What is the difference between Natively and Base44?

Base44 is primarily an AI tool for generating web applications (PWAs). Natively is specialized in generating high-quality native mobile apps (React Native) for iOS and Android, ensuring better performance and access to device features.

Can I publish to the App Store with Base44?

Base44 creates web apps. To publish to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you typically need a native binary (.ipa or .aab). Natively generates these standard native projects automatically, making store submission seamless via tools like Expo Launch.

Is Natively better for AI app building?

Both platforms use advanced AI (like GPT models). However, Natively's AI is fine-tuned specifically for mobile paradigms—navigation stacks, touch gestures, and native components—whereas generic web builders might give you a website that feels "off" on a phone.

Web Apps vs. Real Native Apps

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The "Web App" Trap

Tools like Base44 (sometimes misspelled as basee44) are excellent for generating web dashboards, but they fall short for mobile experiences. Web apps running in a browser can't access native features effectively.

Browser Limitations

No native push notifications, limited access to sensors, and weaker performance on mobile devices.

Not Store Ready

You can't just upload a website URL to the App Store. Apple requires a binary wrapper or native code.

Online Only

Most generated web apps stop working the moment the user loses internet connection.

True Native Mobile

Natively specializes in apps to build your business on mobile. We generate high-performance React Native code that compiles to real iOS and Android apps.

App Store & Play Store

Get standard .ipa and .aab files ready for submission. No workarounds needed.

Native Performance

60FPS animations, gesture handling, and a native feel that web views just can't match.

Full Code Access

Use standard tools like github revert if you make a mistake, or extend with any NPM package.

Platform Comparison

When deciding how to create an application, details matter.

Feature

Base44

Natively

Primary Output

Base44 is great for browser-based tools.

Web App / Website

iOS & Android App

Codebase

React Native maps to native UI components.

React / Web

React Native

App Store Ready

Natively builds the actual binary files you need.

No (Requires wrapper)

Yes (Native binary)

AI Capabilities

Our AI understands mobile navigation stacks.

General Web Gen

Mobile-Optimized Gen

Native APIs

Camera, Bluetooth, Contacts, Biometrics, etc.

Limited (Web)

Full Access

Ownership

You own the repository and can host anywhere.

Platform Dependent

100% Code Ownership

Offline Support

Build robust offline-first experiences.

Basic PWA Caching

Full Offline Logic

More Than Just AI Generation

While learning how to make web app solutions with AI is easier than ever, mobile development introduces complexity that web builders ignore. Navigation state, safe area contexts, and native permissions are handled automatically by Natively.

Think of it this way: building a professional app shouldn't be like playing one of thebest base building games where you start from scratch. Natively gives you a production-grade foundation, integrated with Supabase and Expo, so you can focus on your business logic.

App Development

Unify your stack with standard TypeScript/JavaScript.

Real Backend

Not just a prototype DB. Full PostgreSQL power via Supabase.

natively-cli

$ natively init my-new-app

... analyzing project requirements

... setting up native ios directory

... setting up native android directory

... installing expo-router

Success! Your native project is ready.

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Common Questions

What makes Natively different from a Bubble app builder?

While a Bubble app builder focuses on no-code web logic, Natively allows you to take that logic (or new logic) and wrap it into a high-performance native container, or rebuild it entirely with our AI for better performance.

Can I use Natively to update app content instantly?

Yes! With Over-the-Air (OTA) updates via Expo, you can push JavaScript changes to your users' devices instantly without waiting for App Store review, making it easy to update app features on the fly.

Is Natively suitable for beginners (alphas and betas)?

Absolutely. Whether you are running an alpha or beta test ('al and beas'), Natively provides a stable environment. You don't need deep coding knowledge to start, but you have the power of code when you need it.

Does it support AI features like GPT?

Yes, you can easily integrate OpenAI's GPT models or any other AI API directly into your Natively app since you have full access to the code and npm ecosystem.

How does it compare to app.base44?

app.base44 is a web-centric tool. Natively is mobile-centric. If your goal is a presence on the user's home screen and app stores, Natively is the specialized tool for the job.

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