Rork is a well-known AI app builder, but it changed course in 2026: it no longer builds React Native / Expo apps. New Rork apps are native Swift for iPhone and Kotlin for Android — two separate codebases — and its free plan only designs your screens; building needs a paid plan (Rork Pro is $20/month; in India, Rork Start is ₹649/month with light AI models only). If you want one React Native codebase for both stores, or you want to build before you pay, GenVibe is the closer fit.
Rork vs GenVibe at a glance
| Feature | Rork | GenVibe |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Design only (up to 35 credits/mo; building needs a plan) | Builds a working app (20 credits, no card) |
| Mobile apps | Native Swift + Kotlin (two codebases) | React Native / Expo (one codebase) |
| New Expo (React Native) projects | No longer supported | Yes |
| Web apps | Yes | Yes |
| Database + auth | Rork Cloud (beta), Rork Auth or Supabase | Supabase database + auth |
| Ways to start | Prompt, or import from GitHub, Lovable or a website | Prompt, Figma design, screenshot or GitHub repo |
| Your code | GitHub sync; editing needs a paid plan | Push to GitHub (zip download on paid plans) |
| Entry paid price | $20/mo Pro (100 credits); in India, Start ₹649/mo (40 credits, light models); Max $200–$1,800/mo | $12/mo (100 credits, every model), $9 first month |
Why people look for a Rork alternative
Rork used to build Expo (React Native) apps; it has switched to native Swift and Kotlin, and new projects can no longer use Expo. That means an iPhone app and an Android app are two separate codebases the agent has to keep in sync, instead of one shared React Native app. Its free plan also stops at design: Rork draws your screens, but turning them into a working app needs a paid plan: Rork Pro at $20/month (Rork Start at ₹649/month in India, with light AI models only), with Max running from $200 to $1,800/month.
How GenVibe compares
GenVibe builds the React Native / Expo apps Rork no longer starts: one codebase for iPhone and Android, previewed on your phone with Expo Go, plus web apps from the same tool. You can start from a prompt, a Figma design, a screenshot or a GitHub repo, the free plan builds a working app, and paid plans start at $12/month.
Rork is a strong choice if you specifically want native Swift — especially Rork Max for iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, games and widgets. If you want React Native, a free plan that builds, and a lower price, GenVibe is the better fit. See our Rork pricing breakdown on the GenVibe blog for every plan and credit cost.
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GenVibe is free to start — no credit card. Bring a prompt, a Figma design, or a screenshot, and ship a real web or mobile app in minutes. Start building with GenVibe →
Frequently asked questions
Does Rork still build React Native apps?
No. Rork switched to native Swift for iPhone and Kotlin for Android, and new projects can no longer use Expo (React Native). Existing Expo projects keep working. GenVibe builds React Native (Expo) apps.
Is there a free Rork alternative?
Yes. Rork’s free plan only designs screens; GenVibe’s free plan (20 credits, no card) builds a working React Native or web app.
Is GenVibe cheaper than Rork?
Per credit, yes. GenVibe’s paid plan is $12/month for 100 credits ($9 for the first month) with every AI model; Rork Pro is $20/month for 100 credits and Rork Max starts at $200/month. In India, Rork Start costs less per month (₹649) but gives 40 credits and light AI models only.
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