AI app builder comparison
Newly vs Framna: AI App Builder or App Agency?
Framna is an app development agency based in Stockholm, Göteborg and other cities. Newly is a no-code AI app builder from Stockholm: you describe your app in a chat, try it on native cloud simulators and ship it to TestFlight and Google Play, from $25/month. The main choice is whether you want to build the app yourself or have a provider do it.[9][10][1][2]
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Newly and Framna, side by side
Documented capabilities and monthly USD prices, checked 11 November 2026. Credits are different units across products.
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| Compare | Newly | Framna |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A no-code AI app builder. You describe the app in a chat and an agent writes and changes the code.[1] | App development agency.[9][10] |
| Based in | Stockholm, Sweden. Small Scale Labs AB. Customers in Sweden and worldwide.[8] | Studios in Stockholm, Göteborg, Kalmar, Åre and Östersund, and in other countries.[11] |
| Who builds the app | You, by chatting with an AI agent. No code needed.[1] | Framna's team designs and develops the app for you.[9][10] |
| Technology | React Native, Expo and TypeScript. One mobile codebase for iOS and Android.[1] | No specific app framework is named on the pages we checked.[10] |
| What you get | Native iOS and Android apps, previewed on cloud simulators.[4] | Digital products, including apps, built and cared for by product teams.[10] |
| App Store publishing | Build and upload to TestFlight in Newly. You submit the App Store review in App Store Connect.[5] | Not described on the pages we checked.[10] |
| Price | $25/month for 100 credits/month. Usage follows agent work, not a fixed prompt count.[2][3] | No prices are published on its website.[11] |
| Code ownership | Project source export and two-way GitHub sync, so you can continue in your own tools.[1][7] | Set by your contract with the provider. Agree on code ownership and access before work starts. |
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Hire an agency or build it yourself?
With Newly you build the app yourself, without code. You describe what you want, try it on native iOS and Android cloud simulators, and ask for changes until it is right. The first version is ready to try in your first session, and changes cost credits, not change requests.[1][4][3]
Framna is a digital product agency with studios in Sweden and other countries. It offers product strategy, design, build and launch, dedicated product teams and AI services.[9][10]
An agency is a good fit when someone else must own delivery, or when the app has heavy integrations with existing systems. For most founders, small businesses and creators, building the first version yourself is faster and cheaper, and you can still hand the code to an agency later.[7]
What does it cost?
Can you use both?
Yes. Build and test the first version in Newly, then connect the project to GitHub. A working app gives a developer or agency a much clearer scope than a written brief, and you keep the code either way.[7]
Which should you choose?
Consider Newly if…
- You want to build the app yourself, without code, and see it on a simulator in your first session.
- You want a native iOS and Android app for the App Store and Google Play.
- You want a monthly subscription from $25/month instead of a project quote, and to own the code.
Consider Framna if…
- You are a larger organization that wants a dedicated product team across countries.
- You need product strategy, growth and long-term product care from one agency.
- You want AI advisory and agentic workflows as part of the engagement.
Selection guidance is our interpretation of the documented workflows. Try the same small feature in each product and check the generated code, device behavior and publishing steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is Newly an alternative to Framna?
For many projects, yes. Framna is an app development agency. Newly is a no-code AI app builder from Stockholm that lets you build a native iOS and Android app yourself from $25/month.
Do I own the code I build in Newly?
Yes. You can export the project source and connect GitHub with two-way sync, so a developer or agency can continue the work.
Does Newly publish my app to the App Store?
Newly builds the iPhone app and uploads it to TestFlight. You submit it for App Store review in App Store Connect. Newly also publishes to Google Play.
Sources and review date
This comparison is based on official product documentation checked 11 November 2026. Newly's claims were also checked against its current implementation. Plan availability and product flows can change.
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