Choose Your Deployment Path

Vibecode gives you multiple ways to get your app into users’ hands. Here’s how to pick the right one.

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Deployment Options at a Glance

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Share Link — Share Instantly

A published share link lets anyone try your app by opening a link. No App Store release is required. This is the fastest way to share what you’ve built. Use sharing when:

• You want to share your app with friends or testers
• You’re demoing your app
• You want instant access without friction

Building a web app? Share it by deploying it and sending the yourapp.vibecode.run URL (or your custom domain).

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Web Deploy — Put Your App Online

Deploy your app (or just the backend) to a public URL. Your app gets a yourapp.vibecode.run address that works in any browser. You can also connect a custom domain. Use Web Deploy when:

• You’re building a web app or website
• You need a live backend for your mobile app
• You want a public URL anyone can visit

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Install on iPhone — Native iOS Apps

For native Swift projects, Vibecode builds your app, signs it with your Apple Developer account, and gives you a link to install it on your registered iPhone. Share links don’t apply to native iOS apps, since they have no web URL.

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App Store — Publish to the World

Submit your app to the Apple App Store for anyone to download. For Mobile (React Native) apps, Vibecode prepares the app and then uses Expo Launch to start the build and submission flow. For native iOS apps, Vibecode builds, signs, and uploads the app to Apple directly, with no Expo account needed. Use App Store when:

• You want your app available to the public on iOS
• You need TestFlight beta testing
• You’re launching a product or business

Requirements:

• Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year)
• Mobile apps: an Expo account (free)
• iOS apps: an App Store Connect API key (see the native iOS guide)
• If your app needs a deployed cloud backend beyond your included allowance, add a payment method for deployment billing

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Not Sure? Start with Sharing

Sharing requires the least setup and is the fastest way to get feedback. Start there, then move to Web Deploy or App Store when you’re ready.