The best Glide alternative for real mobile apps
Glide builds apps from spreadsheets — but they're limited web apps, not native mobile. Bilt generates real iOS and Android apps from a prompt, with native performance, full code access, and App Store publishing.
AI-generated apps, not spreadsheet wrappers
What Bilt does that Glide can't
True native mobile apps
Glide creates progressive web apps tied to spreadsheet data. Bilt generates real React Native apps that compile to native iOS and Android binaries with full platform capabilities.
No spreadsheet limitations
Glide apps are fundamentally constrained by spreadsheet data models. Bilt generates proper backend APIs and databases — no row limits, no formula workarounds, no data sync issues.
App Store publishing
Publish directly to the Apple App Store and Google Play with automated build pipelines. Glide apps can only be shared as web links — they can't be listed in app stores.
Unlimited design freedom
Glide offers pre-set layouts tied to data columns. Bilt lets you describe any design you want — the AI generates custom screens, navigation, and components without template constraints.
Voice input & real-time collaboration
We were doing the whole design-to-code pipeline manually. Bilt just... skips the middleman. Prompt goes in, native app comes out. It's genuinely weird how much faster everything moves now.
Roland Kriibi
CTO at Buildwill
A professional ecosystem beyond spreadsheets
GitHub integration
Push your generated React Native code to GitHub and manage your project with standard version control workflows.
Shareable previews
Share live app previews with teammates, stakeholders, or clients via link — no installs or accounts required.
QR code testing
Scan a QR code to instantly test your app on a real device. Go from prompt to phone in minutes.
Instant backend as a service
Spin up proper APIs, databases, and authentication in seconds — a real backend, not a Google Sheet.
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Build beyond spreadsheets
Stop being limited by spreadsheet data models. Build real native mobile apps with AI — free.
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