I've got a set of layers that were once a part of a printed atlas that I want to turn into an interactive application that works much like the standard Google Maps type setup, with various other functions available (directions, nearest facility, my location etc). I've begun looking into the options available, and thought I'd streamline the process by posting my questions here before going too far down the rabbit hole.
So far my own skimming has turned up the standard app builder options, like Web AppBuilder, the standard hosting options, like ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, and several other online web map hosting services, like Mango Maps.
My main question is this: are there any app builder options out there that do not require an online hosting service? Something that can produce a map application package that can run from a set of files independent of an online or server hosted service, that can be downloaded directly to a mobile device as a package and used?
I just want to make sure that I'm covering all of my bases before moving in on a paid service, and any hints of a direction to look would be much appreciated.
If not, is it possible to create an AppBuilder application without one of the basemaps provided? That is one of the bigger hangups I have before going forward with the AppBuilder/ArcOnline direction, given that the atlas layers I have already provide many (if not all) of my basemap necessities.
Thank you for your time.