Have you ever dreamed of creating an app that could make you $10,000 or more? What if I told you that you don’t need to know how to code to make that dream a reality? In this blog post, I’ll show you exactly how to build a powerful app from scratch using AI tools. Yes, you heard that right—no coding required. We’ll go through every step together, from brainstorming a viral app idea to launching it on the App Store and Google Play.
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Why This Guide is Different
Unlike other tutorials that leave out crucial details, this guide covers everything you need:
- How to find a viral app idea
- Designing your app using Mobbin
- Building your app with Cursor AI
- Setting up databases with Supabase
- Integrating APIs for extra features
- Publishing your app on app stores
Let’s dive right in.
Step 1: How to Find a Viral App Idea
Your app idea is the foundation of everything. A great idea solves a real problem and is easy to share. Here are three criteria to help you identify a winning idea:
- Identify a Common Problem: Look for problems that are frustrating or emotional. People download apps to solve pain points, so focus on something impactful. Pro Tip: Write down your ideas immediately, or you’ll forget them!
- Keep It Simple: Your app’s core function should be describable in three words or less. For example: “Face Analysis Tool” or “AI Photo Editor.”
- Make It Shareable: Your app should be so useful that people naturally want to share it with others.
Example: After struggling with productivity, I decided to create an all-in-one tool to help users focus on deep work, prioritize tasks, and chat with an AI assistant for quick task input.
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Step 2: Designing Your App with Mobbin
Mobbin is a goldmine for app designs, offering over 100,000 screenshots from top apps like Spotify and Netflix. Here’s how to leverage it:
- Go to Mobbin and select the app category that fits your idea (e.g., Productivity).
- Choose a design that aligns with your app vision.
- Copy the entire app flow and paste it into Figma for customization.
Pro Tip: Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use proven designs from successful apps.
Step 3: Structuring Your App with Cursor AI
Before you start building, create the “brain” of your app. This saves hours of frustration later.
- Create a Context File:
- Open ChatGPT and describe your app in detail.
- Organize your thoughts into a clear structure.
- Copy this content into a
context.md
file in Cursor AI.
- Define the Database and Folder Structure:
- Use Cursor AI to generate a database schema and optimal folder structure.
- Tag your context file to guide the AI effectively.
Step 4: Building the App
- Set Up the Project:
- Run:
npx create-expo-app@latest
and name your project. - Move your
docs
folder into the project directory. - Start the app using:
npx expo start
.
- Run:
- Develop with Cursor AI:
- Use plain English to instruct the AI.
- Focus on one feature at a time.
- Tag your context file for accurate development.
Step 5: Setting Up Supabase for Backend
- Create a Supabase Account:
- Set up a new project (e.g., “DeepWork AI”).
- Copy your API keys and paste them into your
.env
file. - Configure user authentication and database storage.
Bonus: Supabase handles email verification automatically!
Step 6: Integrating APIs (Deep Seek API)
Enhance your app by integrating powerful APIs. For this project, we’re using Deep Seek API to add advanced features.
- Sign up and get your API key.
- Add the key to your app’s configuration.
- Test the API to ensure it works seamlessly.
Step 7: Polishing the UI
Now it’s time to make your app visually appealing:
- Revisit Mobbin for UI inspiration.
- Apply design tweaks in Figma.
- Update your app with improved layouts and user flows.
Step 8: Launching Your App
- Prepare for Launch:
- Optimize app performance.
- Test on multiple devices.
- Publish to App Stores:
- For iOS: Use Xcode to submit to the App Store.
- For Android: Use Google Play Console.
Pro Tip: Write a compelling app description and use high-quality screenshots to attract downloads.
Final Thoughts
You just learned how to build a $10,000 app without writing a single line of code. By using tools like Mobbin, Cursor AI, and Supabase, you can bring your app ideas to life faster than ever.
What’s Next?
- Try building your first app today.
- Share your experience in the comments below.
- Don’t forget to subscribe for more tutorials like this!
Ready to create your app? Let’s get started!
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