Fastshot is an AI-powered mobile app builder that generates production-ready native iOS and Android apps from text descriptions. Built on Expo and React Native, it handles design, code generation, backend setup, and App Store deployment — no coding required.

Do I need coding experience to use Fastshot?

No. Fastshot generates complete mobile apps from plain English descriptions. No coding, design, or technical skills are required. Simply describe your app idea and Fastshot builds it.

What kind of apps can Fastshot build?

Fastshot builds native iOS and Android mobile apps across all categories including fitness, social, productivity, business, education, e-commerce, and lifestyle apps. Apps include UI, navigation, backend (Supabase with PostgreSQL), authentication, push notifications, and monetization.

Can I deploy my app to the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. Fastshot compiles APK and AAB files for Google Play and IPA files for the App Store in the cloud. It also generates store metadata, screenshots, and submission documentation for both platforms.

Do I own the source code?

Yes. You get full ownership of the generated React Native and Expo source code. You can export it, modify it in VS Code or any IDE, or hand it to a developer. Zero vendor lock-in.

How is Fastshot different from web app builders like Bolt.new or Lovable?

Bolt.new and Lovable generate web applications that run in a browser. Fastshot generates true native mobile apps using React Native and Expo that compile to iOS and Android binaries with full device API access including camera, GPS, push notifications, and biometrics.

Can I use Bolt.new to build a mobile app?

Bolt.new builds web applications, not native mobile apps. You could build a responsive web app that works on mobile browsers, but it would not have native performance, push notifications, or app store presence. For native mobile apps, use Fastshot.

Is Bolt.new better than Fastshot for web apps?

Yes. Bolt.new is excellent for web applications. Fastshot is purpose-built for native mobile apps. They serve different needs. If you want a website or web app, Bolt.new is a great choice. If you want a mobile app on the App Store, use Fastshot.

Can I convert a Bolt.new project to a mobile app?

Not directly. Web code from Bolt.new would need to be rewritten for mobile. The faster approach is to describe your app to Fastshot and generate a native mobile version directly. The AI can replicate features from your web app in native mobile code.

Does Fastshot work like Bolt.new but for mobile?

Conceptually, yes. Both use AI to generate code from natural language descriptions. Bolt.new generates web applications. Fastshot generates native mobile applications using the Expo stack. The workflow is similar: describe, generate, iterate, deploy.

Which should I use for a startup MVP?

It depends on your product. If your MVP is a web dashboard or SaaS tool, Bolt.new is great. If your MVP is a consumer-facing mobile app that needs push notifications, native performance, and app store presence, Fastshot is the right choice.

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ByElvira Dzhuraeva

Published: Dec 31, 2025Last updated: Mar 24, 2026

Bolt.new for Mobile Apps?
Try Fastshot Instead

Bolt.new is an excellent AI tool for building web applications quickly. But it generates web code, not native mobile apps. If you need an app on the App Store and Google Play, Fastshot is what you are looking for.

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What Is Bolt.new and How Does Fastshot Compare?

Bolt.new by StackBlitz is an AI-powered development environment that generates full-stack web applications from prompts. It runs entirely in the browser using WebContainers technology, producing React, Next.js, and other web framework code. It is one of the most impressive AI coding tools for web development.

However, Bolt.new is designed exclusively for web applications. It generates HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that runs in a browser. It cannot produce native mobile apps, cannot generate React Native code, and cannot create builds for the App Store or Google Play. If you try to build a mobile app with Bolt.new, you will get a responsive website, not a native app.

Fastshot is purpose-built for native mobile app development. Like Bolt.new, you describe what you want in natural language. But instead of web code, Fastshot generates React Native + Expo projects with native navigation, device API access, push notifications, and a Supabase backend. The output is a real mobile app you can preview on your phone and deploy to app stores.

If you need a native mobile app, try our [AI mobile app builder](/ai-app-builder) to get started.

Bolt.new vs Fastshot Comparison

Feature	Bolt.new	Fastshot
Output Type	Web application (React/Next.js)	Native mobile app (React Native + Expo)
Platform	Browser only	iOS + Android native
App Store Deploy	Not supported	Cloud builds for APK/AAB/IPA
Push Notifications	Web push only	Native APNs + FCM
Device APIs	Browser APIs only	Camera, GPS, biometrics, Bluetooth
Backend	Varies, often requires setup	Supabase included automatically
Preview	Browser preview	Live preview on your phone
Source Code	Exportable web code	Exportable React Native project

Why Fastshot for Mobile Apps

True Native Output

Fastshot generates native mobile code that compiles to real iOS and Android apps. Bolt.new generates web code that runs in a browser. The performance and user experience difference is significant.

App Store Deployment

Fastshot compiles your app remotely, producing IPA files for the App Store and APK/AAB files for Google Play. You cannot submit a Bolt.new project to app stores without rebuilding it entirely.

On-Device Preview

Preview your app on your actual phone by scanning a QR code. See how it really feels with native gestures, animations, and transitions. Bolt.new preview is limited to a browser window.

Mobile-First AI

Fastshot AI understands mobile patterns: tab navigation, stack navigation, pull-to-refresh, swipe gestures, modal sheets, and platform-specific design guidelines. Bolt.new AI is optimized for web patterns.

Integrated Backend

Every Fastshot app comes with Supabase providing authentication, PostgreSQL database, file storage, and real-time subscriptions. No additional configuration required.

Push Notification Support

Fastshot configures push notifications using Expo push tokens. Users receive reliable notifications through native iOS and Android notification systems, not browser-based web push.

Bolt.new vs Fastshot FAQ

Build Native Mobile Apps with AI

Love what Bolt.new does for web? Fastshot does the same for native mobile. Describe your app, generate React Native code, and deploy to app stores.

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About the Author

Elvira Dzhuraeva

Elvira Dzhuraeva is an expert in AI mobile app development and React Native. A former Senior Product Manager at Google specializing in AI/ML and Generative AI, she is the Founder of Fastshot (YC-backed) and a founding contributor to Kubeflow.

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Bolt.new for Mobile Apps?Try Fastshot Instead