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What home screen folder is best for me

Compare available folder plugins to choose the best option for your app’s home screen.

Your home screen folder determines how users navigate your app and experience your content. Buildfire offers several folder plugins, each designed for different structures, audiences, and levels of customization. This guide compares your options so you can choose the best fit based on your app’s layout, personalization needs, and long-term scalability.

What home screen folder is best for me?

Plugin Name

Ideal For

Advantages

Outline Action Item Folder

Apps that need structured, multi-level navigation

  • Multiple layout options

  • Supports nested sub-levels

  • Customizable with CSS

  • Includes a WYSIWYG text area

Action Item Folder

Expandable content lists or info-rich screens

  • Great for text-rich screens

  • Includes built-in search

Folder

Simple navigation with visual content

  • Easy to set up

  • Can hide or restrict content using security settings

  • Includes an image carousel and WYSIWYG text area

Custom Action Folder

Visually polished apps with dynamic content

  • Modern layout with carousel support

  • Multiple layout options

  • Customizable with CSS

  • Targeted content per section

  • Optional personalized header with user photo- Includes a WYSIWYG text area

Personalized Screen

Segmented experiences for different user types

  • Delivers a highly tailored experience- Includes a WYSIWYG text area

Catalog/Promote Folder

Promotional content or featured listings

  • Lets specific users highlight content

  • Great for offers, promos, or announcements

Home Folder

Simple home screens with visual appeal

  • Easy to use

  • Visually dynamic with carousel

  • Supports content restrictions with security settings

Container Folder

Apps with multi-audience routing needs

  • Enables personalized content routing

  • Includes a WYSIWYG text area

Scheduled Content

Campaign-based or seasonal apps

  • Automates content by date

  • Allows you to group content into categories

 

Tips for Choosing the Right Folder

  • Start with your app’s structure. Are you offering one core function or multiple categories?

  • Think about your users. Do you need personalized or segmented content?

  • Consider scalability. Will your app grow to include nested levels or dynamic content?