The Calcapp blog

Tips, new features, sample apps and letters from the team.

2 min read

Feature: 20 new industry-specific templates

We've added 20 comprehensive templates covering major industries, from agriculture to transportation. Each template includes realistic calculations, giving you a solid foundation for building apps in your field.
1 min read

Feature: Emojis in app names are now highlighted

When your app name starts with an emoji, we now display it larger and more prominently, making your app list easier to scan and navigate. This builds on what many users already do to organize their apps.
3 min read

Tip: Organize your apps with emojis

Using emojis as the first character of your app names creates powerful visual organization systems. With Calcapp now highlighting these emojis prominently, your app management becomes even more efficient.
2 min read

Release: Our October, 2025 update is here

Define drop-down values with formulas to enable filtering, sorting and multi-level menus. Launch options and customizable first screens let apps adapt to their context, including the host page. QR codes and a redesigned workflow make publishing apps effortless.
2 min read

Feature: Formula-driven drop-down values

Drop-down fields can now use formulas to determine their values, enabling data table integration, multi-level menus and dynamic filtering.
1 min read

Feature: Redesigned publishing workflow

We've redesigned the publishing workflow to prevent accidental overwrites and give you better control over when changes go live.
3 min read

Feature: Launch options

Build a single app that adapts to different contexts, including the host page for embedded apps. Launch options are accessible from formulas.
4 min read

Feature: Customize the first screen shown

Control which screen users see first based on user roles, launch options or saved field values. This is also a great opportunity to hide data tables and calculations.
1 min read

Feature: Bulgarian language support

Thanks to a user in Bulgaria, we now support 31 fully translated languages, making Calcapp accessible to an even broader global audience.