Otherwise you end up with an Apple and their tools for their devices which are free today at https://developer.apple.com/ however this can really upset folk that want to have one core app and run it everywhere. That's where UNITY comes in.
Nolan Bushnell mentions it in the last minute at
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/breakout/game-consoles-aren-t-dead-yet-nolan-bushnell-130419771.html
Bob
I am an experienced developer (37+ years) but most of my experience is in Windows environment - SQL Server, Access, ASP, etc.
I have an application where I want to have:
1) Web-based subscription service for tracking data
2) Apps for both Apple & Android to track same or synchronized copy of the data
There will be 2 versions of the Apps - free and premium. Ideally the Apps will work fine when not connected to the web but synchronize when connected.
I already have the database designed in SQL Server but am happy to port to MYSQL.
The application needs to be visually appealing for the younger demographic.
What is the best development environment?

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