FAQs

Q: What is PhoneGap?

A: PhoneGap is an open source solution for building cross-platform mobile apps with standards-based Web technologies like HTML, JavaScript, CSS.

Q: How much does PhoneGap cost?

A: PhoneGap is an open source implementation of open standards and FREE. That means developers and companies can use PhoneGap for mobile applications that are free, commercial, open source, or any combination of these.

Q: What PhoneGap apps are already in app stores?

A: There are thousands of apps already in app stores and directories. We list some of them here. If you have PhoneGap apps to add to this list, please do so using this form.

Q: Where can I ask questions about PhoneGap?

A: Join the PhoneGap Google group, follow us on Twitter or Facebook or check out the PhoneGap IRC channel on freenode. Code contributors should also check out cordova.io

Q: I heard that Apple rejects apps made with third-party tools, is that true? Will Apple reject my PhoneGap app?

A: Apple always has the final say, but as of version 0.8, PhoneGap apps are okay. Apple has done a technical review and PhoneGap apps do not violate the Terms & Conditions of the App Store. PhoneGap aside, each app will be judged on its own merits.

Q: How do I contribute code back to the main PhoneGap repo?

A: If you’d like to contribute to PhoneGap, and we hope you will, please go to cordova.io

Q: Can you use PHP/ASP/JSF/Java/.NET with PhoneGap?

A: A PhoneGap application may only use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. However, you can make use of network protocols (XmlHTTPRequest, Web Sockets, etc) to easily communicate with backend services written in any language. This allows your PhoneGap app to remotely access existing business processes while the device is connected to the Internet.