Bolt.new is “Web App Builder”
RapidNative is “Mobile App Builder”
Bolt.new changed the game for web development. Describe a web app, watch it build, deploy in minutes. RapidNative brings that same magic to mobile. Same prompt-to-app workflow, but instead of a web app, you get a real native iOS and Android app built with React Native. Think of it as Bolt.new for mobile apps.
Bolt.new Way
- Describe a web app and watch it build in your browser
- Full-stack output: React, Next.js, Remix, Astro, and more
- One-click deploy to Netlify or other web hosting
- Great for landing pages, dashboards, and web tools
The RapidNative Way
- "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 fully own
- Deploy to both App Store and Google Play from one codebase
Visual Builder vs. AI Generator
See why developers are switching from low-code tools to AI-first development.
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What is Bolt.new?
Bolt.new is an AI-powered web development platform built by StackBlitz. You describe what you want to build in natural language, and Bolt.new generates a full-stack web application in your browser. It supports popular frameworks like React, Next.js, Remix, Astro, and Vue. You can iterate on the design through conversation, preview the result live, and deploy to Netlify with one click.
It quickly became one of the most popular AI app builders for web development, and for good reason. The experience of going from idea to working web app in minutes feels like magic. But Bolt.new was built for the web. It generates web code, deploys to web hosting, and runs in web browsers.
What is RapidNative?
RapidNative is the Bolt.new equivalent for mobile apps. The workflow is nearly identical: describe your app in plain English, watch it build in real-time, and iterate through conversation. But instead of web code, RapidNative generates production-ready React Native and TypeScript code that compiles to real native apps for iOS and Android.
You deploy to the App Store and Google Play using Expo, the same toolchain used by companies like Microsoft, Shopify, and Discord. The code is clean, readable, and fully yours to export. If you've used Bolt.new and wished you could get a real mobile app instead of a web app, RapidNative is exactly that.
Don't just build a prototype. Ship it.
RapidNative uses industry-standard tools to get your app into users' hands without the "No-Code" ceiling.
1. Deploy with Expo
For iOS and App Store publishing, we integrate directly with Expo. Push your code to GitHub and let Expo handle the complex certificates and signing for you.
2. Own Your Code
Every app generates clean TypeScript and React Native code. Hand it off to any developer, customize it yourself, or keep building with AI.
Why You Need a Separate Tool for Mobile
Bolt.new is fantastic for web. But mobile apps have different requirements that web builders can't address:
Web Apps and Mobile Apps Are Different Products
A responsive website is not a mobile app. Users expect mobile apps to feel native: smooth animations, gesture navigation, offline support, push notifications. Bolt.new builds excellent web apps, but if your users will find you in the App Store, you need a tool that actually builds for the App Store.
PWAs Have Real Limitations
Progressive Web Apps sound like the best of both worlds, but the reality is messier. iOS Safari restricts push notifications, background sync, and offline storage for PWAs. You can't list a PWA in the App Store. And users simply trust and engage more with native apps they download from their app store.
The Prompt-to-App Workflow Should Exist for Mobile Too
Bolt.new proved that prompt-to-app works brilliantly for web development. RapidNative brings that exact same philosophy to mobile. If you've used Bolt.new and wished it could output a real mobile app instead of a web app, that's exactly what RapidNative is.
Mobile Distribution Is a Different Game
Web apps live at URLs. Mobile apps live in app stores. The discovery, installation, and retention patterns are fundamentally different. Building a mobile app with web tools means you miss out on app store visibility, home screen presence, and the higher engagement that native apps consistently deliver.
Our Approach
We took the prompt-to-app workflow that Bolt.new popularized and built it specifically for mobile. Same great experience, but the output is a real React Native app that runs natively on both platforms.
Which Tool Should You Use?
Pricing Comparison
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Enterprise / Teams
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Both platforms use credit/token-based pricing and offer free tiers. Bolt.new pricing is based on AI tokens for web app generation. RapidNative pricing is based on generation credits for mobile app creation. Both include code export on paid plans.
What's Coming to RapidNative
We're actively building new features to make RapidNative even more powerful:
Full-Stack Logic Generation
AI-handled backend logic and state management
Deep Supabase Integration
One-click database setup and auth
More Backend Options
Expanding beyond Expo and Supabase
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Join our Discord to stay updated.
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Common Questions
Can Bolt.new build mobile apps?
Bolt.new is designed for web applications. It generates full-stack web apps using frameworks like Next.js, Remix, and Astro. While you could technically build a responsive web app, Bolt.new does not generate native mobile apps. For native iOS and Android apps, you need a mobile-focused builder like RapidNative.
What is the main difference between Bolt.new and RapidNative?
Bolt.new generates web applications from prompts. RapidNative generates native mobile apps from prompts. The experience feels similar (describe what you want, watch it build), but the output is fundamentally different. Bolt.new produces web code (React, Next.js). RapidNative produces mobile code (React Native, Expo, TypeScript) that compiles to real native apps for the App Store and Google Play.
Does RapidNative work the same way as Bolt.new?
The workflow is very similar. You describe your app in plain English, the AI generates working code in real-time, and you iterate through conversation. The key difference is that Bolt.new outputs web apps you deploy to a URL, while RapidNative outputs React Native apps you deploy to the App Store and Google Play via Expo.
Can I use both Bolt.new and RapidNative?
Absolutely. Many founders use Bolt.new for their web app or marketing site and RapidNative for their mobile app. They complement each other well since they cover different platforms. Think of it as Bolt.new for web, RapidNative for mobile.
How does the code quality compare?
Both platforms generate production-grade code. Bolt.new outputs React/Next.js web code. RapidNative outputs React Native + TypeScript mobile code. Both give you real, readable code you can hand to any developer. The difference is the target platform, not the quality.
How does pricing compare between Bolt.new and RapidNative?
Bolt.new offers a free tier with limited tokens and paid plans starting at $25/month. RapidNative starts at $20/month with 50 credits and code export included. Both have usage-based scaling. The main difference is what you get for your money: web apps vs native mobile apps.
Can I convert my Bolt.new web app into a mobile app with RapidNative?
There is no direct conversion, since web code (React) and mobile code (React Native) are different. But you can describe your existing web app's features to RapidNative and it will generate the native mobile equivalent. Many teams use their Bolt.new app as a reference when prompting RapidNative.
The Bolt.new for mobile is here.
Same prompt-to-app magic you love, built for iOS and Android. Describe your mobile app, get production-ready React Native code.
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