Bolt.new for mobile apps: Bolt.new is “Web App Builder” RapidNative is “Mobile App Builder”

Bolt.new changed the game for web development, but mobile is an add-on: you get an Expo project and handle the build and store submission yourself. RapidNative brings the same prompt-to-app workflow to mobile, with native iOS and Android apps built with React Native. Think of it as Bolt.new for mobile apps.

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Bolt.new

Bolt.new Is For:

  • Describe a web app and watch it build in your browser
  • React, Vite and Tailwind by default; Expo when you ask for mobile
  • One-click deploy to the web
  • Great for landing pages, dashboards and web tools
RapidNative

RapidNative Is For:

  • "Build a food delivery app with real-time order tracking."
  • Watch your native mobile app generate in real time
  • React Native + Expo + TypeScript code you own
  • Publish to the App Store and Google Play from one codebase
At a glance

Quick Comparison Summary

Think of it as

Bolt.new

AI web app builder

RapidNative

AI mobile app builder

Best for

Bolt.new

Web apps, SaaS, dashboards

RapidNative

iOS and Android apps

Mobile

Bolt.new

Expo project on request

RapidNative

Every project is native mobile

App Store publishing

Bolt.new

Manual, with the EAS CLI

RapidNative

Built-in path, or we do it

Starting price

Bolt.new

Free, Pro $25/mo

RapidNative

Free, paid from $20/mo
Web vs mobile

Can Bolt.new build mobile apps?

Yes, with Expo, but it is web-first. Bolt builds web apps by default. Mention “mobile app” in your very first prompt and it scaffolds an Expo project you can preview in Expo Go. Getting that app into the stores is where it gets harder.

Where Bolt gets harder for mobile:

  • Web projects do not easily switch to mobile later
  • No signed iOS or Android build from the browser
  • Publishing means the EAS CLI, app.json and store consoles
  • Mobile is one of many targets, not the focus

RapidNative is built for this.

Every project is a React Native and Expo app from the first prompt, previewed on your phone, with a direct path to the App Store and Google Play.

Next steps

Already built something in Bolt?

Publish your Bolt.new app to the App Store

Already have an Expo app from Bolt? We handle the builds, signing, store assets, the 12-tester test and review, for a flat fee.
Publish my Bolt app

Convert Bolt to React Native

Built a web app in Bolt? Turn it into a native app you can keep editing. You can also use image to app or prompt to app.
Convert my Bolt project

See what others built

Browse real apps or start from a template. New to the idea? Read how an AI React Native app builder works.
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Side by side

The "Bolt.new for Mobile" Comparison

Same prompt-to-app workflow. A different focus.

Start from

Bolt.new

Natural language prompts

RapidNative

Prompts, sketches, screenshots or a PRD

Default output

Bolt.new

React + Vite + Tailwind (web)

RapidNative

React Native + Expo (mobile)

Mobile support

Bolt.new

Expo, if asked in the first prompt

RapidNative

Every project

Preview

Bolt.new

Browser, or Expo Go for mobile

RapidNative

On your phone with Expo Go

App Store and Google Play

Bolt.new

You run EAS build and submit

RapidNative

Publish with Expo, or we do it

Backend

Bolt.new

Bolt database, Supabase or Firebase

RapidNative

Built-in database or your own Supabase

Code ownership

Bolt.new

Full export

RapidNative

Exportable on paid plans
Pricing

Bolt.new vs RapidNative pricing

Both start free and scale with usage. The difference is what you get: web apps or native mobile apps.

Bolt.newBolt.newMonthly prices
Bolt.new pricing (monthly prices)
PlanPrice and details
Free$0Limited tokens
Pro$25/mo10M tokens
Teams$30/member/mo
EnterpriseCustom
RapidNativeRapidNativeMonthly prices
RapidNative pricing (monthly prices)
PlanPrice and details
Free$020 credits/month (up to 5 per day)
Starter$20/mo50 credits, code export
Pro$49/mo150 credits
Max$99/mo330 credits

Code export is included on every RapidNative paid plan. See every plan on the RapidNative pricing page.

How it works

How It Works

No Xcode. No Android Studio. No certificates headache.

  1. Step 01

    Describe Your App

    "Build a recipe app where users can save favorites and create shopping lists"

  2. Step 02

    Watch It Generate

    AI writes production-ready React Native code in real-time.

  3. Step 03

    Preview on Your Phone

    Open Expo Go, scan QR code, see your app running live.

  4. Step 04

    Export & Deploy

    Download your code. Deploy via Expo Launch to both stores.

Build your web app with Bolt.new
Build your mobile app with RapidNative

Many products need both a web app and a mobile app. Both can connect to the same Supabase backend, so your data and logins stay in sync.

Bolt

  • Marketing site or landing page
  • SaaS dashboard
  • Internal web tool

RapidNative

  • Customer-facing mobile app
  • Field app for your team
  • Companion app for your web product

Best tool for each platform.

FAQ

Bolt.new vs RapidNative FAQ

Can Bolt.new build mobile apps?

Yes, with Expo, but it is web-first. Bolt builds web apps with React, Vite and Tailwind by default. If you mention "mobile app" in your first prompt it uses Expo, and you can preview on your phone with Expo Go. Publishing to the App Store and Google Play is up to you.

How do I publish a Bolt.new app to the App Store?

Bolt does not submit apps for you. You download the code, install the Expo EAS CLI, configure app.json, then build and submit to App Store Connect and Google Play Console yourself, with your own Apple and Google developer accounts. Or we can publish your Bolt app for you for a flat fee.

Is there a Bolt.new alternative for mobile apps?

Yes. RapidNative works like Bolt: describe the app and get working code. The difference is that mobile is the whole product, so every project is a React Native and Expo app you preview on your phone and can publish to both stores.

What is the main difference between Bolt.new and RapidNative?

Bolt.new is a general prompt-to-app builder that is strongest on the web and can scaffold Expo apps. RapidNative is built only for mobile: React Native, Expo and TypeScript output, phone preview, and a direct path to the App Store and Google Play.

Can I use both Bolt.new and RapidNative?

Yes. Many founders use Bolt.new for their web app or marketing site and RapidNative for their mobile app. Both can connect to the same Supabase backend, so your data stays in sync.

How does Bolt.new pricing compare with RapidNative?

Bolt.new has a free tier and Pro from $25/month, with Teams at $30 per member. RapidNative has a free plan with 20 credits a month and paid plans from $20/month with code export. Both scale with usage.

Can I convert my Bolt.new app into a native mobile app?

Yes. If you built a web app in Bolt, RapidNative can convert it into a React Native app you can keep editing, or you can describe its features and generate the mobile version.

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