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 users submit their own reviews and ratings?

Yes. Fastshot generates review forms with ratings, text reviews, and photos so your community helps curate the best local recommendations.

Does the app include interactive maps?

Absolutely. Fastshot generates map views with location pins, clustering for dense areas, directions, and distance calculations to each point of interest.

Can I create curated "best of" lists?

Describe curated lists in your spec. Fastshot generates editorial list screens like "Best Brunch Spots" or "Hidden Gems" that you can populate and update.

Is the content easy to update and manage?

All content lives in your Supabase database. You can add, edit, or remove places through the database dashboard or build an admin interface.

Can users save places to a personal favorites list?

Yes. Fastshot generates favorite and save functionality so users can build personal lists of places to visit and revisit.

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ByElvira Dzhuraeva

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

Build a Local Guide App
— Discover Hidden Gems

Create a local city guide app with points of interest, reviews, maps, and curated recommendations.

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Why Build a Local Guide App?

Local guide apps help visitors and residents discover the best a city has to offer. From restaurants to attractions, curated recommendations beat generic search results.

A local guide app needs location-based content, categories, reviews, map integration, and curated lists — content-driven features that benefit from a native mobile experience.

Fastshot generates a native local guide with points of interest, category browsing, reviews, interactive maps, and saved favorites for iOS and Android.

You can build this local guide app using our [AI mobile app builder](/ai-app-builder) — describe what you want and get a working native app in minutes.

Key Features for Your Local Guide App

Points of interest, curated lists, and interactive maps — help visitors and locals find the best a city has to offer.

Points of Interest

Browse local restaurants, attractions, shops, and activities with details and photos.

Category Browsing

Filter by category — food, nightlife, culture, outdoors, shopping — for targeted discovery.

Reviews & Ratings

Read and write reviews with ratings to help others find the best local spots.

Interactive Map

View all locations on a map with clustering, directions, and distance information.

Curated Lists

Browse curated best-of lists like top restaurants, free activities, and hidden gems.

Saved Places

Save favorite spots and create personal lists for future visits and sharing.

How to Build a Local Guide App with Fastshot

Choose Your City or Niche

Tell Fastshot about your local guide: a specific city, a type of venue (coffee shops, bookstores), or a curated experience (food tours, street art). Describe what makes your guide unique.

AI Maps Out the Experience

Fastshot generates point-of-interest listings, category filters, review systems, interactive maps, and curated lists — all powered by Supabase for content management.

Explore Your Own Neighborhood

Preview on your phone. Browse nearby spots, read a review, check the map, and save a favorite to test the discovery experience in your own city.

Guide Explorers Everywhere

Cloud builds produce your app. Publish and help visitors and locals discover places they would never find on their own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Be the Guide Your City Deserves

Describe the local discovery experience you want to create. Fastshot generates listings, maps, and curated recommendations — natively on both platforms.

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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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Build a Local Guide App— Discover Hidden Gems