MVP app builder — prototype to installable app
In one sentence
BuildMyAPK is an MVP app builder: turn a product description into an installable mobile MVP with live preview, chat iteration, and export. Use it to validate before you hire. It does not submit to the App Store or Play Store for you.
BuildMyAPK product team · Editors · Updated 2026-08-28
First preview
9 min median to first preview
Stack
Expo + React Native
Regions
US, UK, Canada, EU
Checked 2026-09-04 · 168 projects (last 90 days)
Best for
- BuildMyAPK. Best for a founder who needs a clickable phone demo and Expo source this week.
- Hiring a mobile team first. Best after you already know the product is worth building.
Comparison
MVP app builder workflow
Describe core flows only — skip edge cases. Preview, demo to users, iterate in chat, export when validated.
When you already have a site
If the product already lives on the web, start from website-to-app instead of a blank prompt. You keep the brand and still get Expo screens.
Price
Free (AI providers charge $5); Pro $29 (147 credits); Pro+ $49 (297 credits). Checked 2026-08-31 on the pricing page.
How to start
Create an account, open the dashboard, and describe the product in one sentence — or paste a website URL. Preview the live app in a phone frame, iterate in chat, then export source or run a cloud build for APK or IPA.
Honest limits
- BuildMyAPK. Not a finished store listing, not one-click publish, and not a visual designer.
- A hired team. Slow and expensive before you have demand.
Sources
FAQ
How fast can I build an MVP?
First preview in minutes. Polish takes follow-up chat sessions.
What do I show investors?
A live phone preview, then an APK or IPA from the same project. Not a slide deck.