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Work · March 5, 2016

Thunkable

A drag and drop tool for anyone to build native mobile apps

Thunkable launched on March 5, 2016 with 317 votes, #42 of 4,409 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

In plain words

Thunkable is a visual app development platform that enables users to build native iOS and Android applications without coding. Using an AI Builder, users can transform app ideas into fully functional apps through simple prompts, handling design, logic, and publishing automatically. The platform also offers a Discuss Mode for project planning and troubleshooting, plus direct publishing to Apple's App Store and Google Play. It's designed for anyone wanting to create mobile apps quickly, from initial concept to launch and scaling.

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From the sources

Vibe code your app idea into a real, native iOS and Android app — no coding required. Thunkable's AI Builder handles design, logic, and publishing.

Plan it, shape it visually, and publish it without friction. Idea to App with AI Builder . ‍ From first project generation to feature updates, build fully functional apps with simple prompts using our AI Builder. Build. Iterate. Ship Navigate Projects with Discuss Mode. ‍ Discuss Mode helps you plan your project, troubleshoot issues, and guides you through code changes when you need full control.Build with control and guidance. Launch Your App . Publish your native mobile app to Apple’s App Store and Google Play directly from the Thunkable platform. Start simple. Scale when ready. Using Thunkable, a non-technical founder saved over $65,000 in development costs and launched Sound AiSleep on…from thunkable.com

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