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Thunkable

Build native iOS and Android apps by chatting, then publish to the App Store and Google Play.

3.8 Coding
3.8 Good 3.8
Publishes to real app stores, not just a sandbox prototype AI-generated app logic still needs real testing before public release
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PricingPaid
Free planNo
CompanyThunkable
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Web
CategoryCoding
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedOct 2026

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Overview

Thunkable is an AI-assisted app builder for creating native iOS and Android apps without writing code first. You describe the app in chat, the AI Builder generates a working starting version, and you refine it with Discuss Mode or a hybrid code editor. Finished apps can be published to the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Publishing to real app stores is the main reason to consider Thunkable. Many “build an app with AI” tools stop at a sandbox prototype or web demo, while Thunkable takes you through to an installable app. Discuss Mode explains the reasoning behind code changes instead of applying them silently, so you learn as you build. Other tools include built-in image generation with Unsplash integration and version history with instant reversion.

AI-generated app logic needs real testing before you publish it to the app stores, where real users will download it. Version history and instant reversion make that iteration safer. For current plans and costs, check the pricing page on the official Thunkable website.

Key features

  • AI Builder: generates a working app from a prompt
  • Discuss Mode for planning and guided troubleshooting
  • Hybrid AI-generation and manual code editor
  • Built-in image generation with Unsplash integration
  • Direct publishing to Apple App Store and Google Play

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

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  • Pricing modelPaid
  • Starting priceCustom
  • Free planNo
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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Publishes to real app stores, not just a sandbox prototype
  • Discuss Mode explains reasoning behind changes, supports actually learning
  • Version history with instant reversion supports safe iteration

Cons

  • AI-generated app logic still needs real testing before public release
  • Specific pricing wasn't clearly shown on the homepage checked
  • Hybrid editing still benefits from some coding familiarity for deeper customization

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Thunkable (this tool)3.8No—AI Builder: generates a working app from a prompt
Hostinger Horizons4.0No$2.99/moBuilds functional web apps and websites from plain-language prompts, no drag-and-drop editor
Superapp3.9Yes$25/moNative Swift code generated from a description
CatDoes3.8Yes$17/moCloud-based AI agent that keeps working after the browser tab closes

Alternatives to Thunkable

4 tools matched to Thunkable on what they do, their category and their price.

CatDoes

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An AI agent that writes, tests, and ships mobile apps and websites from a prompt, running on its own cloud machine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Thunkable?
Thunkable is an AI-assisted app builder for creating native iOS and Android apps without writing code first.
Is Thunkable free?
Thunkable does not offer a free plan.
What are the best Thunkable alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Hostinger Horizons, Superapp, and CatDoes, compared side by side above.

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