How to build the mobile version of your internal app
Designing the mobile version of an internal app is a separate arrangement of the same components, not a shrunken desktop screen. In Jestor, you switch to the mobile view while building on your computer and lay the app out specifically for a phone.
Why automatic resizing is not enough
A dashboard with six indicators side by side works on a monitor. On a phone, automatic stacking produces a column six screens long, with the most important number somewhere in the middle.
The components are right. The order and the emphasis are wrong, and only a person who knows the process can fix that.
Who actually needs mobile:
- Field technicians updating a service record on site
- Sales reps checking a client before walking in
- Managers approving requests between meetings
- Drivers logging fuel and mileage
- Anyone whose work does not happen at a desk
Desktop and mobile arrangements
| Aspect | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Components side by side | Stacked in a deliberate order |
| Priority | Everything visible at once | The critical item first |
| Interaction | Mouse and keyboard | Touch, with larger targets |
| Typical use | Analysis and building | Quick capture and approval |
Step by step to configure it
- Open the app and enter build mode.
- Switch to the mobile view, which sits alongside the desktop one.
- Arrange the components for a phone screen, ordered by importance.
- Put the most used action first, since scrolling is expensive on mobile.
- Remove secondary elements that only make sense on a large screen.
- Open it on a real phone to confirm it behaves as intended.
What stays the same across devices
The navigation bar, record creation, automations and templates all work the same way on a phone as on a computer. The mobile version is about layout and priority, not about a reduced feature set.
- Built from your computer: no separate tool for the mobile layout
- Same capabilities: creation and navigation work identically
- Ordered by priority: the critical element comes first
- Per app configuration: each app gets its own mobile arrangement
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to build the mobile version separately?
You arrange it separately, but from the same builder on your computer. See jestor.com.
Are features missing on mobile?
No. Navigation, creation and automations work the same way.
Does every app need a mobile layout?
Only the ones people actually use on a phone, typically field and approval apps.
Video Tutorial: Step by Step
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