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BuildMyAPK works in four steps: describe the app, wait for a live phone preview, chat to refine the same project, then export source or build an APK. The AI writes a real Expo app in a cloud sandbox — you stay in the browser.

BuildMyAPK product team · Editors · Updated 2026-08-28

What happens after you hit send

A coding agent writes project files in an isolated sandbox, starts Metro, and returns a preview URL. Follow-ups restore the last snapshot, patch files, and refresh the same preview.

What you can add later

Optional Express/Mongo backend, website URL brand import, Expo Go QR, USB install via Device Bridge after an EAS artifact exists.

FAQ

How long until I see a preview?

First generation is a full app build in the sandbox, so it takes longer than a follow-up edit. Stay on the project page; the preview appears when the job finishes.

Can I change the app after the first generation?

Yes. Chat follow-ups keep editing the same project — screens, layout, theme, and flows.

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