AI app builder comparison
Newly vs Vibecode: Mobile Code, Previews and Publishing
Newly and Vibecode both offer React Native apps for iOS and Android. Newly centers on a shared mobile project with native cloud simulators and built-in store workflows. Vibecode also offers Swift iOS projects and web apps, plus building from its phone apps. Pick the project type and publishing route before comparing plans.[1][8][12]
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Newly and Vibecode, side by side
Documented capabilities and monthly USD prices, checked 29 October 2026. Credits are different units across products.
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| Compare | Newly | Vibecode |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile code | React Native, Expo and TypeScript. One mobile codebase for iOS and Android.[1] | Mobile: React Native + Expo for iOS and Android. iOS: Swift + SwiftUI for Apple devices. Web is a separate project type.[8] |
| Native previews | Native iOS and Android cloud simulators, with separate user and agent views.[4] | Swift iOS: cloud iOS Simulator. React Native Mobile: phone or web preview.[9] |
| iOS publishing | Build and upload to TestFlight in Newly. You submit the App Store review in App Store Connect.[5] | Swift: built-in builds, signing and review submission. React Native Mobile: Expo Launch, with an Expo account.[9][10] |
| Android publishing | Standalone APKs and signed AABs. Guided first Play Console upload when required; later builds upload through Newly.[6][1] | Choose Mobile for Android support. Its published project matrix routes Google Play publishing through the exported project.[11] |
| Published monthly entry | $25/month for 100 credits/month. Usage follows agent work, not a fixed prompt count.[2][3] | Plus: $20/month. Pro: $50/month. Max: $200/month. Plans use dollar-denominated AI credits.[13] |
| Free access | No ongoing free plan. Eligible signup, promotional or gift offers may be available in Billing.[1] | First app build free for eligible new accounts. Further building requires credits; publishing needs a paid plan.[13][14] |
| Additional credits | One-time top-ups when eligible; Billing may require a plan first. Top-ups last 12 months.[2] | Credit auto-reload with a saved payment method, including on Free. The plan guide lists a $20 minimum reload.[14] |
| Code access | Project source export and two-way GitHub sync, so you can continue in your own tools.[1][7] | Downloads and SSH. The plan guide puts these on Pro and above; pricing cards differ, so confirm the entitlement before purchasing.[15][14][13] |
| Sharing before release | TestFlight for iOS testers; standalone APKs or Google Play internal testing for Android.[5][6] | Share links for React Native Mobile projects. Swift iOS projects use cloud preview and registered-device installation.[10][9] |
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Choose the mobile project first
Newly builds a React Native and TypeScript project for both iOS and Android. Its cloud preview runs native app builds on both platforms. That is useful when you want to iterate on a shared mobile product, then keep developing the same code in Newly or through GitHub.[1][4][7]
Vibecode's Mobile option also uses React Native and Expo. Its iOS option is a different choice: Swift and SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad, with a streamed native simulator. The Swift project does not produce an Android app. Vibecode also has a separate Web option. A product comparison needs to name which of these projects it means.[8][9]
Follow the right publishing route
In Newly, an organization owner or admin connects the developer accounts and authorizes store publishing. The iOS flow sends a build to TestFlight; you complete App Store review submission yourself. For Android, Newly builds APKs and signed AABs, guides the first manual Play upload when needed, and supports later uploads through the platform.[1][5][6]
Vibecode's deployment guide separates Swift from React Native. Swift projects have a built-in Apple build and review-submission flow. React Native Mobile projects use Expo Launch for the App Store and need an Expo account. Its public app-builder matrix describes Google Play distribution from exported Mobile projects. Confirm that route and your export access before committing to an Android launch.[9][10][11]
Sharing follows the same distinction. Vibecode documents share links for React Native Mobile projects; a Swift project instead has a native simulator and an install flow for registered iPhones. In either product, test the actual mobile app and the important login, permission and purchase flows before release.[10][9][1]
Compare access and ongoing usage
Newly starts at $25/month with 100 credits/month. Usage depends on the agent's work. There is no ongoing free plan, though eligible signup, promotional or gift offers may be available. Top-ups are account-dependent; Billing shows the terms. Plan credits normally expire monthly and top-ups last 12 months.[2][3][1]
Vibecode lists Plus at $20, Pro at $50 and Max at $200 per month. Its pricing page says credits roll over while a plan stays active, and the plan guide describes auto-reload. Source downloads and SSH are listed on Pro in that guide, while the public pricing cards also list them on Plus. Check the in-app entitlement for the plan you intend to buy.[13][14]
Which should you choose?
Consider Newly if…
- You want a shared React Native project with native cloud previews for both platforms.
- You want standalone Android APKs and a guided Google Play release workflow.
- You want two-way GitHub sync to continue working in your own tools.
Consider Vibecode if…
- You want to choose between Swift iOS, React Native Mobile and Web projects.
- You want to build from Vibecode's iPhone or Android app.
- You value share links for a React Native Mobile prototype before a store release.
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
What is the main difference between Newly and Vibecode?
Newly focuses on shared React Native mobile projects, native cloud previews and built-in store workflows. Vibecode also offers React Native, plus separate Swift iOS and Web project types and phone apps for building. The project type changes how you preview, share and publish.
Can Vibecode apps run on Android?
Yes, when you choose a React Native Mobile project. Vibecode's native Swift iOS projects run on Apple devices and do not produce Android apps. Newly uses a shared React Native codebase for iOS and Android.
Is Newly or Vibecode free to try?
Vibecode offers a free first app build for eligible new accounts, then continued building needs credits. Newly has no ongoing free plan, but eligible accounts may receive signup, promotional or gift offers. Check the account's current offer and expiry terms.
How much do Newly and Vibecode cost?
Newly starts at $25/month for 100 credits/month. Vibecode lists Plus at $20, Pro at $50 and Max at $200 per month. The products count usage differently, so compare features, credit terms and publishing costs for your project.
Can I download my code from Newly and Vibecode?
Both offer source-code access. Newly supports project export and two-way GitHub sync. Vibecode offers downloads and SSH; its plan guide places them on Pro, while its pricing cards differ. Confirm access for the plan you select.
How does Google Play publishing differ?
Newly has a built-in signed AAB flow, including a guided manual first upload when required and later uploads through Newly. Vibecode's published project matrix describes Google Play publishing from exported React Native Mobile projects. Check the current Android deployment path before choosing.
Sources and review date
This comparison is based on official product documentation checked 29 October 2026. Newly's claims were also checked against its current implementation. Plan availability and product flows can change.
- Newly: product FAQ
- Newly: plans and top-ups
- Newly: how credits work
- Newly: cloud previews
- Newly: App Store and Google Play
- Newly: standalone Android APKs
- Newly: GitHub sync
- Vibecode: project types and getting started
- Vibecode: Swift iOS and native previews
- Vibecode: deployment paths by project type
- Vibecode: Android and publishing matrix
- Vibecode: platforms, phone apps and sharing
- Vibecode: public pricing
- Vibecode: plans, credits and export entitlements
- Vibecode: export and SSH
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