Rork vs Vibecode
We give Rork a 3.2 GPA and Vibecode a 3.4, out of 4.0. Rork grades higher on the free plan. Vibecode grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
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
Vibecode
AI builder for native iOS, cross-platform mobile and web apps
How we grade them
| 3.2GPARorkVery good | 3.4GPAVibecodeVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BRork Pro is $20 a month, about what AI app builders usually charge, for 100 credits and Build mode on iPhone, Android and web. iOS builds and simulator sessions cost credits on top of the message that started them. iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro apps need Max, from $200. | BPlus is $200 a year, which is $16.67 a month, or $20 monthly. About what AI app builders charge. You get $20 of credits a month, and Vibecode says a dollar of credits buys a dollar of AI at the providers' own rates. Code download and SSH wait for Pro at $50. |
| Free plan and trial | BThere is a free plan, and it needs no card, but it's Design mode only. You get 5 design credits a day, up to 35 a month in major markets and 5 a month elsewhere. It proposes screens. It can't build, test or publish a working app. | CThe first app build on a new account is free, and that's it. No credits are added, so anything after that build needs a paid plan or auto-reload. That makes it a trial, not a free plan, and the listing doesn't say whether it needs a card. |
| Features | AIt writes SwiftUI for iPhone, Kotlin with Jetpack Compose for Android and React for the web, and converts an app between the three. Apps run on a cloud simulator beside the chat. It uploads to TestFlight and the App Store, makes the file for Google Play, and syncs both ways with GitHub. | ANative Swift for iPhone and iPad, React Native for iPhone and Android, or a web app. One prompt adds a database, logins and file storage. A built-in wizard builds, signs and uploads to the App Store, and Pro lets you download the Xcode project or carry on over SSH in Cursor. |
| Ease of use | BYou describe the app, look over the screens it proposes, then see it run on a simulator next to the chat. Store submission happens inside the product. We have no App Store rating on record for it, so a B. | A4.65 from about 3,300 App Store ratings. You prompt from your phone or a browser, and iOS projects run on a cloud simulator, so there's no Mac and no Xcode to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, plus an iPhone app, and that app lists Swift and web projects only. No Android or desktop app is listed for building. It connects to GitHub, Supabase, Firebase, RevenueCat, TestFlight and Xcode. | AYou build on the web, iPhone or Android. It connects to RevenueCat, Stripe, Supabase, Firebase and Expo, and Pro hooks up to Cursor over SSH. One catch: a native Swift project runs on Apple devices only. |
| Best for | shipping a native app to the App Store | building a real iPhone app without owning a Mac |
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 Vibecode. How we grade
Where they differ
- Rork starts at $20 per month (Rork Pro). Vibecode starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($200); $20 billed monthly (Plus).
- Rork has a free plan. Vibecode does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vibecode lists an Android app.
At a glance
| Rork | Vibecode | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $20 per month (Rork Pro) | $16.67 per month, billed annually ($200); $20 billed monthly (Plus) |
| 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. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free plan: the first app build on a new account is free. No credits are added, so building further needs a paid plan or auto-reload. |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Rork, Inc. | Not a Number, Inc. |
| Price read from | docs.rork.com | vibecodeapp.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Rork
- Non-developers who want to ship a native app to the App Store or Google Play
- Founders building subscription apps, with RevenueCat paywalls built in
- Developers who want an AI-written Swift or Kotlin codebase to continue in an IDE
Vibecode
- Building an iPhone app from a phone or browser without owning a Mac
- People who want a native Swift codebase for iOS
- Makers who want AI usage billed at provider rates
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.
- The iPhone app lists Swift and web projects only; Android projects do not appear in it.
Vibecode
- The Free plan covers only the first app build on a new account and adds no credits; it excludes database and auth, App Store submission and code download.
- Downloading source code and SSH access need Pro at $50 a month or Max.
- Native Swift projects run on Apple devices only; reaching Android needs a React Native project.
- Vibecode calls its pricing tiers experimental and says tier limits may change at any time.
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.
Vibecode
- Swift, React Native or web projects
- Each project is a native Swift and SwiftUI app for iPhone and iPad, a React Native and Expo app for iOS and Android, or a web app, chosen when the project is created.
- Build from a phone or a browser
- Apps are built by prompting in the iOS or Android app or on the web. Native iOS projects compile on cloud Macs and stream from a cloud simulator, so no Mac is needed.
- Vibecode Cloud backend
- A single prompt adds a database, authentication and file storage. Vibecode Cloud is available on Plus and above, and Supabase or Firebase can be connected instead.
- App Store submission
- A built-in wizard builds, signs and uploads an app to the App Store without opening Xcode. It needs a paid plan and an Apple Developer membership ($99 a year).
- Wholesale credit pricing
- Vibecode states that $1 of credits buys $1 of AI usage at the providers' rates, with no markup. Unused credits roll over while a plan is active.
- Code export and SSH
- Pro and Max can download the full source project, such as an Xcode project for iOS apps, and connect over SSH to keep working in an editor like Cursor.
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.
Vibecode
Free$0
The first app build on a new account is free; no credits are added. No image or sound generation, database and auth, App Store submission, code download or SSH.
Plus$20
per month, billed monthly; $200 billed annually
$20 in credits a month, image and sound generation, Vibecode Cloud database and auth, App Store submission and chat support.
Pro$50
per month, billed monthly; $500 billed annually
$55 in credits a month. Adds source code download, SSH access for Cursor and priority technical support.
Max$200
per month, billed monthly; $2,000 billed annually
$220 in credits a month. Adds 24/7 priority support and 1 live coding session.
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.
Vibecode
- Annual discount
Two months free with annual billing
The pricing page labels annual billing as 2 months free: Plus is $200 a year instead of $20 a month, Pro is $500 instead of $50, and Max is $2,000 instead of $200.
