FreeSoft
FreeSoft is a software directory for discovering applications, programs and utilities. Its catalogue includes Windows and Android software. The PhoneGap archive is a separate reference section: it preserves useful documentation and history associated with the former PhoneGap project.
For software listings, visit the Windows catalogue or Android catalogue. Archive pages describe historical developer tools and do not imply that the former Adobe services have reopened.
What was PhoneGap?
Building applications for each platform–iPhone, Android, Windows and more–requires different frameworks and languages. PhoneGap solves this by using standards-based web technologies to bridge web applications and mobile devices. Since PhoneGap apps are standards compliant, they’re future-proofed to work with browsers as they evolve. Read an in-depth post explaining PhoneGap visually.
PhoneGap has been downloaded millions of times and is being used by hundreds of thousands of developers. Thousands of apps built using PhoneGap are available in mobile app stores and directories. Check out some of them here.
The PhoneGap code was contributed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under the name Apache Cordova and graduated to top-level project status in October 2012. Through the ASF, future PhoneGap development will ensure open stewardship of the project. It will always remain free and open source under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
Read more about:
- PhoneGap’s beliefs, goals, and philosophy
- Rolling Releases: How Apache Cordova becomes PhoneGap
- PhoneGap, Cordova, and what’s in a name?
Nitobi was the original creator and is one of the primary contributors to the PhoneGap framework. In October 2011, Adobe acquired Nitobi enabling the team to focus solely on the PhoneGap project and continue its work on efficient development across mobile platforms.
There is also vast global community that contributes to the project. We have an active community that is open and collaborative. Check out a list of committers to the project and learn more about contributing. We want your help!
The PhoneGap product family
| Product | Historical role | Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Framework / Cordova | Native container and JavaScript bridge for web applications | Documentation |
| PhoneGap CLI | Terminal workflow for creating and serving projects | Getting started |
| PhoneGap Desktop | Graphical project workflow | Downloads |
| Developer App | Mobile companion for previewing a served project | Developer App |
| PhoneGap Build | Hosted packaging service | Build |
| PhoneGap Enterprise | Enterprise development and authoring workflow | Enterprise |
About these archive pages
Original articles retain their source attribution and historical dates. Editorial guides explain retired services and connect old material to surviving references. The source and license section on each page distinguishes recovered text from new commentary. The archive is not an Adobe support channel or an Apache project website.
Sources & archive notes
Recovered repository material is attributed to its original authors and distributed with its source license. Changes: FreeSoft layout, archive context, navigation, link and image locations. Apache License 2.0 · Notices and provenance. Editorial material is labeled separately.