Frequently asked questions.

Newly is an AI-powered platform that builds native iOS and Android mobile apps from simple text descriptions. Describe your app idea in plain English (or any language), and our AI generates a complete, production-ready application using React Native and Expo. You get full source code ownership with no vendor lock-in.

Newly AI is the full brand name for Newly at newly.app. It is an AI-powered platform for building native iOS and Android apps from prompts, with React Native code generation, preview tooling, and publishing support built in.

With Newly, you can make a native mobile app online in minutes. Sign up at newly.app, describe your app idea in the prompt box, and our AI will generate a complete React Native app. You can preview it instantly in your browser or on your phone with Expo Go. No software installation, no coding required — everything runs in your browser.

Yes. Newly is specifically designed for building mobile apps without coding. Just describe what you want in natural language, and our AI generates the complete app including UI, functionality, and backend integration. You don't need to know Swift, Kotlin, or JavaScript — simply explain your vision and the AI handles the technical implementation.

No coding experience is required to get started. Simply describe your app idea and Newly's AI will generate the complete native mobile application for you. However, having coding knowledge lets you customize and extend your app further using our built-in code editor or by exporting to your own development environment.

Virtually any type of mobile app, including social media apps, e-commerce stores, fitness trackers, food delivery apps, productivity tools, education apps, games, and more. Newly excels at apps with beautiful UI, database integration, user authentication, and API connections. For very complex apps requiring specialized native modules, you may need engineering help at some point.

Absolutely. Newly is designed for professional use. Many users build commercial apps, startup MVPs, and business tools with our platform. You own 100% of the generated code and can monetize your apps however you choose.

Newly AI does not have a free plan. Newly starts at $25 USD per month, which includes AI app generation, previews, code export, APK and AAB builds, Android and iOS simulators, and the core platform features. You can see the latest pricing on our pricing page.

Unlike drag-and-drop builders that create web wrappers or PWAs, Newly generates true native code using React Native and Expo — the same technology powering apps like Discord, Shopify, and Instagram. You get full source code ownership, GitHub integration, and the ability to publish to both app stores. There's no vendor lock-in, and you can export your code anytime.

Yes, Newly is a completely online mobile app builder. Everything runs in your browser — no software to download or install. You can build, preview, edit, and export your app entirely online. The AI generates native code that runs on real iOS and Android devices.

Newly uses Expo SDK 54, the latest version of Expo's development framework. This includes support for Apple's new Liquid Glass design system introduced in iOS 26, giving your apps a modern, premium look out of the box with glassmorphic UI elements and beautiful visual effects.

Newly uses one credit per prompt you send to the AI. The exception is very simple question-and-answer scenarios where you're just asking the AI a quick question without requesting code changes — those don't consume a credit. Normal prompts cost one credit regardless of how big or small the change is.

To get the most value from each prompt: 1) Be specific about what you want — instead of “make it look better”, say “add rounded corners to the buttons and use a blue gradient background”; 2) Provide context about the current state and what's not working; 3) Combine related requests into one prompt when possible; 4) Reference specific screens or components by name. The more precise your instructions, the better your results.

A good prompt is clear, specific, and gives the AI enough context to succeed. For example, instead of “add a login screen”, try “add a login screen with email and password fields, a Forgot Password link, and a sign-up button at the bottom. Use a clean white background with the logo at the top.” Anything you don't specify will be decided by the model — to save on credits, make decisions yourself by specifying them in advance.

Generally, one detailed prompt is more efficient than several small ones since each prompt costs a credit. If you have related changes, combine them. For complex features, it's sometimes better to break them into logical chunks to make sure each part is implemented correctly before moving on.

1) Sometimes the issue is fixed but the app preview hasn't updated. Run the app via Expo Go and reload. 2) The AI does not have perfect memory of what it has done before. Telling it what it has tried and what didn't work works better than telling it to try again.

Yes. Newly apps are fully native apps built with React Native and powered by Expo, the #1 cross-platform framework that powers Discord, Shopify, Coinbase, Instagram, and nearly 30% of the top 100 apps on the App Store. They compile to native code for iOS and Android with optimal performance, full device feature access, and a native user experience.

A React Native app builder is a tool that creates mobile apps using React Native, a framework for building native iOS and Android apps with JavaScript. Newly is an AI-powered React Native app builder that generates production-ready React Native code from text descriptions — no manual coding required.

Yes. Our online iOS builder lets you create, preview, and code iOS apps from any computer — Windows, Mac, or Linux. Test on real iPhones using Expo Go and use Expo Launch to submit to the App Store without needing Xcode or a Mac.

Absolutely. Newly is an online Android app builder that runs entirely in your browser. Create Android apps, preview them in real-time, generate APK files for testing, and build AAB files for Google Play Store — all online without installing Android Studio.

React Native with TypeScript, Expo SDK 54, and modern UI libraries. For backend functionality, Liquid Backend is our primary backend provider — it comes automatically with Newly projects when you prompt for backend features and is included in your monthly subscription. Liquid Backend supports databases, authentication, file storage, and websockets. Supabase is available as an alternative, but switching requires deleting your Liquid Backend database (irreversible).

Yes. Newly builds cross-platform apps that work on both iOS and Android from a single codebase. Your app works on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and Android tablets. You can also export to web as a Progressive Web App.

Cross-platform mobile app development means building one codebase that runs on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, web). Newly uses React Native and Expo for cross-platform development — write code once, deploy everywhere, with true native performance.

Absolutely. Since you own the source code, you can modify it however you like. Edit code directly in Newly's built-in IDE, though we recommend building primarily through prompts. You can also export to GitHub and work locally with VS Code, Cursor, or similar tools.

Camera, GPS/location, push notifications, Face ID/Touch ID, file system, contacts, calendar, accelerometer, gyroscope, haptics, and more. React Native with Expo provides access to 95%+ of native capabilities.

Newly apps can run on the web as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), though our primary focus is native mobile apps. You can export your code and host the web version on platforms like Vercel or Netlify. Some native-only features won't work in the web version.

Newly provides multiple preview options: 1) A live web preview directly in your browser, 2) A QR code you can scan with Expo Go to run the app on your actual phone, and 3) The ability to build APK files for Android testing. We recommend Expo Go for the most accurate native experience.

Expo Go is a free app from Expo that lets you preview your Newly app on your physical device. Download Expo Go from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), then scan the QR code shown in your Newly project. Your app loads and updates in real-time as you make changes. Shake your phone to access the developer menu for reloading.

Yes. Share your app's QR code with anyone who has Expo Go installed — they can scan it and try your app immediately. For Android users, you can also build an APK file that can be directly installed on any Android device without Expo Go.

The web preview is a quick way to see your app's layout and flow, but it may not perfectly represent the native experience. Some native-specific features, animations, and behaviors only work properly in Expo Go or the final native build. For accurate testing, use Expo Go or build a native APK/IPA.

1) Click the “Reload Preview” button next to the preview phone in Newly, 2) If using Expo Go, shake your phone and tap “Reload” in the developer menu, or 3) Refresh the page to get a fresh connection to the server.

Liquid Backend is our primary backend provider — it comes automatically when you prompt for backend features and is included in your monthly subscription at no extra cost. It provides PostgreSQL, user authentication (email/password and Google OAuth in 1 prompt!), file storage, websockets, real-time subscriptions, and serverless edge functions. Supabase is available as an alternative, but switching requires permanently deleting your Liquid Backend database.

With Liquid Backend, you don't configure anything — prompt for features like “add user authentication” or “save data to a database” and the AI sets it up automatically. To switch to Supabase, open the More menu (three dots) in the top-right of your project (note: switching requires deleting your Liquid Backend database).

Prompt the AI to add authentication — Liquid Backend will be configured automatically and supports email/password and Google OAuth (works in 1 prompt). For magic links or password reset emails, integrate Resend. For SMS verification codes, integrate Twilio. For Apple Sign-In or other OAuth providers, you may need a custom Expo Development Build.

Yes. Provide the API documentation or specification in your prompt, and the AI will implement the integration. For APIs requiring authentication, we recommend implementing them through Liquid Backend to keep your API keys secure.

Newly supports local notifications out of the box. For remote push notifications, you'll need to integrate with a push notification service via a custom Expo Development Build. Export your code and follow Expo's official push notification guides.

For in-app purchases and subscriptions, we recommend RevenueCat which integrates with Apple and Google's native payment systems (requires a custom Expo Development Build). For web payments or one-time purchases, you can integrate Stripe through Liquid Backend.

Yes. For iOS, deploy to the App Store using Expo Launch — create a GitHub repository for your project, make it public, and follow the Expo Launch workflow. For Android, Newly can build signed APKs (for testing) or AAB files (required for Google Play submissions) directly in the platform.

Click Deploy in your project, select “Android: APK for Testing”, enter your bundle identifier, and start the build. In 5–10 minutes, you'll get a download link. No Android Studio or build tools required — it's all automated in the cloud.

Yes. Click Deploy, select “Android: AAB for Play Store”, and follow the wizard. We'll generate your signing key, guide you through version management, and build a production-ready AAB file for Google Play submission. Everything is cloud-based.

1) Create a GitHub repository for your project using our GitHub integration, 2) Make the repository public, 3) Go to launch.expo.dev and enter your repository URL, 4) Follow Expo Launch's guided process to build and submit to the App Store. You'll need an Apple Developer account ($99/year).

Newly generates signed AAB files required for Google Play. Click Deploy, select “Android: AAB for Play Store”, enter your bundle identifier, set your version, download your signing key (keep it safe!), and build. Upload the AAB to Google Play Console. Google Play Developer account is $25 (one-time).

APK files install directly on any Android device — great for testing and sharing with beta testers. AAB is Google's required format for Play Store submissions. AABs result in ~15% smaller downloads because Google Play generates optimized APKs per device. Newly builds both formats.

Yes — at no extra cost. Click Deploy, select “Android: APK for Testing”, enter your bundle identifier, and click Build. In 5–10 minutes you'll get a download link for your APK.

Yes. The wizard walks you through entering your bundle identifier, setting your app version, generating and downloading your signing keystore (save these files!), and building your signed AAB. The whole process takes about 5–10 minutes.

A signing key (keystore) cryptographically signs your app. For AAB builds, Newly generates a keystore for you. You MUST download and safely store both the keystore file (.p12) and credentials file. Without these, you cannot publish updates to your app on Google Play — you'd have to release it as a completely new app.

Expo Launch is Expo's deployment service that simplifies publishing to app stores. Connect your GitHub repository, and Expo Launch builds your app in the cloud and guides you through App Store and Play Store submission. It's the recommended way to deploy Newly apps to iOS.

Yes — 100% ownership. There are no licensing fees, no revenue sharing, and no restrictions on how you use, modify, or distribute your code. The code is yours forever.

Click the GitHub button in your project, connect your GitHub account, and Newly will create a repository with your complete source code. You can also download your project files directly as a ZIP.

Yes — the GitHub integration is bidirectional. Changes you make in Newly sync to your GitHub repository, and you can also push changes from your local environment back to Newly.

A complete, production-ready React Native project: all source code (TypeScript/JavaScript), configuration files (app.json, package.json, etc.), assets (images, fonts), backend integration code, and everything needed to run the app locally or deploy it.

Absolutely. Export your code to GitHub, clone it locally, and continue development with VS Code, Cursor, WebStorm, or any tools you prefer. Hire developers to add features, integrate additional services, or customize the app however you need. There's no lock-in whatsoever.

Newly starts at just $25 USD per month. We offer multiple tiers with increasing credit allowances — higher tiers give you more credits, but all features are included on every plan. This includes AI app generation, real device testing, code export, and APK/AAB building.

We don't offer a free tier. Newly starts at $25 USD per month for 50 credits. This includes full access to AI app generation, real device testing via Expo Go, the built-in IDE, code export, APK/AAB building, and all platform features.

Any message you send to the AI uses one credit, with the exception of very simple Q&A exchanges. One AI agent run equals one credit, regardless of how much work was done. You pay per interaction, not per amount of work completed.

Upgrade to a higher tier for more credits, or wait until your next billing cycle when credits reset. We don't currently offer one-time credit purchases outside of plan upgrades.

Yes. After your billing period ends, you'll lose access to send new prompts, but your projects remain accessible — we never delete anything. To continue working on your apps and send prompts, reactivate your subscription.

No. Your subscription includes AI generation, preview, code editor, APK/AAB building, GitHub integration, and Liquid Backend (database, auth, file storage, and websockets). External costs to expect: Apple Developer account ($99/year) and Google Play Developer account ($25 one-time) for app store publishing.

If you want to create a mobile app completely for free, you'll need to download Android Studio or Xcode and develop the code yourself — a process that takes months to learn and implement. With Newly, we make this easy starting at just $25 USD per month, letting you skip all the setup, installation, and coding.

1) Sign up at newly.app (starts at $25/month), 2) Describe your app idea in natural language (e.g., “Create a fitness tracking app with workout logging”), 3) The AI generates the complete app, 4) Preview it on your phone with Expo Go, 5) Refine by describing changes you want.

Initial app generation takes about 5 minutes. Each subsequent prompt takes roughly 5 minutes to process. Simple apps might need 10–30 credits (under an hour of build time), while feature-rich apps could take 50–100 credits. Very complex apps with extensive functionality can require 200+ credits.

Describe what data you need: “Add a database table for user profiles with name, email, and bio fields”. The AI will use Liquid Backend (included in your subscription) to implement the database integration automatically.

iOS and Android: Download Expo Go from the App Store or Google Play, then scan the QR code in your Newly project. Android only: You can also build an APK file and install it directly. Web: Use the built-in browser preview.

1) In-app purchases via RevenueCat (requires custom build), 2) Subscription model through Stripe integrated with Liquid Backend, 3) Ads through AdMob, 4) Freemium features with paid upgrades, 5) One-time purchases.

Yes. Describe your social features: “Add user profiles, posts with images, like and comment functionality, and a feed showing recent posts”. The AI sets up Liquid Backend and generates the UI, database structure, and functionality.

Tell the AI: “Add user authentication with email and password” or “Add Google sign-in”. The AI will use Liquid Backend (included) to implement the complete authentication flow including sign-up, sign-in, and protected routes. Google OAuth integration works in 1 prompt.

The best way to get help is to email us at [email protected]. We reply to every message and usually respond within one business day.

First, try reloading the preview — sometimes the code is updated but the preview isn't. Run your app via Expo Go for accurate testing. If the AI keeps making the same mistakes, provide more context about what you've already tried and what didn't work.

1) Provide explicit context about previous attempts, 2) Break your request into smaller, more specific tasks, 3) Refresh the page to reset the session, or 4) Start a new conversation with a clearer description of what you want to achieve.

Yes. Newly keeps a history of your project versions. You can restore to any previous state if something goes wrong.

1) Try reloading the preview, 2) Check if there are error messages in the preview console, 3) Test in Expo Go which often provides more detailed error messages, 4) Refresh the entire page to get a fresh server connection. If issues persist, email [email protected].

If you're having issues with Liquid Backend, describe the error to the AI — it has direct access to logs and can help diagnose. You can also copy any error messages and paste them into your next prompt for more targeted troubleshooting.