Rork
April 2025
Rork positions itself as “Cursor for mobile apps” or “idea to mobile app in minutes.” It uses AI plus the Expo/React Native stack to deliver native iOS and Android apps based on your description, promising App Store–ready builds. (rork.com)
Why it’s interesting
- Mobile-first agent. Unlike general web builders, Rork’s entire stack is aimed at native apps. It uses Expo/React Native and sets up the scaffolding, navigation, and platform-specific bits automatically.
- Production ready. Marketing claims Rork outputs “production-ready mobile apps,” not just mockups. It aims squarely at publishing to the Apple App Store and Google Play.
- Vibe coding workflow. Calling itself a “vibe coding tool,” Rork lets you iterate via natural language, similar to Cursor or Lovable but tuned for mobile patterns. Think autop-run tasks, UX tweaks, asset generation, etc.
Built-in perks
- Expo + React Native stack with Expo Router, state management, etc.
- Deployment help for App Store / Google Play packaging.
- AI design + copy to make screens look and read like bespoke apps.
- Potential integrations for payments, auth, and backend services (details evolve, but the landing page references building “complete” apps).
How I’d use it
- Prototype native experiences (fitness trackers, job search apps, habit builders) without diving into Xcode.
- Ship MVPs that need App Store deployment; Rork handles Expo configs and build steps.
- Replace no-code mobile tools (Flutterflow, Bolt, etc.) when you want actual React Native code under the hood.
Access
- Sign up at rork.com; they emphasize onboarding you via a “describe it” prompt.
- Pricing tiers and exports aren’t detailed on the marketing page, so confirm code ownership, repo access, and handoff workflows before committing.
- Keep Expo/React Native familiarity nearby if you plan to extend or self-host the generated apps long term.