Step-by-Step Guide: Building an Eventbrite Clone with Adalo

This comprehensive tutorial will walk you through building a fully functional event management app using Adalo's no-code platform. While creating your own Eventbrite clone, you'll learn how to implement event creation, ticket sales, location-based discovery, payment processing, and attendee check-in features—all without writing a single line of code.

What Is an Eventbrite Clone and Why Build One with No-Code

An Eventbrite clone is an event management platform that allows organizers to create, promote, and sell tickets to events while enabling attendees to discover, register for, and attend those events. These platforms typically include:

• Event discovery marketplace where users can browse upcoming events
• Registration management with customizable ticket types and pricing
• Payment processing for paid events
• Attendee database with check-in and communication tools
• Organizer dashboard for analytics and event management
• Mobile event app for on-the-go access

Why No-Code Platforms Like Adalo Are Ideal for Event Apps

No-code development has revolutionized how apps are built, with the no-code market continuing rapid growth. For event management apps specifically, platforms like Adalo offer several advantages:

Speed to Market: Many no-code apps can be deployed quickly, allowing you to test your event concept quickly and iterate based on real user feedback.

Cost Efficiency: Ongoing maintenance costs are often lower compared to custom-coded solutions, making event apps accessible to organizers with limited budgets.

High Success Rate: According to Adalo, non-developers achieve high completion rates when launching usable apps on the platform, compared to much lower completion rates with traditional development.

True Native Apps: Unlike web-only builders, Adalo publishes to both iOS and Android as native mobile apps, plus responsive web apps—all from one project.

How Adalo Compares to Other No-Code Event App Builders

When choosing a platform for your event management app, understanding the competitive landscape helps you make informed decisions.

Adalo vs Bubble for Event Management Apps

Bubble is a popular no-code platform, but it's primarily focused on web applications. For event apps, this creates limitations:

• Mobile Publishing: Bubble is web-first but now also offers native mobile app publishing (Bubble Native Mobile). Adalo has long supported publishing true native apps to the App Store and Google Play from the same project. 
• Visual Building: Bubble uses a flexbox-based design system that requires more technical understanding, whereas Adalo offers truly drag-and-drop design
• Offline Capabilities: Some features may continue to work with limited connectivity if designed for offline use (e.g., cached tickets). For critical offline check-in, plan and test dedicated offline flows.

Why Google App Maker Alternatives Matter for Modern Builders

Google discontinued App Maker in 2021, leaving many organizations searching for alternatives. This highlighted the importance of choosing platforms with:

• Strong financial backing and community support
• Cross-platform publishing capabilities
• Ongoing feature development and maintenance
• Clear pricing models without sudden changes

Adalo addresses these concerns with consistent updates, a thriving community, and transparent pricing tiers designed for apps at every stage.

Planning Your Event Management App: Features and Database Structure

Before diving into the builder, proper planning ensures your app's foundation supports future growth. The database structure is the backbone of your event app.

Essential Collections for Event Apps

Your Eventbrite clone needs these core data collections:

1. Users Collection (built-in)

• Stores attendee and organizer profiles
• Manages authentication and preferences
• Tracks user roles and permissions

2. Events Collection

• Event details (title, description, images)
• Date, time, and location information
• Organizer information
• Category and tags for discovery

3. Tickets Collection

• Ticket types (General Admission, VIP, Early Bird)
• Pricing and availability
• Quantity limits per ticket type

4. Registrations Collection

• Links attendees to events
• Tracks ticket purchases
• Stores check-in status

5. Categories Collection

• Enables event filtering
• Improves discovery experience

User Role Architecture: Organizers vs Attendees

Event apps are two-sided marketplaces requiring role-based functionality:

Attendees:

• Browse and discover events
• Register and purchase tickets
• View their upcoming events
• Check-in at events

Organizers:

• Create and manage events
• Set ticket types and pricing
• View attendee lists and analytics
• Manage check-ins

You can implement this using a "User Type" property in your Users collection, then conditionally show different screens based on the logged-in user's role.

Building Your Data Model in Adalo

Adalo's relational database supports the complex relationships your event app needs:

• One-to-Many: One Event has many Tickets
• Many-to-Many: Many Users can register for many Events (through Registrations)
• One-to-One: Each Registration has one Payment record

These relationships enable features like viewing all attendees for an event, displaying all events a user has registered for, and tracking which tickets have been sold.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Adalo Account and Choosing the Right Plan

Create Your Adalo Account

1. Navigate to Adalo.com
2. Click "Get Started" or "Sign Up"
3. Enter your email and create a password
4. Verify your email address
5. Complete the onboarding questionnaire (helps Adalo understand your goals)

Start Your Event App Project

1. Click "Create New App" from your dashboard
2. Name your app (e.g., "EventHub" or "LocalEvents")
3. Choose "Mobile App" as your starting point (recommended for event apps)
4. Select "Start from Scratch" or browse available templates for inspiration

Free vs Paid Plans: What Event Apps Need

Adalo offers several pricing tiers optimized for different stages of app development. See current pricing at Adalo's pricing page.

Free Plan:

• Perfect for prototyping and testing
• Limited records per app
• 1 editor
• Unlimited screens and actions
• Web publishing is not available on the Free plan; publishing to the web and app stores requires the Starter plan or higher.
• Best for: Testing your concept before launch

Starter Plan:

• 1 published app
• Custom domains for web apps
• Custom branding
• Best for: Launching your first event app for a specific community

Professional Plan:

• Multiple published apps
• Several collaborators
• Custom integrations (outbound API via Custom Actions); Adalo Collections/Notifications API access is available on Team & Business plans. 
• Geolocation support (essential for "events near me")
• Best for: Event apps requiring location features and team collaboration

Team Plan:

• More published apps
• Multiple editors
• Priority support
•  Xano integration (available on Team & Business plans).
• Best for: Agencies or businesses managing multiple event platforms

When to Upgrade from Starter to Professional

Upgrade when you need:

• Location-based event discovery ("free events near me" functionality)
• Team collaboration with multiple organizers
• API integrations with external marketing tools
• Higher record limits for growing event catalogs

Most event apps start with the Free plan for development, then launch on Starter or Professional depending on feature requirements.

Step 2: Building the Event Discovery Screen for Free Events Near Me

The event discovery screen is your app's front door—where attendees find exciting events. This is where you'll implement location-based search to help users find "free events near me."

Setting Up Your Home Screen Structure

1. In the Adalo editor, rename your default screen to "Event Discovery"
2. Add a Top App Bar component:
   
   • Add your app logo or name
   • Include a search icon button
   • Add a menu/profile icon
3. Set the screen background color to match your brand

Creating the Event List with Filtering

1. Drag a List component onto your screen
2. Connect it to your Events collection
3. Configure the list items to display:
   
   • Event image (full width)
   • Event title (bold, 18pt)
   • Date and time
   • Location (city/venue name)
   • Price (show "Free" for $0 events)
   • Category badge

Adding Location-Based Event Search

To implement "free events near me" functionality, you'll need the Professional plan for geolocation support:

1. Add a Current Location component to capture user's location
2. Request location permission when users first open the app
3. Configure your Events list with location filters:
   
   • Click on the List component
   • Go to "Filters" tab
   • Add filter: Events > Location > Distance from > Current User Location
   • Set distance radius (e.g., "Within 25 miles")

Creating Filter Options for Date and Category

Date Filters:

1. Add Button components above your list:
   
   • "Today"
   • "This Weekend"
   • "This Week"
   • "This Month"
2. Add actions to each button that update a "Selected Date Range" property
3. Add conditional filter to your Events list based on this property

Category Filters:

1. Add a Horizontal List of category buttons:
   
   • Music
   • Sports
   • Arts
   • Food & Drink
   • Business
   • Community
2. Make categories clickable with filter actions
3. Style the selected category with a different background color

Price Filters:

1. Add a Toggle or Checkbox labeled "Free Events Only"
2. Add filter: Events > Price = 0 (when toggle is on)

Implementing Map View with Google Maps Component

Use the Maps component (add your Google API key) for visual discovery; Geolocation features (e.g., distance filters/Current Location) require the Professional plan or higher.

1. Go to Adalo Marketplace
2. Install the "Maps" component
3. Get a Google Maps API key from Google Cloud Console
4. Add the Maps component to your Event Discovery screen
5. Configure it to show:
   
   • All events in the filtered list as markers
   • Different marker colors for different categories
   • User's current location as a blue dot
6. Add action: Clicking a marker opens that event's detail page

Toggle Between List and Map View:

1. Add two icon buttons: "List View" and "Map View"
2. Create two screens or use conditional visibility
3. Share the same filters between both views

Implementing Search Functionality

1. Add a Text Input component at the top of your screen
2. Set placeholder text: "Search events..."
3. Add filter to Events list:
   
   • Events > Title > Contains > Search Input Value
   • OR Events > Description > Contains > Search Input Value
4. Make search real-time (updates as user types)

Your Event Discovery screen now enables attendees to find events by location, date, category, price, and keywords—replicating Eventbrite's core discovery experience.

Step 3: Creating Event Detail Pages and Registration Flows

When users click an event from the discovery screen, they need comprehensive information to decide whether to attend.

Setting Up the Event Detail Screen

1. Create a new screen named "Event Detail"
2. Link from your Event Discovery list: Click Action > Link to Event Detail
3. Send the clicked event data to the new screen

Designing the Event Information Layout

Header Section:

1. Add a Full-Width Image component
   
   • Source: Current Event > Event Image
   • Height: 250-300px
   • Add a back button overlay in the top-left

Title and Quick Info:

1. Add Text components for:
   
   • Event Title (24pt, bold)
   • Date and Time (16pt, with calendar icon)
   • Venue Name and Address (14pt, with location icon)
   • Price (18pt, colored based on free/paid)

Tabs or Sections:

1. Create tabbed navigation or scrollable sections:
   
   • About: Full event description, what to expect, who should attend
   • Tickets: Available ticket types and pricing
   • Organizer: Profile info, other events by this organizer
   • Location: Map showing venue, directions, parking info

About Section:

1. Add Text (multiline) for event description
   
   • Source: Current Event > Description
   • Allow scroll for long descriptions
2. Add "Read More/Less" toggle for lengthy descriptions

Building the Ticket Selection Component

Display Available Tickets:

1. Add a List of tickets:
   
   • Filter: Tickets > Event = Current Event
   • Sort by: Price (Low to High)
2. For each ticket type, show:
   
   • Ticket name (e.g., "General Admission," "VIP Pass")
   • Price
   • Description of what's included
   • Quantity remaining (if limited)
   • Quantity selector (+ and - buttons)

Quantity Picker Implementation:

1. Create a "Cart" collection to store selected tickets
2. Add Number Input or custom +/- buttons:
   
   • Starting value: 0
   • Maximum: Min(Ticket Quantity Available, Per-Order Limit)
3. Add Button: "Add to Cart"
   
   • Action: Create Cart Item with selected quantity
   • Show confirmation message
4. Display running total of selected tickets

Sold Out Handling:

1. Add conditional visibility:
   
   • If Ticket > Quantity Available = 0
   • Show "SOLD OUT" badge
   • Disable selection buttons
2. Add "Notify Me" button for waitlist (optional)

Adding Calendar Integration and Social Sharing

Add to Calendar:

1. Add Button: "Add to Calendar"
2. For web users, provide:
   
   • Google Calendar template link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&text=[EventTitle]&dates=[StartDateTime/EndDateTime]&details=[Description]&location=[Location]
   • Or downloadable .ics file (requires third-party service)
3. For native iOS/Android, use platform APIs or third-party services to generate .ics files

Social Sharing:

1. Add share buttons for:
   
   • Copy Link (copies event detail URL)
   • Share to Facebook
   • Share to Twitter
   • Share via Email
2. Pre-populate sharing messages with event name and link

Floating Action Button:

1. Add sticky bottom bar with:
   
   • Total price calculation
   • "Register Now" or "Get Tickets" button
   • Action: Navigate to Checkout screen
2. Make it follow the scroll (always visible)

This event detail screen provides all the information attendees need while making registration frictionless.

Step 4: Integrating Payment Processing with Stripe

Payment processing is essential for monetizing your event platform. Adalo's Stripe integration enables secure payment collection.

Connecting Your Stripe Account to Adalo

1. Sign up for a Stripe account at stripe.com (if you don't have one)
2. Get your API keys from Stripe Dashboard > Developers > API keys
3. In your checkout screen, add the Stripe Payment component and click “Connect with Stripe”; use Test Mode keys (pk_test_/sk_test_) only when testing. 
4. Start with Test Mode keys for development

Installing the Stripe Payment Component

1. Navigate to Adalo Marketplace and, for setup steps, follow Stripe Payment setup.
2. Search for "Stripe Payment" or "Stripe Checkout"
3. Click "Install" to add it to your app
4. The component will appear in your Components panel

Building the Checkout and Confirmation Flow

Create Checkout Screen:

1. Add a new screen named "Checkout"
2. Display order summary:
   
   • List of selected tickets
   • Quantities and prices
   • Subtotal, fees, and total
3. Add attendee information form:
   
   • Full name
   • Email address
   • Phone number (optional)
   • Emergency contact (for in-person events)

Add Stripe Payment Component:

1. Drag the Stripe Payment component onto your Checkout screen
2. Configure it with:
   
   • Amount: Sum of (Cart Items > Quantity × Ticket Price)
   • Currency: USD (or your currency)
   • Description: "Tickets for [Event Name]"
   • Customer Email: Logged In User > Email
3. Add optional fields:
   
   • Save payment method for future use
   • Apply promo codes
   • Add processing fee transparency

Handle Payment Success:

1. Set up actions for successful payment:
   
   • Create Registration record linking User to Event
   • Mark tickets as purchased (reduce available quantity)
   • Create Payment record with Stripe payment ID
   • Send confirmation email
   • Navigate to Confirmation screen
2. Clear cart items after successful purchase

Handle Payment Failure:

1. Set up actions for failed payment:
   
   • Display error message from Stripe
   • Keep cart items intact
   • Allow retry or edit payment details
   • Log failed attempt for troubleshooting

Handling Free vs Paid Event Logic

For free events, bypass payment processing:

1. Add conditional logic on "Register" button:
   
   • If Event > Price = 0: Skip checkout, create registration directly
   • If Event > Price > 0: Navigate to Checkout screen
2. Create a simplified registration flow for free events:
   
   • Collect basic attendee info (name, email)
   • Create Registration record
   • Send confirmation email
   • Navigate to Confirmation screen

Confirmation Screen:

1. Create "Registration Confirmed" screen showing:
   
   • Success message with checkmark icon
   • Event details summary
   • QR code for check-in (covered in Step 6)
   • "Add to Calendar" button
   • Download ticket as PDF (requires third-party PDF service via Make/Zapier or custom actions)
2. Add email confirmation:
   
   • Trigger automated email with ticket details
   • Include event information and QR code
   • Add calendar file attachment

You can process charges within Adalo via Stripe. Refunds are managed in the Stripe Dashboard or via custom API actions.

This payment integration allows you to monetize your event platform while maintaining a smooth user experience for both free and paid events.

Step 5: Building the Organizer Dashboard and Event Creation Tools

Your event app needs robust tools for organizers to create and manage their events. This two-sided marketplace functionality differentiates your platform from simple event calendars.

Creating Role-Based Navigation

1. Add a "User Type" property to your Users collection (if not already added):
   
   • Values: "Attendee" or "Organizer"
   • Set during signup or allow account type switching
2. Create conditional navigation:
   
   • If User Type = "Organizer": Show "My Events" and "Create Event"
   • If User Type = "Attendee": Show "Discover" and "My Tickets"
3. Add user type selector in profile settings to allow switching

Creating the Event Submission Form

Build Event Creation Screen:

1. Add new screen "Create Event"
2. Add Form component connected to Events collection
3. Include these fields in order:

Basic Information:

• Event Title (Text Input, required)
• Event Category (Dropdown: Music, Sports, Arts, etc.)
• Event Type (Dropdown: In-Person, Virtual, Hybrid)
• Short Description (Text Input, 1-2 sentences)
• Full Description (Text Area, multiline)

Date and Time:

• Start Date (Date Picker)
• Start Time (Time Picker)
• End Date (Date Picker)
• End Time (Time Picker)
• Time Zone (Dropdown for virtual events)

Location Details:

• Venue Name (Text Input)
• Street Address (Text Input)
• City (Text Input)
• State/Province (Dropdown)
• ZIP/Postal Code (Text Input)
• Virtual Event Link (Text Input, conditional for virtual events)

Media:

• Event Banner Image (Image Picker, recommended size: 1920×1080)
• Additional Images (Image Picker, allow multiple)
• Video URL (optional, YouTube or Vimeo embed)

Settings:

• Is the event Public? (Toggle)
• Allow Waitlist? (Toggle)
• Send Reminder Emails? (Toggle)
• Event Capacity (Number Input, optional)

Setting Up Ticket Types and Pricing Tiers

After basic event creation, navigate to ticket configuration:

Create Ticket Types Screen:

1. Add new screen "Add Tickets" (linked from event creation)
2. Pass Current Event data to this screen
3. Add Form to create tickets:
   
   • Ticket Name (e.g., "Early Bird," "VIP Pass")
   • Description (what's included)
   • Price (Number Input)
   • Quantity Available (Number Input)
   • Sales Start Date (optional, for tiered releases)
   • Sales End Date (optional, for early bird pricing)
   • Maximum per Order (prevent bulk buying)

Allow Multiple Ticket Tiers:

1. After creating first ticket, show "Add Another Ticket Type" button
2. Display list of created tickets for the event
3. Allow editing or deleting ticket types
4. Calculate total capacity across all ticket types

Free Event Shortcut:

1. Add "This is a Free Event" checkbox
2. When checked:
   
   • Auto-create single ticket type named "Free Admission"
   • Set price to $0
   • Set quantity to event capacity or "Unlimited"
   • Skip detailed ticket configuration

Building Analytics and Attendee Management Views

Organizer Dashboard Home:

1. Create "Organizer Dashboard" screen
2. Display key metrics:
   
   • Total Events Created (count)
   • Total Tickets Sold (sum)
   • Total Revenue (sum of paid registrations)
   • Upcoming Events (next 7 days)

Event Management List:

1. Add List of Events where Organizer = Logged In User
2. For each event, show:
   
   • Event image and title
   • Date and time
   • Tickets sold / Total capacity
   • Revenue generated
   • Status (Draft, Published, Past)
   • Quick actions: Edit, View Attendees, Cancel

Attendee List View:

1. Create "Event Attendees" screen
2. Add List of Registrations where Event = Current Event
3. Display for each attendee:
   
   • Name
   • Email
   • Ticket type
   • Check-in status
   • Purchase date
4. Add search and filter options:
   
   • Search by name or email
   • Filter by ticket type
   • Filter by check-in status
   • Sort by registration date

Export Functionality:

1. Add "Export Attendee List" button
2. Generate CSV with attendee data
3. Email to organizer or download directly

Analytics Graphs (Optional):

1. Add charts showing:
   
   • Ticket sales over time
   • Revenue by ticket type
   • Registration source (if tracking referrals)
   • Attendee demographics (if collecting)

The organizer dashboard empowers event creators to manage their events professionally, matching the capabilities of established platforms like Eventbrite.

Step 6: Adding Check-In and Attendee Management Features

Event check-in functionality streamlines the arrival experience and helps organizers track attendance. This feature is essential for in-person events and matches capabilities of platforms like event apps.

Implementing QR Code Ticket Validation

Generate Unique QR Codes:

1. Install QR Code component from Adalo Marketplace
2. For each Registration record, generate QR code containing:
   
   • Registration ID (unique identifier)
   • Event ID
   • Attendee Name
   • Ticket Type
3. Display QR code on:
   
   • Confirmation screen after registration
   • "My Tickets" screen for attendees
   • Email confirmation

Make QR Codes Accessible:

1. Create "My Tickets" screen for attendees
2. Add List of Registrations where User = Logged In User
3. For each ticket, show:
   
   • Event name and date
   • QR code (prominent, easy to scan)
   • "View Event Details" button
   • Download as PDF option
4. Add brightness tip: "Increase screen brightness for easier scanning"

Creating the Event Check-In Interface

Build Organizer Check-In Screen:

1. Create "Event Check-In" screen (organizer-only access)
2. Add event selector if organizer has multiple events
3. Display current attendee statistics:
   
   • Total Registered
   • Checked In (count)
   • Not Yet Checked In
   • Check-in percentage

Add Scanner Component:

1. Install QR/Barcode Scanner from Marketplace
2. Configure scanner to:
   
   • Read QR codes continuously
   • Parse registration data
   • Verify against Registrations collection
3. Scanner actions:
   
   • Find Registration matching scanned ID
   • Verify Registration > Event = Current Event
   • If valid: Update Registration > Checked In = True
   • If invalid: Show error message

Scanner Feedback:

1. Success state (valid ticket):
   
   • Green checkmark animation
   • Display attendee name
   • Show ticket type
   • Play success sound
   • Auto-clear after 2 seconds
2. Error states:
   
   • Already checked in: Yellow warning with time of original check-in
   • Wrong event: Red error, show correct event name
   • Invalid code: Red error, suggest manual lookup

Building Attendee Communication Tools

Manual Check-In Override:

1. Add "Manual Check-In" button on check-in screen
2. Opens searchable attendee list
3. Allow organizers to:
   
   • Search by name or email
   • Manually toggle check-in status
   • Add notes (e.g., "Forgot phone, verified ID")

Real-Time Attendance Dashboard:

1. Display auto-refreshing metrics:
   
   • Attendees checked in (updates live)
   • Peak check-in time
   • Average check-in duration
2. Add countdown timer for events starting soon
3. Show notifications for milestones:
   
   • "50% of attendees checked in"
   • "Event starting in 15 minutes"

Attendee Messaging:

1. Add "Send Announcement" button
2. Compose message to:
   
   • All registered attendees
   • Only checked-in attendees
   • Only not-yet-arrived attendees
3. Send via:
   
   • Push notification (if enabled)
   • Email
   • SMS (pricing varies by provider and destination)

Export Check-In Data:

1. Add export button for:
   
   • Check-in report (CSV)
   • Timeline of check-ins
   • No-show list
2. Useful for post-event analysis and follow-up

This check-in system provides organizers with professional attendance tracking while keeping the attendee experience simple and fast.

Step 7: Implementing User Authentication and Profile Management

Secure authentication and personalized profiles are foundational to any event platform, enabling users to register for events, save favorites, and manage their account.

Setting Up Email and Social Login Options

Email/Password Authentication:

1. Adalo includes built-in authentication with Users collection
2. Create "Sign Up" screen with Form:
   
   • Email (Email Input, required)
   • Password (Password Input, required, minimum 8 characters)
   • Confirm Password (Password Input, must match)
   • Full Name (Text Input, required)
   • Account Type (Radio buttons: Attendee or Organizer)
3. Add "Sign Up" button action:
   
   • Create User record
   • Log user in automatically
   • Navigate to appropriate home screen based on account type

Login Screen:

1. Create "Login" screen with:
   
   • Email Input
   • Password Input
   • "Forgot Password?" link
   • "Login" button (validates credentials)
   • "Don't have an account? Sign Up" link
2. Add error handling for incorrect credentials

Adalo provides plug-and-play “Sign in with Google” and “Sign in with Apple” components (they require standard setup in the Google/Apple consoles). 

Password Reset:

1. Create "Forgot Password" screen
2. Add email input to send reset link
3. Configure email automation (via Adalo or email service)
4. Create "Reset Password" screen accessed via email link

Creating User Profile and Preferences Screens

Profile Screen:

1. Create "My Profile" screen accessible from menu
2. Display current user information:
   
   • Profile photo (Image, editable)
   • Full name (editable)
   • Email (display only)
   • Phone number (editable)
   • Bio (Text Area, for organizers)
3. Add "Edit Profile" button linking to edit form

Account Settings:

1. Create "Settings" screen with sections:

Notification Preferences:

• Email notifications (Toggle):
  
  • Event reminders (24h and 1h before)
  • New events in followed categories
  • Updates from organizers
  • Marketing emails
• Push notifications (Toggle):
  
  • Event starting soon
  • Ticket sale announcements
  • Price drops on saved events

Privacy Settings:

• Profile visibility (Public/Private)
• Show attendance on public events
• Allow event organizers to contact me

Payment Methods:

• Saved credit cards (last 4 digits)
• Default payment method selector
• Add new card button
• Billing address

Account Actions:

• Change password
• Switch account type (Attendee ↔ Organizer)
• Delete account (with confirmation)
• Logout

Building Event Bookmarking and History Features

Saved Events / Wishlist:

1. Add "Saved Events" collection as relationship to Users
2. On Event Detail screen, add heart/bookmark icon
3. Toggle action:
   
   • Add event to Saved Events list
   • Remove from Saved Events list
   • Change icon state (filled/outline)
4. Create "My Saved Events" screen:
   
   • List of bookmarked events
   • Sort by date or save date
   • Quick registration from this screen

Event History:

1. Create "My Events" screen with tabs:

Upcoming Tab:

• List registrations where Event Date > Today
• Sort by date (nearest first)
• Show countdown to event
• Quick actions: View ticket, Add to calendar, Cancel registration

Past Tab:

• List registrations where Event Date < Today
• Display attended events
• Show "Review Event" prompt if not yet reviewed
• Re-register for recurring events

Following / Interests:

1. Create "Categories" collection
2. Allow users to follow categories
3. On discovery screen, prioritize events in followed categories
4. Add "Recommended for You" section based on:
   
   • Followed categories
   • Past event attendance
   • Saved events

Notification Center:

1. Create "Notifications" screen
2. Display in-app notifications:
   
   • Event updates
   • Registration confirmations
   • Check-in reminders
   • New events matching interests
3. Mark notifications as read/unread
4. Delete or archive old notifications

This authentication and profile system creates personalized experiences that encourage repeat usage and build community around your event platform.

Step 8: Publishing Your Event App to iOS, Android, and Web

One of Adalo's greatest strengths is its ability to publish directly to multiple platforms from a single project. Adalo apps can be deployed across iOS, Android, and web from a single project.

Preparing for App Store Submission (Apple Developer Requirements)

Prerequisites:

1. Apple Developer Account ($99/year) - required for App Store publishing
2. Completed app with all features tested
3. App icon in required sizes (Adalo generates these from one 1024×1024 image)
4. Screenshots for different device sizes
5. App privacy policy URL
6. App description and keywords for App Store listing

In Adalo:

1. Click "Publish" in top-right corner
2. Select "iOS App"
3. Configure iOS settings:
   
   • App Name (30 characters max for App Store)
   • Bundle ID (unique identifier, e.g., com.yourcompany.eventapp)
   • Version number (start with 1.0)
   • Build number (start with 1)
4. Upload app icon (1024×1024 PNG, no transparency)
5. Choose app category (Entertainment, Productivity, etc.)
6. Enter your Apple Developer team ID

Generate iOS Build:

1. Click "Generate iOS Build"
2. Adalo builds your app (typically takes 15-30 minutes)
3. Download the .ipa file or get direct App Store Connect upload link
4. Review build in TestFlight before public release

App Store Optimization (ASO):

1. Write compelling app title including main keywords
2. Craft description highlighting core features
3. Include keywords: "event tickets," "local events," "event discovery"
4. Create engaging screenshots showing:
   
   • Event discovery with location features
   • Beautiful event detail pages
   • Simple checkout process
   • Digital tickets with QR codes
5. Record app preview video (optional but recommended)

App Store Review:

1. Submit app through App Store Connect
2. Average review time: 24-48 hours
3. Common rejection reasons to avoid:
   
   • Broken links or features
   • Missing privacy policy
   • Placeholder content in screenshots
   • Inaccurate functionality descriptions

Publishing to Google Play Store

Prerequisites:

1. Google Play Developer account (one-time $25 fee)
2. Completed app tested on Android devices
3. App icon (512×512 PNG)
4. Feature graphic (1024×500 PNG)
5. Screenshots for phones and tablets
6. Privacy policy URL

In Adalo:

1. Click "Publish" > "Android App"
2. Configure Android settings:
   
   • App Name
   • Package Name (e.g., com.yourcompany.eventapp)
   • Version Name (1.0)
   • Version Code (1)
3. Upload app icon
4. Set app category
5. Enable features:
   
   • Location services (for event discovery)
   • Camera (for QR code scanning)
   • Notifications (for event reminders)

Generate Android Build:

1. Click "Generate Android Build"
2. Build process takes 15-30 minutes
3. Download .aab (Android App Bundle) file

Google Play Console Setup:

1. Create app listing in Google Play Console
2. Upload .aab file to Internal Testing track first
3. Complete store listing:
   
   • Full description (4000 characters max)
   • Short description (80 characters)
   • Screenshots (minimum 2, recommended 8)
   • Feature graphic
   • App category and tags
4. Set content rating via questionnaire
5. Add privacy policy link

Publishing Options:

1. Start with Internal Testing (team only)
2. Progress to Closed Testing (limited users)
3. Move to Open Testing (public beta)
4. Finally publish to Production
5. Gradual rollout recommended (start with 10%, increase to 100%)

Deploying Your Web App with Custom Domain

Web Publishing Advantages:

1. No app store approval needed
2. Instant updates without review process
3. Works on any device with browser
4. SEO-friendly for event discovery

Publish Web App:

1. Click "Publish" > "Web App"
2. Configure web settings:
   
   • App Name
   • Favicon (32×32 PNG)
   • Meta description (for SEO)
   • Open Graph image (for social sharing)
3. Choose publishing option:

Free Subdomain (Free Plan):

• URL: yourappname.adalo.com
• Good for testing and MVPs
• No custom domain

Custom Domain (Starter Plan+):

1. Purchase domain from registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
2. In Adalo, click "Custom Domain"
3. Enter your domain (e.g., eventtickets.com)
4. Adalo provides DNS records to configure:
   
   • Add CNAME record pointing to Adalo
   • Add A record for root domain
5. Wait for DNS propagation (15 minutes to 48 hours)
6. SSL certificate auto-configured

Web App Optimization:

1. Enable responsive design for desktop viewing
2. Test on multiple screen sizes (mobile, tablet, desktop)
3. Optimize images for faster loading
4. Set up Google Analytics for tracking
5. Configure social sharing meta tags

Progressive Web App (PWA): You can publish your app as a PWA from the Publish settings (it’s an option, not the default).

• Users can "Add to Home Screen" on mobile devices
• Works offline with cached data
• App-like experience without app store download
• Push notifications are supported on native iOS/Android and on the Web (PWAs); behavior can vary by browser/OS, so test across targets.

Your event app is now accessible across iOS, Android, and web, maximizing reach and allowing users to access it however they prefer.

Step 9: Scaling and Monetizing Your Event Management App

As your platform grows beyond the initial launch, you'll need strategies for sustainable growth and revenue generation.

Revenue Models for Event Platforms

Commission-Based Model:

1. Add "Platform Fee" to ticket pricing
   
   • Percentage-based: 5-10% of ticket price
   • Fixed fee per ticket: $1-3 depending on ticket value
   • Combination: 5% + $0.50 per ticket
2. Implementation:
   
   • Add "Platform Fee" property to Registrations
   • Calculate automatically at checkout
   • Clearly display fee breakdown to buyers
   • Transparent communication: "Includes service fee"

Organizer Subscription Tiers:

1. Create organizer plan structure:

Free Plan:

• Create up to 3 events per month
• Basic analytics
• Standard support
• Platform takes 10% commission

Pro Plan ($29/month):

• Unlimited events
• Advanced analytics dashboard
• Priority support
• Reduced commission (5%)
• Custom branding on event pages
• Early access to new features

Enterprise Plan ($99/month):

• Everything in Pro
• White-label mobile app
• Dedicated account manager
• No platform commission
• API access for integrations
• Custom payment processing

Featured Listing Upgrades:

1. Allow organizers to pay for prominence:
   
   • Featured event badge ($10-50 per event)
   • Top placement in search results
   • Highlighted in category pages
   • Promoted in email newsletters
   • Social media feature opportunities

Add-On Services:

• Custom event page design: $50-150 one-time
• Email marketing campaigns: $25-100 per campaign
• Enhanced analytics reports: $10-25/month
• Priority check-in support: $50 per event

When to Upgrade Your Adalo Plan

Monitor these indicators to know when to scale. Refer to Adalo's pricing page for current plan details and features.

Upgrade to Professional when:

• You need geolocation for "events near me" functionality
• Team collaboration requires multiple editors
• API integrations with marketing tools become essential
• Record limits on Starter plan are approaching

Upgrade to Team when:

• Managing multiple published apps (different cities/regions)
• Need more editor seats for large organizing team
• Require Xano integration for scalable backend
• Priority support is critical for 24/7 operations

Upgrade to Business when:

• Operating many regional event platforms
• Need unlimited editors across organization
• Require special add-on pricing for custom features
• Enterprise SLA is necessary

Integrating Analytics and Marketing Tools

Built-In Analytics:

1. Track key metrics in Adalo:
   
   • New user signups (daily/weekly/monthly)
   • Events created
   • Tickets sold
   • Revenue generated
   • Most popular event categories
   • Geographic distribution of users

Google Analytics Integration:

1. Add Google Analytics tracking code to web app
2. For mobile apps, use Firebase Analytics
3. Track custom events:
   
   • Event viewed
   • Ticket added to cart
   • Registration completed
   • Event shared
   • Search performed

Email Marketing Automation:

1. Integrate with email services via Zapier:
   
   • Mailchimp
   • SendGrid
   • ConvertKit
2. Automated campaigns:
   
   • Welcome email for new users
   • Event reminders (24h before, 1h before)
   • Post-event follow-up and review request
   • New events in favorite categories
   • Re-engagement for inactive users

CRM Integration:

1. Connect with HubSpot via Adalo Integrations hub.
2. Track customer lifecycle:
   
   • First event attended
   • Repeat attendance rate
   • Lifetime value (total tickets purchased)
   • Referral tracking
3. Segment users for targeted marketing

External Database for Scaling: As your app grows, consider:

1. Xano integration for scalable backend
2. Airtable integration for flexible data management
3. Custom API connections for specialized needs

Marketing Growth Strategies:

1. Content marketing: Blog about local events and tips
2. SEO optimization: Target "events near me" and location-specific keywords
3. Social proof: Feature successful events and testimonials
4. Referral programs: "Invite friends, get discount on next ticket"
5. Partnerships with local venues and businesses
6. Community building: Create event organizer forum or Facebook group

By implementing strategic monetization and leveraging Adalo's integration capabilities, you can build a sustainable event platform business.

Why Adalo Is the Best Choice for Building Your Event Management App

When evaluating no-code platforms for your event management app, Adalo stands out as the ideal solution for several compelling reasons.

True Cross-Platform Publishing From One Project

Unlike web-only builders like Bubble or Softr, Adalo enables you to publish native apps to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, plus deploy a responsive web app—all from a single project. This means your event attendees can download a real app on their phones while organizers access a full-featured web dashboard, without you needing to build and maintain separate codebases.

For event apps specifically, this native mobile capability matters because:

• Attendees prefer real apps over web bookmarks for regular use
• Push notifications work more reliably in native apps
• QR code scanning for check-in performs better in native environments
• Some features may continue to work with limited connectivity if designed for offline use (e.g., cached tickets)
• App store presence builds credibility and trust

No-Code Without Compromise

Adalo's drag-and-drop builder truly delivers on the promise of "if you can make a slide deck, you can make an app." The platform's visual interface eliminates flexbox complexity found in other builders, allowing you to position elements exactly where you want them without wrestling with technical layout systems.

According to Adalo, non-developers achieve high completion rates when launching usable apps on the platform. You don't need to learn programming concepts or worry about responsive breakpoints—just design your screens and Adalo handles the technical implementation.

Built-In Features Event Apps Need

Event management platforms require specific capabilities that Adalo provides out of the box:

Relational Database: Handle complex relationships between users, events, tickets, and registrations without external tools. The built-in database supports the many-to-many relationships essential for marketplace-style apps.

Payment Processing: Direct Stripe integration means you can accept payments without custom code or third-party connectors, with webhook support for secure transaction handling.

Geolocation: Professional plans include location services for "events near me" functionality, distance calculations, and map-based discovery—core features for modern event apps.

Component Marketplace: Access a growing marketplace of third-party components built and maintained by verified developers, including QR code generators, scanners, calendars, and more specialized tools your event app needs.

Proven at Scale

Event apps built with Adalo aren't just prototypes—they're handling real business:

• According to Adalo, apps created with the platform have registered more than 2 million end-user accounts
• The platform processes over 20 million data requests every day
• Users report lower maintenance costs compared to custom-coded alternatives
• High uptime ensures your events run smoothly without platform disruptions

Transparent, Scalable Pricing

Unlike platforms with confusing usage-based billing, Adalo offers clear pricing tiers that grow with your business:

• Start with the free plan to build and test your concept
• Launch with affordable paid plans
• Scale to Professional when you need geolocation and team features
• Upgrade to Team or Business plans as your platform expands to multiple regions or requires advanced integrations

This predictable pricing allows you to budget accurately and avoid surprise overage charges common with other no-code platforms.

Vibrant Community and Learning Resources

Building your first app is easier when you're not alone. Adalo provides:

• Comprehensive App Academy with step-by-step courses
• Active community forum with thousands of makers
• Expert directory if you need professional help
• Extensive video tutorials and documentation
• Regular platform updates and new feature releases

Whether you're a solo entrepreneur launching a local event platform or an established business expanding into new markets, Adalo provides the tools, support, and scalability to bring your event management app to life—no code required.