Rork vs Shipper (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Rork grades higher than Shipper: 2.8 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 9, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Rork grades higher on features and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Rork
AI builder for native iPhone, Android and web apps from a prompt
Shipper
No-code AI builder for web apps, mobile apps, stores and bots
Which one is for you
Pick Rork if
- Fits if you can't code and want a native app in the App Store or on Google Play
- Works for developers who want AI-written Swift or Kotlin to carry on with in an IDE
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you're staying free, because the free plan designs screens but can't build, test or publish an app
- Pricey if you want iPad, Apple Watch or Vision Pro apps, games or iOS widgets, which need Max from $200 a month
- Tight if you test a lot, as iOS builds and simulator sessions are charged in credits on top of the message
- Watch out: outside major markets the free plan drops to 5 design credits a month
- Skip it if you want to build Android apps on your phone, since the iPhone app shows Swift and web projects only
Pick Shipper if
- Fits if you want a web app, a bot or a Chrome extension from one description
- Works for teams, as Pro has unlimited teammates, though each is billed as a user
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 10 credits a month and web apps only
- Pricey if you build a lot, as Pro is $25 per user for 100 credits and Max is $200 for 500
- Too light for hand-editing code, as manual code editing is marked coming soon on Max
- Watch out: the pricing page also shows a $39 Pro block that does not match its $25 plan, so check at checkout
How we grade them
| 2.8GPARorkGood | 2.2GPAShipperFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CRork Pro is $20 a month, a notch above the $19 middle for builders here, for 100 credits with Build mode on iPhone, Android and web. Watch the metering: iOS builds and cloud simulator sessions cost credits on top of the message that started them. iPad, Watch and Vision Pro apps need Max, from $200. | CPro is $25 per user a month on monthly billing for 100 credits, the top of the category's range. Max is $200 for 500 credits, and no yearly price was seen. |
| Free plan and trial | CThere is a free plan and no card is wanted, but it's Design mode only: 5 design credits a day, up to 35 a month in major markets and just 5 a month elsewhere. It proposes screens and that's the lot — it cannot build, test or publish a working app. | C5 daily credits, up to 10 a month, web apps and landing pages only. You will reach that in one sitting. |
| Features | AIt covers the whole job and writes what its rivals don't: real SwiftUI for iPhone and Kotlin with Jetpack Compose for Android, not a cross-platform wrapper, plus React for the web and conversion between all three. It runs them on a cloud simulator, uploads to TestFlight and the App Store, and syncs with GitHub. | CMany project types, connectors, an AI Advisor and a Shopify-to-app tool. Manual code editing and model choice are marked coming soon, so they are not there yet. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record. You describe the app, look over the screens it proposes, watch it run on a simulator beside the chat, then submit to the store from inside the product. The credit accounting for builds and simulator time is the fiddly part. | CA web app where you build by describing. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus an iPhone app, and that app lists Swift and web projects only, so Android work stays in the browser. No Android or desktop app for building. It connects to GitHub, Supabase, Firebase, RevenueCat, TestFlight and Xcode. | BWeb with connectors to Stripe, Shopify, Google, Notion, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and Discord. |
| Best for | shipping a native app to the App Store | web apps and bots from a plain-English description |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Rork and Shipper. How we grade
Price against what you get
Rork starts at $20 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Shipper starts at $25 a month for each person and scores 2.3.
Rork scores higher and starts $5 a month lower. Of the other AI app builders on the chart, 1 scores higher than Rork for less, and 20 score higher than Shipper for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Shipper also covers chatbots.
At a glance
| Rork | Shipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $20 per month (Rork Pro) | $25 per user / month, billed monthly (Pro) |
| Free plan | Design mode only, with 5 design credits a day and up to 35 a month in major markets (5 a month elsewhere). Projects are private, but it cannot build a working app. | 5 daily credits, up to 10 a month, with Shipper hosting, public projects and unlimited collaborators. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Rork, Inc. | Shipper |
| Price read from | docs.rork.com | shipper.now |
| Checked | Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Rork
- The Free plan runs Design mode only: it proposes screens but cannot build, test or publish a working app.
- iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro apps, native games and iOS widgets need Rork Max, from $200 a month.
- iOS builds and cloud simulator sessions are charged in credits on top of the message that started them; extra credits on a paid plan cost $0.22 each.
- The iPhone app lists Swift and web projects only; Android projects do not appear in it.
Shipper
- The Free plan is limited to 5 daily credits and up to 10 a month, and builds web apps and landing pages only.
- Pro is priced per user, from 100 credits a month at $25, and the credit steps go up to 20,000 a month.
- Several Max-only features, such as selectable AI models and manual code editing, are marked coming soon.
- Pricing is shown billed monthly; no annual price was seen.
Key features
Rork
- Native iPhone, Android and web apps
- The agent writes SwiftUI for iPhone, Kotlin with Jetpack Compose for Android, and React for the web, and can convert an app between the three platforms.
- Design, Plan and Build modes
- Design mode proposes screens and a look before any code exists, Plan mode writes a plan for review, and Build mode produces working code on paid plans.
- Cloud simulator and device testing
- Apps run on a cloud iOS simulator or Android emulator beside the chat. The Rork Max iPhone app installs and runs Swift builds directly on a phone.
- Store publishing tools
- Rork uploads iPhone builds to TestFlight and the App Store, generates an AAB for Google Play, and includes an AI App Store Reviewer and Screenshot Studio.
- Rork Cloud backend
- A hosted backend that the agent provisions when an app needs to store data. It is in beta and free during the beta; Supabase and Firebase are also supported.
- GitHub sync and code access
- A two-way GitHub sync exports the project, and an iPhone app can be opened in Xcode. Editing code by hand in dev mode needs a paid plan.
Shipper
- Chat-built apps
- Describe an app and Shipper builds and hosts it; you can also edit the code by hand and export it.
- Many project types
- Websites, mobile and web apps, e-commerce stores, Chrome extensions, and WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack and Discord bots.
- Website and Shopify to app
- Project types for turning an existing website or Shopify store into a mobile app.
- AI Advisor
- A mentor-style chat that reviews a project and gives advice on copywriting, marketing, design and product architecture.
- Local business outreach
- Finds local businesses without a website or app, builds one, and prepares an email pitch to the owner.
- Connectors
- The Pro plan lists connectors such as Stripe, Shopify, Google and Notion.
Plans
Rork
Free$0
Design mode only: 5 design credits a day, up to 35 a month in major markets, and private projects. No card required.
Rork Pro$20
per month
100 credits a month with Build mode for native iPhone, Android and web apps, dev mode for editing code, and email support.
Rork MaxFrom $200
per month
1,000 credits at $200, with tiers up to 10,000 at $1,800. Adds iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro apps, native games, iOS widgets and priority chat.
CustomCustom
For more than 10,000 credits a month or enterprise terms, arranged by contacting Rork.
Shipper
Free$0
5 daily credits, up to 10 a month; builds web apps and landing pages with Shipper hosting, public projects and community support.
Pro$25
per user / month, billed monthly, for 100 credits
From 100 credits a month, up to 20,000 on larger steps; adds mobile apps, extensions and bots, connectors, unlimited teammates and AI Advisor.
Max$200
per user / month, billed monthly, for 500 credits
Everything in Pro with 500 credits and larger steps, priority support, early access and AI Employees; several Max-only features are marked coming soon.
EnterpriseCustom
Dedicated support, custom integrations, SSO and an opt-out of data training.
Ways to pay less
Rork
- By country
Rork Start, an entry plan sold only in India
Rork's plans page lists Rork Start at ₹649 a month, sold in India only and in rupees: Build mode with 40 credits a month and light models only. Rork Pro, the entry plan elsewhere, is $20 a month for 100 credits.
Shipper
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Rork or Shipper?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Rork starts at $20 per month (Rork Pro), and Shipper starts at $25 per user / month, billed monthly (Pro). One is priced for each person and the other is not, so which costs less depends on how many of you use it.
Which has a free plan, Rork or Shipper?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Rork and Shipper have a free plan.
Which platforms do Rork and Shipper run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Rork lists an iOS app. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.