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Teen Developer Launches Free Web-to-APK Builder to Rival Paid Alternatives

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A 16-year-old developer from Ivory Coast named Henock Agbo has launched PhilBuilder, a free tool that converts HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code into signed APK or AAB files for Android. The platform automatically generates signing keys for users who do not have one, and allows up to 10 builds per day for logged-in users and 3 for anonymous users. PhilBuilder also offers one-click publishing to the PhilTech Store, positioning itself as a no-cost alternative to paid services like VoltBuilder and Ionic Appflow. Support for frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, and Svelte, along with Windows EXE export, is planned within seven days. The tool went live on the same day the announcement was published, at 12:00 GMT.

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