Appy Pie vs Runner AI (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Appy Pie
From $16/mo against from $20/mo
Free plan
Runner AI
Only Runner AI has one
Higher rating
Runner AI
3.7 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared on	Appy Pie	Runner AI
Our rating	3.7	3.8Better
Starts at	$16/moBetter	$20/mo
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Design	Design
Plans	Basic$16 per app/mo on the current offer (list price $32), billed monthly; yearly billing saves up to 20% Gold$36 per app/mo on the current offer (list price $72) Platinum$60 per app/mo on the current offer (list price $120)	From $20/mo
Key features	Text-prompt AI app generation No-code website and chatbot builder Native iOS and Android app publishing Workflow automation module Help desk and support ticketing tools	Storefront generated from a prompt AI product sourcing and listing generation Automatic A/B testing and conversion optimisation SEO tools, CRM and loyalty programmes Smart checkout and custom domain on paid plans
Pros	Broad no-code suite spanning apps, sites, chatbots, and automation Free plan available to start Publishes apps directly to iOS and Android stores	Keeps optimising after launch, which small shops never do Sourcing, SEO, CRM and checkout included rather than bolted on Free tier to build before paying to publish
Cons	Pricing is split confusingly across a range of separate products Some users report billing and cancellation complaints Output can feel template-driven rather than custom	Free tier cannot publish and caps at 20 products Credit metering means an active store climbs tiers A/B testing needs traffic a new store does not have
Company	Appy Pie LLP, founded 2016	Runner AI

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Appy Pie better than Runner AI?

In our reviews Appy Pie scores 3.7 and Runner AI scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Appy Pie: No-code platform for building AI-generated apps, websites, and chatbots from a text prompt. Runner AI: Generates an online store from a prompt, then keeps A/B testing it without being asked.

Which is cheaper, Appy Pie or Runner AI?

Appy Pie has the lower starting price: from $16/mo for Appy Pie and from $20/mo for Runner AI.

Do Appy Pie and Runner AI have free plans?

Only Runner AI has a free plan.

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