Don't Snap Blocks.
Just Speak.
Thunkable revolutionized learning with visual blocks.
Natively is revolutionizing building with AI. Move beyond drag-and-drop to instant code generation.
The "Block" Trap
Visual programming was a great stepping stone. But dragging hundreds of logic blocks to create a simple loop is tedious and hard to maintain.
- Slow to build complex logic
- Vendor lock-in (hard to export)
- Limited by available blocks
The AI Advantage
Describe your feature in plain English. AI writes the actual React Native code for you. It's faster, cleaner, and you own the result.
- Build at the speed of thought
- 100% Source Code Ownership
- Standard React Native stack
Thunkable vs. Natively
Comparing the leading block-based builder with the next-generation AI builder.
Why Move Away from Thunkable?
Thunkable is an excellent tool for education. It teaches the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking using a visual interface similar to Scratch.
However, for production applications, the block-based metaphor breaks down:
- Maintenance Nightmare: Finding a bug in a web of hundreds of blocks is visually exhausting.
- Performance Limits: The interpretation layer for blocks can slow down complex apps.
- Data Limitations: Connecting to real-world APIs and databases often requires complex workarounds.
- No Escape Hatch: You generally cannot export clean, editable code to give to a developer later.
Why Choose Natively?
Natively treats you like a product manager, not a coder. You define the what, and our AI handles the how.
The output is standard, high-quality code using React Native.
- Real React Native: The same technology used by Facebook, Shopify, and Discord.
- Full Ownership: Download your source code at any time. No vendor lock-in.
- Infinite Extensibility: Since it's real code, any developer can add custom native modules later if needed.
- Pro Backend: We spin up a dedicated Supabase instance for your data, auth, and storage.
Deploy to App Stores with Ease
Unlike web-based builders that only offer PWAs, Natively builds real binary files. We integrate directly with Expo Launch for store deployment.
Android APKs
Generate unlimited APK builds directly from your dashboard. Download and install on any Android device instantly for testing or distribution.
App Store & Play Store
Use our Expo Launch integration to push your app directly to TestFlight and the Google Play Console. Professional deployment workflow included.
* Badges represent the capability to publish apps built with Natively to these stores.
Scenario: Building a Login Screen
- 1 Drag "Column" component
- 2 Drag 2 Text Inputs, 1 Button
- 3 Switch to "Blocks" tab
- 4 Find "When Button Click" block
- 5 Snap "Sign In" block inside
- 6 Connect Text Input getters to Sign In block
- 7 Handle error outputs with Alert blocks...
"Add a modern login screen with email and password fields. Use Supabase for auth."
Thunkable Alternatives in 2025
As we move further into 2025, the landscape of "No-Code" is shifting dramatically. The era of No-Code 1.0 (Visual Programming, drag-and-drop, block logic) is being superseded by No-Code 2.0 (AI-Generated Code).
While platforms like Thunkable, Adalo, and Bubble paved the way, they all share a common limitation: they force you to learn their proprietary visual language. You aren't learning to code; you're learning to use their tool.
Natively represents the new wave of alternatives. By leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) trained on millions of lines of React Native code, Natively allows you to bypass the visual abstraction layer entirely.
Why code ownership matters
The biggest risk with traditional no-code platforms is platform risk. If they raise prices, change features, or go out of business, your app is stuck. With Natively, because you own the source code, your app is truly yours. You can host it yourself, hire a developer to modify it, or keep using our AI tools to update it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate my Thunkable app to Natively?
There is no direct 'import' button because the underlying technologies are different. However, migrating is easy: simply describe your existing app's screens and features to Natively, and the AI will recreate them in standard React Native code in minutes.
Do I need to know how to code to use Natively?
No. Natively is designed for non-technical founders. You describe what you want, and the AI handles the code. Unlike Thunkable, if you ever want to inspect the code or hire a developer, you have standard, clean React Native code to work with.
How does deployment work?
We use Expo Launch to help you deploy to the App Store and Google Play. For Android, you can also generate APK files directly from your dashboard with one click. You maintain full control over your developer accounts.
What about the backend?
Natively automatically integrates with Supabase for your backend needs. This gives you a powerful, scalable PostgreSQL database, authentication, and storage right out of the box—far more robust than typical spreadsheet-based backends.
Is Natively cheaper than Thunkable?
Natively starts at just $5 USD/month. This gives you access to powerful AI generation tools. Unlike many no-code platforms that charge premium rates for 'private' apps or source code access, we include full code ownership in every plan.
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