While many game-based learning tools focus mainly on quizzes and leaderboards, Applio unlocks the full potential of games by incorporating narrative, exploration, and complex problem-solving. Its technology is designed to ensure sustainable engagement through relevance, authenticity, and safety.

Traditional e-learning and early gamification focus on individual learners, while Applio supports both single and multi-player modes. Multi-player encourages social learning, allowing learners to share knowledge and build norms. It also strengthens learner identity and group cohesion, improving both the learning experience and performance.

Different learner needs require different solutions, but this can lead to costly, complex environments. Applio’s versatility lets you choose various approaches, from using ready-made content to creating or customizing your own. You can even reuse existing content. No matter how you create content, it integrates smoothly into an engaging, easy-to-use environment.

Traditionally, creating serious games style solutions required specialized skills, leading to high costs and long development times. Applio simplifies this by giving content owners full control, reducing both costs and deployment time, while making ongoing maintenance more affordable.

Most gamification systems only offer one use and deployment method, but Applio supports various learning contexts and scenarios. Use it for remote learners to interact, in workshops for facilitation, to introduce a subject, or for formative assessment. The deployment options are only limited by your imagination.

These factors lead to one key result: effective and sustainable challenge-based learning. Too often, "real" serious games are too expensive or alternatives just add extra features to existing methods. Applio aims to change this, making the benefits of Challenge-Based Learning accessible to everyone.