An entry in this category is an app that is specifically developed for a mobile device. The app can be developed for any mobile operating system. Students should be able to explain to judges what inspired their idea and how they programmed their app to achieve its intended purpose.
Projects designed as mobile-friendly web pages fall under the Internet Applications category.
Software used may include, but is not limited to: AppyPie, Android Studio.
The student must be able to run the app on the day of the competition on a device or a mobile simulator. https://gastc.org/mobile-apps/
You may have up to 2 people on a team. Teams and individuals will compete against each other within each grade grouping.
Regardless of the length of the project, the judge time is 15 minutes. Judges may only view a portion of the actual project.
Judges will use a category rubric as a guideline for exemplary characteristics of projects in this category. Students should use the rubric as a guide for what judges are looking for.
Mobile Apps Rubric