Framer builds websites. Bilt builds native mobile apps
Framer creates stunning, interactive websites. But websites aren't mobile apps — your customers expect a native App Store experience. Bilt generates real native apps from prompts.
The mobile gap
Framer is unmatched for building beautiful, interactive websites. But a Framer site and a native mobile app serve fundamentally different purposes.
What Framer does well
- Interactive website design
- Animations & micro-interactions
- CMS & dynamic content
- Responsive design
- Custom domains & hosting
What Bilt adds
- Native iOS & Android apps
- App Store & Google Play publishing
- Camera, GPS, Bluetooth & device APIs
- Push notifications
- Offline capabilities
- Live preview on your phone
Feature comparison
Built for native mobile
AI-powered app creation
Framer uses visual design. Bilt uses AI prompts — describe your app and get a complete React Native codebase instantly.
iOS simulator in your browser
Preview your app on a real iOS simulator. Test native gestures and behavior without a Mac.
One-click App Store publishing
Framer publishes to the web. Bilt publishes to the App Store and Google Play.
Own your code
Framer doesn't give you source code. Bilt pushes clean React Native code to GitHub. Full ownership, zero lock-in.
“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
Build mobile apps with other tools
Website + mobile app = full coverage
Framer handles your website. Bilt handles your mobile app. Give customers the native experience they expect.