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Modaal vs Layerwise

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Modaal compared with Layerwise
DetailModaal logo ModaalLayerwise logo Layerwise
What it doesAI mobile app builder for native iOS and Android apps AI app builder for full-stack web apps on your computer
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNL Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: €0/month with 1 active project, unlimited prompts, one platform. Pro: €9/month billed annually (€108/year) or €15/month billed monthly, with unlimited projects, iOS and Android together, TestFlight and App Store distribution, Git collaboration, and priority support. Human in the Loop: €199/mon Free plan with $5 monthly credits, Pro at $15/month with $15 credits, Business at $30/month with $30 credits, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Monthly or annual billing available for paid plans.
Key features
  • Spec-driven development with PRD and feature specs reviewed before code generation
  • One shared core for iOS and Android with native UI per platform
  • Supports 13 coding agents including Claude, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, GitHub Copilot
  • Native platform features: Widgets, Live Activities, Shortcuts, Sensors, Watch Apps, Wallet
  • Open-source Duet framework for cross-platform feature parity
  • AI-powered code generation with live preview
  • Support for multiple AI models including Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Kimi
  • Integrated database with search, filter, and edit capabilities without SQL
  • File storage for images, videos, and documents
  • Built-in authentication with email sign-in and password reset
  • Transactional email sending from your app
  • Analytics with traffic and visitor insights
  • Real-time logs for backend request inspection
  • Custom domain deployment and release management
  • Build with your own ChatGPT or Claude plan via Codex or Claude Code
What makes it different
  • Real native Swift and Kotlin code you own, not web wrappers or React Native shells
  • Spec-first workflow with architect-reviewed plans before code generation
  • Ship both iOS and Android simultaneously from one shared core
  • Full architecture control with Production, Duet or Quick prototype patterns from day one
  • Local development with real files on your computer that you control
  • All-in-one platform with database, storage, auth, email, and hosting integrated
  • Use your own AI subscription instead of credits with Codex or Claude Code
  • Run by a single founder focused on craft and iteration
  • Independent product designed for conversational app building workflow
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)33 −1 (down) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)224
Citation Flow (Majestic)3325
Referring domains (Majestic)13815

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