Thunkable

Build native iOS, Android, and web apps without code — now with AI-powered app generation.

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Overview

Thunkable is a no-code app builder that combines AI-powered prompts, a visual drag-and-drop editor, and developer tools so anyone — designers, founders, educators, and product teams — can turn ideas into native iOS, Android, and web apps quickly. Use the AI Builder to generate full projects from prompts, refine with Discuss Mode, edit code directly when needed, and publish to App Stores or the web.

Description

Thunkable: The Best No-Code App Builder for AI-powered Apps

Thunkable is a complete, no-code platform that helps you turn ideas into fully functional iOS, Android, and web apps without writing traditional code. Built for individuals, teams, and organizations, it combines AI prompts, visual design, and developer tools in a single, easy-to-use workspace.

Why choose Thunkable

  • Move from idea to launch faster with AI-enabled tooling and a design-first workflow.
  • Build, test, and publish apps without leaving the platform.
  • Access a range of plans that fit solo creators, teams, and enterprises, with generous tokens and project limits.
  • Trusted by industry leaders and millions of builders around the world.

Core Features

  • AI Builder: Turn simple prompts into complete apps in minutes. Start with a concept, then refine with AI-assisted guidance to produce production-ready features.
  • Discuss Mode: Plan your project, troubleshoot issues, and guide code changes with full visibility and control. Design before you build to reduce mistakes and iteration time.
  • Image Generation: Create visuals in-app with built-in image generation or upload your own images to keep visuals fresh and on-brand.
  • Code Editor: Begin with AI, then fine-tune with direct code edits for a hybrid development approach.
  • Version History: Review, revert, and manage past iterations quickly to keep your project safe and organized.
  • Publishing Made Easy: Launch native mobile apps to Apple App Store, Google Play, and the web with a few clicks. Distinguish between testing (brief, expiring downloads) and distribution (shared with end users).

How It Works

  • Idea to App with AI: Use prompts to generate app ideas, UI flows, and features, then iterate to a polished product.
  • Visual Design to Production: Plan visually, build with AI, and publish—without juggling multiple tools.
  • Full Lifecycle: From concept to testing to live app, all in one platform with ongoing updates and improvements.

Plans and What You Get

  • Free: Great for trying Thunkable. Includes a base amount of AI tokens, a few public projects, and per-project limits to explore the platform.
  • Accelerator: Designed for fast-moving builders. More AI tokens and project capacity to prototype and test quickly.
  • Builder: For experienced app builders with more private projects, more tokens, and expanded testing and publishing options.
  • Advanced: For teams building complex apps, with higher token limits, unlimited projects, and priority support.
  • Education: Special pricing and plans for students, teachers, and districts—making mobile development affordable in education.
  • Private vs Public Projects: Paid plans include private projects; free users typically work with public projects. Private projects stay private unless shared with other paid subscribers.

Token and project details (high level): - AI Tokens: Used for generative AI features; different plans include different token allotments. - Public/Private Projects: Public projects are visible in the gallery; private projects stay private to your team on paid plans. - Publishing: A live app can be published to stores and the web; testing downloads expire, while distribution downloads are shareable externally.

Use Cases

  • Field services, employee management, consumer apps, customer engagement, and education.
  • Rapid MVPs, internal tools, and customer-facing apps with built-in AI and visuals.

Get Started

  • Start for free or pick a plan that fits your needs.
  • Sign up and begin transforming your idea into a live, publishable app today.
Features
What you're building
The technical artifact this tool produces
Web app
Mobile app
App type
The domain or industry the built app is intended for
Business app
Productivity
How you build
The interface and interaction model used to create the app
Prompt / chat
Visual drag & drop
Code editor
The builder runs as
How and where the builder tool itself is accessed
Web app
Min skill level
The minimum technical skill level required to use the builder effectively
Beginner
Coding required
The degree to which writing code is necessary
Code optional
Includes
Built-in components and capabilities the tool provides out of the box
UI builder
Backend logic
Database
Auth / user management
API layer
Custom domain
Whether the tool allows publishing the app under a custom domain
Export formats
File formats or frameworks the tool can export the app as
HTML / CSS / JS
ZIP
APK / IPA
You own / can export the code
Whether the user can export and fully own the underlying source code
Enterprise features
Advanced features typically required by teams and organizations
Role-based permissions
White-labeling
Pricing
Available pricing and access models
Free plan available
Paid
Pricing
Thunkable Plans ( Tiered )
Free (2,000 AI tokens, 3 Public Projects, 5 Screens Per Project)
$0 /mo
Accelerator (20,000 AI tokens, 1 Private Project, 10 Screens Per Project)
$18 /mo
Builder (50,000 AI tokens, 10 Private Projects, 1 Published App)
$37 /mo
Advanced (100,000 AI tokens, ∞ Private Projects, ∞ Published Apps)
$99 /mo
Enterprise (custom / request pricing)
Education (custom / discounted for students & educators)
User Reviews
1,247 reviews
MK
Marcus K.
✔ Verified·SaaS Founder·Used 2 years
4.8
★★★★★
Overall
Ease of use
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
4.5
Value
4.8
Support
4.5
Scalability
4.8
Plugins
5.0
Built my entire SaaS on Bubble — $40k MRR now

I was skeptical about no-code but Bubble proved me wrong. I built a B2B client portal with complex permissions, Stripe billing, and real-time notifications. The learning curve is real — give yourself 2–3 weeks — but once it clicks, you're unstoppable. Performance has been solid at our scale.

SaaSB2BStripe
SP
Sara P.
✔ Verified·Designer → Builder·Used 8 months
3.9
★★★★☆
Overall
Ease of use
2.5
Features
5.0
Performance
3.0
Value
4.0
Support
4.5
Scalability
3.5
Plugins
4.5
Incredibly powerful, but the learning curve is steep

Coming from Webflow, Bubble felt overwhelming at first. The editor UX isn't as polished, and performance on complex apps can feel sluggish. That said, nothing else lets you build a full database-driven app without code. The community forums are excellent — almost every problem has been solved by someone.

Webflow migrantDesign
JL
James L.
✔ Verified·Product Manager·Used 3 months
3.1
★★★☆☆
Overall
Ease of use
3.5
Features
4.5
Performance
3.0
Value
1.5
Support
3.0
Scalability
2.5
Plugins
4.0
Great for MVPs, but pricing scales poorly

Used Bubble to ship our MVP in 6 weeks, which was genuinely impressive. But once we needed real capacity, the jump from Growth to Team ($29 to $529/mo) was brutal for a bootstrapped startup. The server unit model is also confusing to reason about. Would love a mid-tier option.

MVPPricing concernBootstrapped
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Latest Updates
Mar 2025
Major
AI Autocomplete in Workflow Editor

Bubble now suggests the next workflow action based on your current logic using an embedded AI assistant — dramatically speeds up building complex multi-step flows.

Feb 2025
Improvement
Responsive Engine 2.0

Completely redesigned responsive layout system with per-breakpoint controls. Existing apps auto-migrate with one-click. Mobile apps now build 3× faster.

Jan 2025
Major
Native Git-style Version Branches

Team plan subscribers can now create development branches, make changes in isolation, and merge them back — similar to Git branching. Long requested by professional teams.

Dec 2024
Fix
Database Performance Improvements

Fixed significant performance degradation on apps with 1M+ rows caused by query planner regression. Apps now load 40–60% faster under heavy data loads.

Nov 2024
Improvement
Improved Plugin API v3

Rebuilt plugin API with TypeScript support, better error handling, and a new sandbox testing environment. Developer documentation fully rewritten.

Frequently Asked Questions
The number of tokens used depends on how complicated the task is. Generating an image can use up more tokens than chatting with the Chatbot Helper.
Yes. Tokens expire and replenish at the end of your billing cycle for monthly plans. For example, Accelerator users with 20,000 tokens who used 3,000 will have their balance replenished to 20,000 at the next billing period. For annual plans, tokens replenish at the beginning of the next month.
AI tokens are platform credits used when you use Thunkable’s generative AI features. Each generative action consumes some tokens from your balance. Each plan includes a fixed allotment of tokens; once used you can purchase more.
All users can join the Community. Paid plans include in-product messaging support. Advanced users receive priority email support. For assistance, Thunkable recommends contacting the Creator Success team via the in-product chat icon.
Yes. You need developer accounts/licenses from Google and Apple to publish apps; these may be one-time or annual fees. Additionally, you must maintain an active Thunkable subscription for published apps to remain active.
Public projects are visible in the Public Gallery for anyone to preview and remix. Private projects are not visible in the Gallery. Use private projects to protect new or novel work.
No. The active app is based on a project's App (Bundle) ID. You can publish the same project to Google Play, Apple App Store, or the Web. Builder plan allows one live app (by bundle ID); Advanced allows unlimited published apps.
Private projects can only be shared with other paid subscribers. If you share a project with another user, they can also share it or make it public.
Yes. The Free plan does not include private projects. All paid plans include private projects. Downgrading to Free will put projects into read-only mode and they may be deleted after long inactivity.
If your subscription expires, private projects are set to private read-only mode and you cannot edit them unless you renew. Published apps may become unavailable to end users unless you are on Pro or Business plans, which keep published apps unaffected.
Testing downloads are for installing and testing an app on a device and expire after 72 hours. Distribution downloads can be circulated outside app stores and do not expire as long as your paid subscription remains active.
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ToolStack Verdict
9.1
Exceptional

Bubble remains the gold standard for full-stack no-code development. The power ceiling is unmatched — if you're willing to climb the learning curve, you can build virtually anything. Best for ambitious founders and product teams.

Pros

  • Full-stack in one tool
  • Huge plugin ecosystem
  • Real-time features built-in
  • Thriving community

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • No code export
  • Performance at scale
  • Pricing jump is large
Quick Facts
Founded2012
HeadquartersNew York, USA
Funding$100M+ (Series A)
Users4M+ builders
Apps built2M+ total
Free planYes
Pricing from$29/mo
CategoryVisual App Builder
Mobile appsWeb only
Open sourceNo
Last reviewedMar 2025
Best For
SaaS MVPs & startups
Marketplaces & directories
Client portals & dashboards
Community platforms
Native mobile apps
Static marketing sites