The Newly Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Newly in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Newly
The Insider’s Guide
Build native iOS and Android apps from a prompt
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI app builders, read from Newly’s own pages.
Made by Newly · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Newly’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Newly’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 0 of the 52 other AI app builders we grade
Newly is an AI agent that builds React Native and Expo apps from chat prompts. Projects run on cloud iOS and Android simulators in the browser, can be exported with full source code and GitHub integration, and can be published to TestFlight, the App Store and Google Play.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Newly, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You need Apple and Google developer accounts and to learn Plan and Build modes.
- 1
Best for native iOS and Android apps from a prompt
Newly writes React Native apps from a description and sends them to TestFlight and Google Play.
- 2
Paid plans start at $25 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $25 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Native app generation
The agent writes React Native and Expo code from a description, rather than a web wrapper, and works in Ask, Plan and Build modes.
- 5
Cloud simulators
Preview iOS and Android apps in the browser without Xcode, a Mac or Android Studio, or ask for an APK to test on a phone.
- 6
Store publishing
Send builds to TestFlight and the App Store, or build a signed AAB for Google Play, using your own developer accounts.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 0 of 52
That is against the other AI app builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Newly you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Newly at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $25 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Newly
- Category
- AI App Builders
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for native iOS and Android apps from a prompt
Newly writes React Native apps from a description and sends them to TestFlight and Google Play. There is no free plan, it starts at $25 a month for 100 credits, and you pay for the Apple and Google developer accounts yourself.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $25 a month for 100 credits, billed monthly, at the dear edge of the category's range. A 200-credit step is $50. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial on record. The FAQ says it starts at $25 a month. |
| Features | C | React Native and Expo code, cloud simulators, store publishing, code export and GitHub. Credits are spent by the work done, so heavy builds run through them. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You need Apple and Google developer accounts and to learn Plan and Build modes. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web app that builds for iOS and Android, with GitHub, Expo, TestFlight, App Store and Google Play. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Newly is for
- Fits if you want a native mobile app and own the store accounts
- Works for founders who want the source code and GitHub
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to try before paying: there's no free plan
- Pricey if your builds are big: credits are spent by the work the agent does
- Watch out: Apple Developer, Play Console, domains and services cost extra
- Watch out: yearly billing exists but the default view shows monthly prices
Good to know
Good for
- Founders who want a native mobile app without writing code
- Builders who want to own and export the generated source
- People without a Mac who want to publish to the App Store
Worth knowing
- There is no free plan; the FAQ says Newly starts at $25 per month.
- Credits are consumed by the work the agent does, so usage varies with the task, project and model.
- Apple Developer and Google Play Console accounts are separate and paid by you, and developer accounts, domains and connected services cost extra.
- The site shows the monthly price on its default view; a yearly billing option exists, at $240 a year for the 100-credit step.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$25
A month to start
Newly is a paid product, starting at $25 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly.
Newly Apex 100 credits
$25
per month for 100 credits, billed monthly
Newly Agent, iOS and Android builds, TestFlight, App Store and Google Play publishing, landing pages and human chat support.
Newly Apex 200 credits
$50
per month for 200 credits, billed monthly
Same features with more credits. Steps run to 6,400 credits a month at $1,600.
Read from newly.app on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Yearly billing at $240 for the 100-credit step
The pricing page lists the 100-credit plan at $240 billed yearly against $25 a month billed monthly, which works out to $20 a month.
Stated on newly.app
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Build native iOS and Android apps from a prompt. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, AI agents, app builder, no-code.
React Native and Expo code, cloud simulators, store publishing, code export and GitHub.
- Native app generation
- The agent writes React Native and Expo code from a description, rather than a web wrapper, and works in Ask, Plan and Build modes.
- Cloud simulators
- Preview iOS and Android apps in the browser without Xcode, a Mac or Android Studio, or ask for an APK to test on a phone.
- Store publishing
- Send builds to TestFlight and the App Store, or build a signed AAB for Google Play, using your own developer accounts.
- Code ownership
- Full source code export and GitHub integration are included, and apps can also be exported to the web as a Progressive Web App.
- Landing pages and domains
- Plans include app landing pages and domains, with human chat support.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- GitHub
- Expo
- TestFlight
- App Store
- Google Play
Newly is made by Newly.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/52
Other AI app builders it is graded above
Newly's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 0 of the 52 other AI app builders we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 13 of 52) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $25 a month, against a middle price of $20 for the category: 37 of the 50 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 15 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 53 AI app builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Newly’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 11 of 52
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 52
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 52
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 52
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 13 of 52
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 51 AI app builders. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Newly is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Newly you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 47 of the 52 other AI app builders grade higher. It costs $300 a year.
What you could not
- A tool that builds and hosts other apps.
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- It plugs into other products, GitHub, Expo and TestFlight among them.
What this rests on. Newly’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Rork, Vibecode, Lovable, Bolt and Replit
The 5 tools Newly is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Rork
Free plan · from $20/mo
AI builder for native iPhone, Android and web apps from a prompt.
- Rork has a free plan. Newly does not.
- Only Rork lists an iOS app.
- 2.4GPA
Vibecode
Free trial · from $16.67/mo
AI builder for native iOS, cross-platform mobile and web apps.
- Only Vibecode lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.8GPA
Lovable
Free plan · from $21/mo
Chat-based AI builder for full-stack web apps and websites.
- Lovable has a free plan. Newly does not.
- Only Lovable lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Newly also covers AI agents.
- 2.6GPA
Bolt
Free plan · from $18/mo
Browser-based AI builder for websites, web apps and mobile apps.
- Bolt has a free plan. Newly does not.
- Newly also covers AI agents.
- 3.0GPA
Replit
Free plan · from $18/mo
Cloud platform where an AI agent builds, hosts and publishes apps.
- Replit has a free plan. Newly does not.
- Only Replit lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Newly free?
No. Newly is a paid product, starting at $25 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly.
How much does Newly cost?
Newly lists 2 plans. Newly Apex 100 credits: $25 per month for 100 credits, billed monthly.
What platforms does Newly work on?
Newly is available on Web.
Does Newly offer any discounts?
Newly publicly lists the following: Yearly billing at $240 for the 100-credit step.
Does Newly have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Newly is listed for Web.
Does Newly have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Newly is listed for Web.
Is Newly open source?
Newly is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Newly integrate with?
Newly's listing names GitHub, Expo, TestFlight, App Store and Google Play.
Who makes Newly?
Newly is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Newly?
The closest alternatives to Newly in our directory are Rork, Vibecode, Lovable, Bolt and Replit.
How does Newly compare with other AI app builders?
Newly's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 0 of the 52 other AI app builders we grade, and level with 5.
Is Newly good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Newly C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $25 a month, against a middle price of $20 for the category: 37 of the 50 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Newly?
To replace Newly you would be making a tool that builds and hosts other apps.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Newly’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Newly's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Newly. Prices change, so check newly.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Newly, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/newly
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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