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Product

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What does Bilt do?

Bilt builds native iOS apps from a text description. You describe your app in plain English — either in the dashboard or through an AI agent via MCP — and Bilt’s AI generates React Native code, builds the app, and gives you a live preview in the browser.

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Is Bilt just turning my website into a webview?

No. Bilt generates native apps using React Native — real iOS binaries, not a webview wrapper. You get native performance, access to device APIs (camera, GPS, notifications), and App Store distribution.

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How is Bilt different from other AI app builders?

  • Native output — React Native apps, not web-based hybrids
  • Live iOS simulator — Cloud-streamed simulator in the browser, no Mac required
  • Full lifecycle — From idea to App Store in one platform
  • MCP integration — AI agents can build and deploy apps autonomously
  • Code ownership — Export clean source code anytime, no lock-in

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How fast can I go from idea to working app?

Minutes for a first working version. Describe the app, Bilt builds it, you get a live preview. Iteration is conversational — each message refines the app in real time.

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Dashboard & building

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Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in the browser. The iOS simulator, the build pipeline, and the development environment are all cloud-hosted. You just need a browser and an internet connection.

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Can I attach images or screenshots?

Yes. Attach screenshots, mockups, or design references to your chat messages. The AI uses them to match the design you want.

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Can I undo changes the AI made?

Each change is a separate workflow. You can send a new message to revert changes or ask the AI to go back to a previous state. If you’ve connected GitHub, you also have full git history.

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What happens to my project if I stop my subscription?

Your projects remain accessible. You can view them, export code, and access your data. Active building features depend on your plan.

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Backend & integrations

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Can I add a database to my app?

Yes. Connect Supabase for a full PostgreSQL backend with authentication, real-time data, and row-level security. The AI generates all the connection code.

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Can I connect to my own backend or API?

Bilt can generate code that calls external APIs. Describe the API endpoints and the AI will integrate them. For complex existing backends, you may need to extend the exported code.

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How does GitHub integration work?

Connect a GitHub repo and Bilt automatically syncs your code. You can mirror changes one-way or set up two-way sync. Every AI change is committed to the repo.

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Code & ownership

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Do I own the code?

Yes. You can export the full React Native source anytime. The code is standard React Native — no proprietary formats, no Bilt dependencies. See Code Export.

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Can I continue development outside Bilt?

Absolutely. Export or clone from GitHub, then open in Xcode, VS Code, or any editor. The codebase follows standard React Native conventions.

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Publishing

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Can I publish to the App Store?

Yes. Bilt supports the full App Store submission flow — certificates, provisioning profiles, cloud builds via Expo/EAS, TestFlight, and App Store submission. See the deploy guide.

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How can I share my app for testing?

  • Preview links — Every project has a shareable URL for live testing in the browser
  • TestFlight — Submit builds to TestFlight for iOS beta testing
  • Public projects — Make your project public for anyone to discover

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MCP & AI agents

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What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that lets AI assistants use external tools. Bilt’s MCP server gives AI agents 8 tools to create, build, deploy, and manage mobile apps. See the API Reference.

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Which AI clients work with Bilt?

Claude Desktop, Cursor, OpenClaw, and any MCP-compatible client. See MCP Quickstart for setup.

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Can AI agents build apps without human involvement?

Yes. An agent can create a project, describe the app, monitor the build, and retrieve the preview URL — fully autonomously. This is how tools like OpenClaw use Bilt.

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Pricing & plans

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Is Bilt free?

Bilt offers a free tier to get started. Paid plans provide additional build tokens, higher rate limits, and premium features. See bilt.me for current pricing.

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What are tokens?

Tokens are the credits used for AI build operations. Each plan includes a token allocation. You can purchase additional token packs if you need more.

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Getting help