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Find answers to common questions about Vibecode, our features, and how to get the most out of your app development experience.

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General

Vibecode is an AI app builder. You describe an app in plain English and its agent builds a native Swift and SwiftUI app for iPhone and iPad, a React Native app for iPhone and Android, or a web app. You test it in a live preview, share it, and publish iPhone apps to the App Store. Vibecode is available on iOS, Android, and the web at vibecodeapp.com.
Vibecode is unique because it:
  • Allows you to build and test directly on your mobile device
  • Supports one-click sharing via published links without requiring App Store submission
  • Builds native Swift iOS apps, cross-platform React Native apps, and web apps
  • Provides real-time preview and iteration capabilities
  • Offers extensive integrations with popular APIs and services
  • Gives you full access to export your source code
You can share your apps in multiple ways:
  • Sharing: Share instantly with anyone via a published link — no App Store submission required
  • Export Code: Download your complete source code and deploy it yourself
  • App Store: Submit your app to the Apple App Store for public distribution
Sharing by published link is the fastest way to let people try your app immediately.
Native Swift apps for iPhone and iPad, cross-platform React Native apps for iOS and Android, and web apps. The world is your oyster — you can build whatever comes to your mind. Check out the Example Projects for inspiration.
No coding experience is required! Vibecode is designed for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced developers. You simply describe what you want in natural language, and the AI handles the technical implementation. If you do have coding experience, you can download your code or connect via SSH for deeper customization.
Yes. The Vibecode Android app is available on Google Play. Android runs Mobile app (React Native) projects; native iOS projects are Swift apps and run on iPhone.
Yes! Vibecode generates production-quality code that you can use for real applications. Many users have successfully built and deployed production apps using Vibecode. You have full control over the generated code and can export it for further customization or deployment.
Absolutely! Vibecode is suitable for both personal and professional use. Many businesses and professionals use Vibecode to:
  • Prototype ideas quickly
  • Build internal tools and apps
  • Create client projects
  • Develop commercial applications
You own the code you generate and can use it however you like.
It depends on the platform you pick when you create a project:
  • iOS app: a native Swift and SwiftUI app for iPhone and iPad. No React Native. It runs on Apple devices only.
  • Mobile app: a React Native and Expo app. One codebase runs on both iOS and Android.
  • Web app: runs in any browser.
It depends on the complexity of your app. Simple apps can be built in minutes, while more complex apps with multiple features might take longer. The beauty of Vibecode is that you can iterate and refine quickly using natural language.

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Building Tips & Best Practices

Start by simplifying your idea into the essential features, then build from there. It also helps to have an initial prompt that details the expected outcome in terms of the look, feel, and functionality. See our Prompt Templates for examples.
Our AI Agent is pretty good at coming up with what is needed for building your app regardless of the prompt, but for specific features it is best to be as specific as possible. You can even suggest examples (e.g., “An app that is designed like Duolingo” or “make the app have the Google color scheme”). Check out our Native UI Components page for copy-paste prompts.
Either copy and paste the error back into the chat, or tell the AI agent that you got an error and it should try to resolve it. See our Troubleshooting guide for common issues.

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Features

You can integrate payment systems into your Vibecode app. Popular options include:RevenueCat: For in-app purchases and subscriptions — ask the AI to “integrate RevenueCat for subscriptions” and add your API keys via the ENV tab.Stripe: For one-time payments and custom payment flows — prompt the AI to “add Stripe payment integration” and configure via the ENV tab.Important: Never hardcode API keys in your app. Always use environment variables via the Vibecode ENV tab.
Vibecode has a built-in App Store submission flow, so you don’t need a Mac or Xcode.
  • iOS app (Swift) projects: click Publish → Publish to App Store and sign in with your Apple ID. Vibecode builds, signs, uploads, and submits your app for review.
  • Mobile app (React Native) projects: click Deploy → Submit to App Store, add your Expo token, and start Expo Launch. You’ll need a free Expo account.
In the Vibecode iPhone app, tap Publish at the top of your project. Either way you need an Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year).See the full guide: How to Publish an App to the App Store. New to Apple’s side of it? See How to Create an Apple Developer Account and the App Store rejections checklist.
Vibecode Cloud is the easiest way — it gives you a database, authentication, and file storage with a single prompt. Just tell the AI “add a database and authentication to my app” and it sets everything up automatically.Vibecode Cloud is available on Plus plans and above. See the Backend & Auth guide for details on how it works under the hood.You can also integrate external services like Supabase or Firebase if you prefer — just prompt the AI to add the integration.
Look for the “New Chat” or ”+” button in the Vibecode workspace. This creates a fresh conversation while preserving your existing chats. You can always return to previous chats by selecting them from your chat history.
On the Pro and Max plans, open your project in the web app, click the <> button, and select “Download Code.” Check your email for the download link. You get the complete project: an Xcode project for iOS apps, a React Native/Expo project for mobile apps, or a web project. Run it locally, modify it, and deploy it.See the full guide: Download Your Code

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Data & Integrations

Yes! Vibecode Cloud provides a built-in backend for your app with database, authentication, and file storage. Just tell the AI “add a database and authentication to my app” and it sets everything up automatically.Vibecode Cloud is available on Plus plans and above. See the Vibecode Cloud guide for details.You can also integrate with external services like Supabase or Firebase if you prefer.
Yes! With Vibecode Cloud (available on Plus plans and above), you can add user authentication to your app. Tell the AI “add login to my app” and it will set up Better Auth with Vibecode’s default email OTP flow.For Google Sign-In, see the Google Sign-In setup guide.

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Technical

Navigate to the Export/SSH section in the Pinch to Build menu, or use the project dropdown. Click “Connect via SSH” and follow the instructions sent to your email.See the full guide: Export and SSH
They are real apps, not web apps. Choose iOS app and Vibecode writes a native Swift and SwiftUI app, compiled with Xcode, with no React Native or web view in between. Choose Mobile app for a React Native and Expo app that runs on both iOS and Android.Both have full access to native device features (camera, sensors, notifications) and can be published to the App Store.
Both, and you choose per project. iOS app projects are native Swift and SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. Mobile app projects are React Native and Expo, for when you need one codebase on iOS and Android. You pick the platform when you create the project.
While you build, your Swift app is compiled and runs in an iOS Simulator in the cloud. What you see in the browser or the Vibecode app is a live video stream of that simulator, and your taps are sent back to it. No app code runs on your phone.To put the app on your own iPhone, you need a paid Apple Developer Program membership. Click Publish, choose Install, and follow the steps:
  1. Sign in with your Apple ID (or add an App Store Connect API key) so Vibecode can sign with your Apple Developer account.
  2. Register your iPhone: scan the QR code with it, or tap Register this iPhone if you’re already on it. The build can’t start until a device is registered.
  3. Click Build and install, then open the install link on your iPhone.
  4. If iOS says the app needs Developer Mode, turn it on in Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode and restart your iPhone.
See Native iOS Apps for the full walkthrough.
Yes! Vibecode now includes a website and web app builder. Simply prompt the AI to “create a website” or “create a web app” and it will generate the appropriate code. See Building on Web for details.

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Account & Billing

Web: Sign into Vibecode and click Upgrade in the bottom left.iPhone: Click the Profile or Settings button and scroll down to “Upgrade Subscription.”See Plans and Credits for plan details and pricing.
No, you own all the code and data you create with Vibecode. You retain full ownership, can export your code at any time, and can delete your projects whenever you want. We don’t claim any intellectual property rights to your creations.
Web (Stripe): Head to the Stripe billing portal, sign in, and cancel your subscription there.iOS: Follow the Apple cancellation instructions.Your subscription remains active until the end of your billing period.

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Last modified on October 10, 2026