What's the difference between a native mobile app and a web app?
Native mobile apps can be published to iOS and Android app stores. They're optimized for mobile performance and offer access to mobile device features like camera, push notifications, and location services. In Bubble, native mobile apps run on React Native.
Web apps run in browsers and can be accessed from any device with internet access, but have limited access to device capabilities compared to native apps.
When do I need a paid mobile plan?
The free plan is perfect for building your native mobile app. A paid plan is necessary for deploying a live version of your app, which is required for testing with Apple TestFlight and Google Play and for publishing to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
What's the advantage of a Mobile + Web plan?
A Mobile + Web plan allows your apps to share the same backend database, workflows, and API connections, eliminating duplicate development work and reducing the time spent creating separate experiences for web, iOS, and Android.
Does Bubble build real native iOS and Android apps?
Yes. Bubble apps are built on React Native, so they run natively on both platforms with access to device features like the camera, push notifications, and location — not a web page in a wrapper.
What if I already have a web app?
You can add a mobile app to any existing project. Mobile and web apps in the same project share a backend, so your database, workflows, and logic apply across web, iOS, and Android.
What if I want to edit my app manually?
Bubble's fully visual editor lets you adjust anything yourself, so you're never stuck with what AI generates. You can switch between visual editing and chatting with the Agent whenever you want.
How is this different from just using an AI coding assistant?
Vibe coding uses AI to generate traditional code from a prompt, which gets you a starting point fast, but leaves you with code you have to read, debug, and maintain. Bubble takes a different approach — it generates a visual app, not code, so you can see how every part works and change it yourself. That app can serve thousands of users and process millions of dollars in transactions without you ever touching code.
What is an AI mobile app builder?
An AI mobile app builder turns a plain-language prompt into a native iOS and Android app, generating the interface, connecting to a backend, and helping you publish, without traditional coding. What sets tools apart is what happens after generation: whether you can see, understand, and edit what was built.
Can I add AI to a mobile app?
Yes. Bubble builds native iOS and Android apps, and the same AI workflows you build for web run on mobile too.
Which AI models can I connect?
Any provider with an API — including OpenAI GPT 5.5 or 5.4-mini, Anthropic Claude Fable, Opus, or Sonnet, Google Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek. You can connect several in one app and route each task to the model that handles it best.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Pre-built plugins and the visual API Connector let you connect models and build AI workflows without writing code. The AI Agent can even write your API call for you.
What does it cost?
Building on Bubble is free until you launch. Once live, you pay for your Bubble plan plus whatever your AI provider charges for usage.
Do I need a separate backend or database?
No. Bubble includes a built-in database, user authentication, and privacy rules. Privacy rules are generated automatically when AI creates your data types, and Bubble is SOC 2 Type II compliant, meaning your app has a strong, secure foundation to grow on.
Can I charge for subscriptions in my app?
Yes. Bubble's in-app purchases connect to Apple and Google billing for subscriptions, configured from one setup, with entitlements stored in your database. One-time purchase functionality is coming soon.