CatDoes
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CatDoes is an AI app builder that turns a text prompt into a mobile app or website. One autonomous AI agent plans the work, writes the code, runs the tests and ships the build.
About CatDoes
What Is CatDoes
CatDoes is an AI app builder from the team behind the CatDoes Cloud backend. You describe the app or website you want, and an autonomous AI agent takes the request from there: it plans the work, writes the code, runs the tests and fixes its own errors. The agent runs in the cloud on its own computer, so you can close the tab and come back when the build is done.
The product aims at people who have an app idea but not a development team. Founders, designers, business owners and curious hobbyists can all start from a plain-language prompt, then use the code tools if they want more control. It works as a no-code app builder first, so defining what you want matters more than knowing a language. Mobile apps are built on React Native Expo for iOS and Android, while websites run on Vite or Next.js. You own the code and can export the full codebase on Plus plans and above.
The tradeoffs matter if you're evaluating it for real work. New accounts start with limited free credits, and heavy AI use burns through them. Some capabilities, such as code export, GitHub sync and app store releases, sit behind paid plans, and the agent's autonomous runs can take time on larger projects.
Getting Started
- Sign up at app.catdoes.com and describe the app or website you want in a message, in plain language.
- Let the AI agent plan and build a first version, then test it live on your phone with a QR code from the canvas.
- Refine the result in the chat, or open any file from the dashboard to edit it yourself.
- Add backend pieces like a database, auth and storage through CatDoes Cloud if your app needs them.
- Deploy as a web app, or prepare a build for the App Store and Google Play once a paid plan is active.
Product Information
A quick look at CatDoes's pricing, supported platforms, and performance.
Best for
The users, tasks, and scenarios where this tool fits best.
Users
- Startup founders with a product idea
- Designers who want a working prototype
- Business owners without a dev team
- Developers who want speed
Tasks
- Turning a written idea into a first working version
- Rebuilding an existing website as a mobile app
- Adding a backend without a separate vendor
- Shipping to the app stores
Scenarios
- A founder validating an idea over a weekend
- A designer turning a portfolio into an interactive demo
- A small business standing up an internal tool
- A developer prototyping a feature against a real repo
Key features
Autonomous AI agent that builds end to end
CatDoes doesn't stop at generating code. The agent plans the work, writes it, runs the tests and fixes its own errors in the cloud. That end-to-end loop is what lets you build mobile apps with AI from a plain-language prompt, rather than assembling a code snippet yourself.
Build mobile apps, websites and more
The same chat handles iOS and Android apps and web projects. Mobile apps use React Native Expo, and websites use Vite or Next.js, so the output follows mainstream stacks rather than a proprietary format. That keeps the door open to taking the code elsewhere later.
CatDoes Cloud backend included
Every plan ships with a backend: database, auth, storage, edge functions and real-time. You don't wire up a separate service or manage servers, and the agent sets up the pieces as your app needs them, which removes one of the usual stalls in prototyping.
Edit the code and export it
You can open any file from the dashboard and edit it yourself, and the agent keeps every change in plain, readable files. On Plus plans and above, exporting the full codebase and two-way GitHub sync mean you're never locked into the platform.
Multi-page canvas and live device testing
The canvas lays out every screen of your app at once, and you can switch between phone, tablet and desktop sizes. A QR code opens the app on a real iPhone or Android device while it runs, which is a faster way to judge fit and feel than static mockups.
Turn a website into a mobile app
Paste a URL from Lovable, WordPress, Shopify or another site builder, and an AI agent studies the site and ships a matching native mobile app. It's a practical shortcut for anyone who already has a web presence and wants a mobile version.
A smoother path than pure vibe coding
Vibe coding usually means asking an assistant for code and wiring it together yourself. CatDoes closes that gap by running the agent in its own cloud environment, where it installs packages, runs tests and fixes errors without you babysitting the terminal.
GitHub import and two-way sync
Import an existing repo and keep building with the AI agent, push changes and open PRs. Two-way sync on higher plans keeps the agent and your team working on the same codebase instead of two drifting copies.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One AI agent handles planning, coding, testing and error fixing. A non-coder can turn a prompt into a working app.
- Mobile apps and websites come out of the same chat, using React Native Expo and Vite or Next.js rather than a locked format.
- CatDoes Cloud bundles the backend on every plan, so you skip wiring a database, auth and storage yourself.
- You can edit files directly and export the full codebase on Plus plans and above, which limits lock-in.
- A QR-code preview and built-in error monitoring make testing on a real device and catching bugs straightforward.
Cons
- The free plan is limited to 15 credits and one public project, so it's a trial rather than a workspace.
- The AI agent runs on credits, and heavy use can drain them faster than expected, which leads to extra purchases.
- Code export, GitHub two-way sync and app store releases need paid plans, and those start at $17/mo for Core.
- Autonomous builds can be slow on larger projects, so you may wait before you can test a change.
Frequently asked questions
CatDoes builds mobile apps for iOS and Android and websites for the web. Every project includes a full backend with a database, auth, storage, edge functions and real-time, so you don't set up a separate service.
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