Do you rely on Notion databases to manage your operations, but your team isn’t happy with the complex page-based Notion experience? You’re not alone. The more complex your operations, the tougher it is for your teams to use Notion. The experience gets even more cumbersome when used on smaller screens and mobile phones.

Internal apps should be straightforward to keep everything organized and accessible for your team. While Notion is powerful, its complexity can sometimes be a drawback. Simplifying this experience with a dedicated mobile app can help your team stay organized and efficient, making it easier to manage your operations - be it updating tasks, tracking inventory, or coordinating projects on the go.

This guide will show you how to seamlessly convert your existing Notion databases into a simple-to-use mobile app. You can link all your Notion databases and create a mobile-friendly app that acts like a centralized hub, boosting your team's efficiency and productivity. This is helpful especially if your teams work on the field and do deskless operations.

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Step 0. Setting up a free NotionApps account:

To build apps from Notion, we will use NotionApps (a third-party tool to build apps from Notion without coding). Follow these steps to set up an account and connect your Notion workspace:

1. If you don't have a NotionApps account yet, sign up.
2. Once signed up, you'll land on the home page. If not redirected, click here.
3. On the NotionApps home page, find and click the "Connect Notion" button. This action will take you to the Notion Authorization page.
4. Choose the workspace and top-level pages on the Notion Authorization page that include the databases you intend to utilize for creating apps.
5. Grant NotionApps access to your Notion account by clicking the "Allow Access" button.

Step 1. Creating Your Mobile App:

NotionApps offers two methods for creating your app:

1. Link Your Existing Database: Start by clicking the "Create New App" button on the NotionApps homepage. This action will navigate you to the "Create New App" page. For detailed instructions, please refer to the ‘Create New App’ documentation.
2. Clone an App Template:

• Go to App Templates, where you will find a list of pre-built apps that can be cloned into your account. Note that once cloned, you can further customize the app to your requirements. For example, you can clone our “Field Operations” app template if your use case is to build an app for your field teams.