major performance updates
2024–2025 - Advanced API integrations & scaling improvements
Glossary
Collections - database tables
Fields - attributes in a collection
Actions - triggered logic blocks
Screens - app pages
Marketplace Components - plugins