Switch from FlutterFlowSwitch from FlutterFlow to Newly without starting from zero.
Bring your idea, rebuild faster. Newly doesn’t do a one-click import — instead it takes your existing product spec and turns it into a working native app from a prompt.
Side by side
See the workflow difference.
Both videos build a comparable starting point. One is a visual canvas. The other is a prompt.
FlutterFlow
Visual canvasNewly
Prompt to appSame starting goal, two very different paths. Tap a video to play.
Why teams switch
Common reasons teams move off FlutterFlow.
FlutterFlow is an okay product. These are the patterns we hear most often from teams who still decide to switch.
Every new screen takes another session
Dragging and configuring widgets adds up. Teams often move to Newly to get a faster loop between idea and running app.
Logic is taking longer than the UI
Action flows, variables, and conditionals in a visual editor aren’t actually simpler than code — they’re just more clicks.
You’re bumping into the ceiling
Certain customizations require dropping into Dart. If you’re going to write code anyway, a code-native platform starts to make more sense.
Publishing is still manual
Store review, compliance, screenshots, and metadata all happen after your FlutterFlow build. Newly folds them into the flow.
What moves over
What can be recreated, and what may need to be rebuilt differently.
Recreates cleanly
- Most standard app shapes: feeds, lists, details, forms, onboarding
- Authentication (email + providers) and user profiles
- Database-backed features: CRUD, likes, comments, favourites
- File uploads and media handling
- Push notifications and transactional email
- Multi-tab navigation, drawers, and modal flows
Expect some rework
- Deeply custom pixel-level designs — describe the look, then iterate
- Custom Dart widgets — these won’t port, but most have simple React Native equivalents
- Marketplace integrations — some map 1:1, others may need a prompt or quick code tweak
- Complex bespoke action flows — often faster to re-describe in plain language
We intentionally don’t claim one-click migration — we’d rather set realistic expectations.
Switching checklist
A practical path, step by step.
- 1
Export your FlutterFlow spec
A plain-language description of each screen, user action, and data model is more useful than the project file itself.
- 2
List your integrations
Auth, analytics, payments, email, push, storage. Note which are must-haves before launch.
- 3
Draft the prompt
Start with a high-level description and key flows. Newly will ask follow-ups for the rest.
- 4
Rebuild one flow first
Pick the most important user journey. Re-describe it in Newly and compare the output to your FlutterFlow version.
- 5
Migrate data and users
Map tables, export your users, and plan a cutover window if you have live traffic.
- 6
Run compliance before submitting
Newly’s review-readiness checks will flag store-blockers early. Address them before you submit.
Timelines
How long a realistic switch takes.
- 1
Solo project, small app
A weekendOne to two screens and a simple backend. Most of this is spent on prompt iteration, not rebuilding.
- 2
Early-stage MVP
1–2 weeks5–10 screens, auth, database, notifications. Expect most of the rebuild in the first half, polish in the second.
- 3
Production app with users
3–6 weeksIncludes data migration, store cutover, and QA. Many teams run both in parallel for a short period.
From switchers
What teams say after they move.
“I am already farther along on Newly than I was on FlutterFlow, and I spent around 100 hours building with FlutterFlow. I’m probably less than 10 hours on Newly.”
Michael — Newly Discord· From the Newly Discord
“My app store stuff is all set up, as well as RevenueCat. I had spent some time building this app with FlutterFlow, but there are just some things that I couldn’t get it to do very well, so I switched over to Newly.”
Robert — Newly Discord· From the Newly Discord
More stories on builders who switched from FlutterFlow.
FAQ
Switching, answered.
Is there one-click migration from FlutterFlow?
No. We’re deliberately careful about claiming migration we don’t actually offer. What we do well is taking your existing spec and rebuilding the app quickly from a prompt.
How much of my app needs to be rebuilt?
Most user-facing behavior can be re-described in Newly. Very custom visuals or Dart-specific extensions usually need a second pass.
Will my users notice the switch?
If you preserve your branding, core flows, and data, most users won’t. Many teams launch the Newly version as an update to the same app record.
What happens to my FlutterFlow project?
Keep it as a reference until your Newly version is stable. There’s no rush to delete anything.