# Rork

> Build native iPhone, Android and web apps by chatting with an AI agent

- Category: [Coding AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/coding-ai)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://rork.com
- Platforms: Web
- Made by: Rork, Inc.
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/rork

## Overview

Rork is a browser-based AI app builder that turns plain-language descriptions into mobile and web apps. Users chat with an agent that designs the screens, writes the code, runs the app in a cloud simulator next to the chat, and submits builds to the App Store, Google Play or a web address. According to its documentation, Rork writes native Swift (SwiftUI) for iPhone, Kotlin (Jetpack Compose) for Android, and Vite and React for the web.

## Key features

- Chat-Based App Building
- Design, Plan and Build Modes
- Native Swift and Kotlin Output
- Cloud Simulator
- Rork Cloud Backend
- Store Publishing Tools
- GitHub Sync and Imports
- Generated Assets and Games
- Element Selection and Version History

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Design mode for sketching app screens
- **Rork Pro** ($20/month): Build and publish native iPhone, Android and web apps
- **Rork Max** ($200/month): Heavier use with Apple-platform extras

## Best for

- Turning an app idea into a working native iPhone
- Android or web app and publishing it to the stores

## Who uses it

- Non-technical founders
- Indie developers
- Product designers
- Small startups
- Agencies

## Strengths

- Produces native Swift, Kotlin and React code rather than webview wrappers, per its docs.
- Covers the full path to release, including TestFlight, App Store and Google Play submission helpers.
- Pro plan starts at $20/month with 100 credits.
- Built-in backend (free in beta) plus Supabase and Firebase options.
- Imports projects from GitHub, Lovable, Bolt, v0 and other builders.

## Limitations

- The Free plan is Design mode only; building needs a paid plan.
- Rork Max starts at $200/month, and credits cannot be topped up separately.
- Max apps are iOS-only and cannot be published to Google Play or run on the web.
- iOS builds and cloud simulator sessions consume extra credits.

## Not recommended for

- Teams needing a public API or on-premise deployment, or Android and web publishing from Rork Max apps (Max apps are iOS-only)

## Integrations

- GitHub
- Supabase
- Firebase
- RevenueCat
- Apple App Store
- TestFlight
- Google Play
- Xcode

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8.5/10
- Feature Depth: 8/10
- Value for Money: 7/10
- Performance & Speed: 7.5/10
- Documentation & Support: 8/10

## Alternatives

- [Massvai](https://finderatlas.com/tools/massvai): Turn a prompt into an exportable full-stack Next.js app with Supabase and Vercel deploy ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/massvai-vs-rork))
- [Base44](https://finderatlas.com/tools/base44): Describe an app in plain language and get a working app with backend and hosting ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/base44-vs-rork))
- [Lovable](https://finderatlas.com/tools/lovable): Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/lovable-vs-rork))
- [v0 by Vercel](https://finderatlas.com/tools/v0): Describe an app in plain language and get a working Next.js project to deploy ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/rork-vs-v0))
- [Replit](https://finderatlas.com/tools/replit): Describe an app in plain language and build, test and publish it in one browser workspace ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/replit-vs-rork))
- [Bolt](https://finderatlas.com/tools/bolt-new): Describe an app or website in chat and publish it with built-in hosting and database ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/bolt-new-vs-rork))
- [Anything](https://finderatlas.com/tools/anything): Describe an idea in plain English and get a working web or mobile app ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/anything-vs-rork))
- [Emergent](https://finderatlas.com/tools/emergent): Describe an app in plain language and get a hosted web or mobile product ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/emergent-vs-rork))

## Recent updates

- 2025-05-01: Rork's blog listing states it raised $2.8M pre-seed

## FAQ

**Is Rork free?**

Rork has a Free plan limited to Design mode with 35 credits a month in major markets (5 per day cap). Building and publishing apps needs Rork Pro ($20/month) or Rork Max (from $200/month).

**What is the difference between Rork Pro and Rork Max?**

Pro builds iPhone, Android and web apps. Max, from $200/month, includes more credits and adds iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, native games, iOS widgets and priority chat support. Max apps are iOS-only.

**Can I buy more credits if I run out?**

Not separately. You can upgrade to a higher plan or wait for the monthly reset. Rork says it does not charge credits for AI errors.

**Can I build a web app with Rork?**

Yes. Web apps are built with Vite and React and can be published to an address on rork.app, according to the docs.

**Is the Rork Max iPhone app on the App Store?**

No. The docs say it is installed over USB from a Mac or Windows PC, needs iOS 18 or later, and is rolling out to selected accounts.

**Does Rork still build Expo apps?**

Rork's docs say it switched from Expo (React Native) to Swift after internal benchmarks; existing Expo projects keep working.