Rork is an AI mobile app builder that generates cross-platform iOS and Android apps from plain English descriptions. It uses React Native and Expo to create working native apps that you can test instantly on your phone, edit with a built-in code editor, and publish to the App Store or Google Play. It is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and non-technical builders who want to prototype or launch mobile apps without writing code from scratch.
Key Features
Plain English app generation with instant QR code preview on iOS or Android
Full React Native and Expo support, creating truly native apps for iOS and Android
Built-in code editor for making changes without switching tools
AI-powered integrations for chat, voice transcription, and image generation
Rork Backend serverless functions for secure third-party API and database calls
Integration with Supabase, Firebase, Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, and custom APIs
Use Cases
Solo founders prototyping mobile app ideas in hours instead of weeks
Entrepreneurs launching minimal viable products without hiring developers
Non-technical business owners building internal tools or customer-facing apps
Product teams quickly testing app concepts before committing to full development
Pricing Plans
Free tier with limited credits
Junior: $25 per month – 100 credits monthly, private projects, code editor, GitHub integration, email support
Middle: $50 per month – 250 credits monthly, private projects, code editor, GitHub integration, chat support
Senior: $100 per month – 500 credits monthly, private projects, code editor, GitHub integration, chat support
Scale 1K: $200 per month – 1,000 credits monthly, private projects, code editor, GitHub integration, chat support
Custom plans available; credits reset monthly on the date of first purchase
Pros and Cons
Pros
Generates actual native apps (not web wrappers) using industry-standard React Native and Expo
Fast prototyping from idea to testable app in minutes
No coding experience required to start building simple apps
GitHub integration and code export for advanced customization
Cons
Advanced features like authentication, payments, and push notifications require manual setup or engineering help
Database and authentication support still in beta
FAQs
Do Rork apps work on both iOS and Android?
Yes, Rork builds fully native, cross-platform apps using React Native and Expo that work on both iOS and Android devices and can also be exported to web.
Can I export my Rork app code and continue building locally?
Yes, on paid plans you can use GitHub integration to export your code and sync changes locally in Cursor or other code editors, then import those changes back into Rork.
What advanced features require engineering help in Rork?
Features like user authentication, payment processing, push notifications, and database integration can be built with Rork but may require you to export the code and work with an engineer or follow external setup guides for full implementation.
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