Users create apps for both desktop and mobile environments in MashZone NextGen. You can make these apps available to end users by publishing them to the AppDepot or to other destinations. Once published, end users can find and use desktop apps in the AppDepot.

The AppDepot makes it easy for end users to find desktop apps that suit their needs and instantly begin using them. If they like an app and anticipate using it frequently, they can add it to their Favorites gallery for easy access. Favorites in the AppDepot also allows users to customize apps with their own settings as a personal copy.

Apps are created by power users and developers in the MashZone NextGen Hub and selectively submitted to the AppDepot. Submitting an app notifies the AppDepot manager (typically an administrator) for review and approval. The AppDepot manager has the ultimate authority to approve or reject an app for the AppDepot. Publishing also makes mobile apps accessible in mobile devices using MashZone NextGen Mobile apps (part of the MashZone NextGen Mobile).

If the AppDepot manager rejects an app, they can send the app back for further development, embellishment and modification. Once any issues have been successfully addressed, app creators can resubmit apps for consideration to be published to the AppDepot.

End users can work with any number of published desktop apps simultaneously in the AppDepot. AppDepot users can share their apps, rate, comment and send feedback to the app creator based on their experience with the app.