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AppFactory vs Codebase

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AppFactory compared with Codebase
DetailAppFactory logo AppFactoryCodebase logo Codebase
What it doesAn MCP server that turns your coding agent into a complete iOS app studio Build anything. Own everything. Describe an app, watch the AI build it live, then download the source.
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelPaid Not given
PricingFounding member price: $99 USD one time payment (first 10 buyers only). Regular price: $149 USD one time payment. No subscription. Includes all updates. The services you enable bill separately: Apple Developer Program $99/year, Supabase and RevenueCat start free. Free plan with 1,000 credits/month; Indie $16/month with 2,000 credits; Builder $33/month with 8,000 credits; Pro $65/month with 25,000 credits. Credits never expire on paid tiers. 1 credit equals $0.001 at each model's retail rate.
Key features
  • Live App Store data scoring for idea validation (0-100 niche score)
  • App Store keyword research and ASO
  • Automated design generation studying category leaders
  • SwiftUI app generation with onboarding, paywalls and tests
  • Backend setup with Supabase and AI proxy
  • Subscription setup with RevenueCat and StoreKit
  • Multilingual screenshot and App Preview generation
  • TestFlight deployment with signing and archiving
  • Post-launch growth tools (slideshows and rating requests)
  • AppFactory Dashboard plugin for real-time monitoring
  • Live preview showing every file and change in real-time
  • Conversational edits using plain English commands
  • Support for multiple tech stacks including React, Vue, Svelte, and TypeScript
  • Code never used for model training, prompts stay private
  • Download full source code or deploy directly when ready
  • Choice of open-weight models including MiniMax, Kimi, and MiMo
  • One-click deploy for paid plans
  • Build onchain apps with Base blockchain integration
  • Voice input for app descriptions
  • Community gallery with templates and project remixing
What makes it different
  • All checks run before upload, not after rejection
  • Works offline for 30 days between weekly license checks
  • Every update included with no subscription or per-app fees
  • No vendor lock-in: download source code and run it anywhere
  • Use open-weight models instead of proprietary frontier models
  • Code never trained on by AI models for privacy and security
  • Real-time live preview and agentic build loop for fast iteration
  • First build free with no credit card required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)23
Citation Flow (Majestic)2120
Referring domains (Majestic)56

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