Bolt builds web apps. Bilt builds native mobile apps
Bolt.new runs a full dev environment in your browser via WebContainers. But WebContainers can't compile native iOS and Android binaries. Bilt is purpose-built for native mobile.
The mobile gap
Bolt.new is incredible for full-stack web development in the browser. But browser sandboxes can't access native mobile toolchains. That's where Bilt picks up.
What Bolt.new does well
- Full-stack web apps in browser
- WebContainer-based development
- Node.js & npm in browser
- Deploy to web platforms
- AI-powered coding assistance
What Bilt adds
- Native iOS & Android apps
- App Store & Google Play publishing
- Camera, GPS, Bluetooth & device APIs
- Push notifications
- iOS simulator in your browser
- Live preview on your phone
Feature comparison
Built for native mobile
Chat-based app creation
Describe your app in natural language and Bilt generates a full React Native codebase. Same prompt-based workflow as Bolt, but targeting native mobile.
iOS simulator in your browser
Preview your app on a real iOS simulator streamed to your browser. No Mac or Xcode required. Test gestures, navigation, and native behavior.
One-click App Store publishing
Publish to the Apple App Store and Google Play with automated build pipelines. Bolt deploys to web — Bilt deploys to app stores.
Instant backend & APIs
Spin up databases, authentication, and APIs automatically. Your app gets a production-ready backend without separate tooling.
“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
Frequently asked questions
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Bolt handles your web app. Bilt handles your mobile app. Together, you've got full coverage.