Phase 1 · Free

Ideation & Stack

Define your app idea, pick a framework, choose your AI engine.

Phase 2 · Basic

Development & Testing

Vibe code, iterate, and test live on your phone with Expo Go.

Phase 3 · Advanced

Free Backend

Add Supabase, Firebase or Appwrite for data and auth.

Phase 4 · Advanced

Deployment Prep

App Store guidelines, testing, and store assets.

Phase 5 · Premium

Publishing

Ship to the App Store and Google Play for $0 in dev costs.

Phase 1 · Free

Ideation & Choosing Your Stack

Goal: decide what to build and select the right AI tools. Vibe coding lets you describe your app in plain English, so the idea is the hardest part.

Define Your App Idea

Get specific. What problem does it solve? What are the core features? With an estimated 2.3 million apps in the Google Play store, a clear, niche idea is crucial.

Pick Your Tech Stack

React Native + Expo — the most popular cross-platform choice. AI easily generates Expo code, and you can preview it instantly on your phone with the Expo Go app. Ideal for most apps.
Flutter — Google's UI toolkit. Also excellent for cross-platform apps and works well with AI coding assistants.
Native (Swift/Kotlin) — for platform-specific apps (e.g., iOS only). Tools like Rork generate real native Swift code.

Choose Your AI Engine

Claude / ChatGPT — excellent for generating code snippets and debugging
Google AI Studio — offers a specific "Build an Android app" feature
Cursor — an AI-native code editor that understands your entire project
Replit — an online IDE that can create mobile apps and publish directly to the App Store via Expo

📺 Watch: The Ultimate Vibe Coding Guide (2026 Full Course Tutorial) 📺 Watch: Vibe Coding for Beginners (Full Course 2026)

⚡ BasicPhase 2

₵50

Phase 2

Development & Local Testing

Goal: turn your prompts into a working app on your own device.

Start "Vibe Coding"

Describe your app's screens, navigation, and features in natural language.

Iterate & Refine

Use follow-up prompts to adjust design, fix bugs, add features. Key loop: prompt → generate → verify → adjust

Test on a Real Device

Expo: install Expo Go on your iPhone or Android → scan the QR code from your project → your app runs live on your phone
Android: design and build an Android app directly on your Android phone with AI tools — no coding skills required

📺 Watch: I vibe-coded an Android app in 15 minutes: Here's how 📺 Watch: Vibecoder une application mobile avec Claude Code (FR) 📺 Watch: Vibe Coding a 3D GAME in React Native and ThreeJS

Unlock Basic — ₵50

Phase 2: development & local testing — the vibe coding loop, device testing with Expo Go, plus all video walkthroughs.

🚀 AdvancedPhases 3–4

₵100

Phase 3

Setting Up the Backend (Free)

Goal: store data and authenticate users — most apps need this.

Backend	Best For	Free Tier
Supabase ⭐ top pick 2026	Open-source Firebase alternative	500 MB database, 5 GB egress
Firebase	Mobile-native, offline-first apps	Generous free tier
Appwrite	Open-source, self-hostable backend	Free & open-source

📺 Watch: Supabase vs Firebase 2026 comparison

Phase 4

Preparing for Deployment

Goal: get ready for app store submission.

Check App Store Guidelines

Apple's App Review Guidelines are strict (e.g., Section 5.2.3 on spam). Ensure your app provides unique value — not a simple wrapper.

Test Thoroughly

Vibe-coded apps can have subtle bugs. Test every feature on both iOS and Android if cross-platform.

Prepare Store Assets

App icon
Screenshots
Description
Privacy policy

Unlock Advanced — ₵100

Everything in Basic + Phases 3–4: free backend setup (Supabase/Firebase/Appwrite) and full deployment preparation.

👑 PremiumPhase 5 + Bonus Pack

₵200

Phase 5

Publishing to App Stores

Goal: get your app into users' hands. Development is free; stores charge fees (Apple $99/year, Google $25 one-time).

Route	How
Replit	Publish directly to the App Store through Expo
Rork	Complete workflow from prompt design to App Store publication
Manual	Build locally (`expo build` / `flutter build`) → upload to App Store Connect (iOS) or Google Play Console (Android)

Bonus Pack

Gotchas & Launch Checklist

Free tier limits — Supabase free projects pause after one week of inactivity
Store rejections — Apple frequently rejects simple/"template" apps. Make yours unique.
Not truly "free" — Apple $99/year, Google $25 one-time to publish publicly
Final pre-launch QA checklist across iOS + Android

📺 Video Library & Resources

Watch these tutorials to go deeper, and keep these resources handy for the full workflow:

Watch: How to Create Your First Expo App (official)

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Watch: React Native Full Course 2026 — Build a Mobile App with Expo

Video not loading?Watch on YouTube: React Native Full Course 2026 — Build a Mobile App with Expo

🔗 Key Resources

Expo — Framework + Expo Go app
React Native — Official docs
Supabase — Free backend
App Store Connect — iOS publishing
Google Play Console — Android publishing

Unlock Premium — ₵200

Everything in Basic + Advanced + Phase 5 publishing routes (Replit, Rork, manual) and the full launch checklist.

From Prompt to Download: Vibe Code Your Mobile App