What Defines a Top App Builder?
A top app builder combines ease of use with professional-quality output. It should let anyone create mobile apps without coding while producing results that compete with apps built by expert developers.
The app builder landscape includes many options, from simple drag-and-drop tools to advanced platforms. Top app builders stand out by generating native code, offering full customization, and providing paths to both app stores.
Fastshot has emerged as a top app builder by leveraging AI in ways traditional tools cannot match. Instead of assembling pre-built blocks, you describe your app naturally and receive generated code tailored to your specific requirements.
Professional quality, code ownership, and deployment simplicity make a top app builder. Fastshot delivers on all three while reducing development time from months to days.
Features of a Top App Builder
Intelligent Code Generation
The best tools understand context and generate appropriate solutions. Fastshot AI creates complete app architectures from natural language descriptions.
Native Application Output
Top app builders produce apps that feel native to each platform. Fastshot generates React Native code that compiles to true iOS and Android apps.
Complete Code Access
Professional development requires code ownership. Export your complete project and continue development with any tools or team.
Integrated DevOps
Cloud builds eliminate local toolchain complexity. Generate signed binaries for both platforms without installing Xcode or Android Studio.
Backend Infrastructure
Modern apps need backends. Fastshot includes Supabase for authentication, database, storage, and serverless functions.
Real Device Testing
Test on actual hardware before launch. Preview your app on real iPhones and Android devices instantly.
Top App Builders Compared
| Feature | Fastshot | FlutterFlow | Adalo | Thunkable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI code generation | Yes | Limited | No | No |
| Native code output | React Native | Flutter | Web wrapper | Web wrapper |
| Code export | Full access | Paid plans | Limited | Limited |
| Backend included | Supabase | Firebase | Built-in | Airtable |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Hours | Hours | Hours |
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About the Author
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.