# How It Works

## From Idea to App Store in 3 Steps

### Describe your app

Tell CatDoes what you want in plain language. No code, no wireframes — just describe your idea like you would to a coworker.

### AI Builds It

CatDoes generates a real, working mobile app — not a mockup. Full UI, navigation, and backend powered by CatDoes Cloud.

### Deploy Everywhere

Publish to the Apple App Store, Google Play, or as a web app. All from one codebase, no Xcode or Android Studio needed.

## Windsurf vs CatDoes

AI code editor vs AI app builder. Two approaches to the same goal.

- **Windsurf**  
- **CatDoes**

### Features

- #### AI-powered development  
  - Check (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Natural language input  
  - Check (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### No coding required  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### No install required  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### iOS App Store deploy  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Google Play deploy  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Native mobile app  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Mobile preview + QR code  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Built-in backend  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Error monitoring  
  - Not supported (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Web app deployment  
  - Check (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### GitHub integration  
  - Check (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Code export  
  - Check (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

- #### Free plan  
  - Check (Windsurf)  
  - Check (CatDoes)

## No Code Required

## Skip the IDE. Ship the App.

Windsurf is a great code editor — but you still write code, manage dependencies, set up a backend, and handle deployment yourself. CatDoes handles all of it. Describe your app, AI builds it, you publish to the App Store. No terminal. No Xcode. No config files.

## CatDoes Cloud

## Backend Included.  No Setup Required.

Every CatDoes app comes with a full backend — database, auth, storage, and edge functions. No third-party setup needed. Available on all plans, including Free.

## Built For

## Who Is CatDoes For?

### Builders Who Don't Want to Code

You have an app idea but don't want to learn an IDE, manage packages, or debug build errors. CatDoes AI handles everything — you just describe what you want.

### Non-Technical Founders

You have an app idea but no coding skills. Describe what you want, CatDoes AI builds it, you deploy to the App Store.

### Indie Hackers & Makers

Ship mobile apps as fast as you ship web apps. Vibe code your way to a published app in days, not months.

## Creators are already building with CatDoes

**CatDoes**  
  
##### "From idea to App Store in one weekend."

##### +10K

Builders  
  
##### +11K

Apps

## Pricing

## Start Free. Scale When You're Ready.

No credit card required. Build your first app on the free plan.

- 16%  
Monthly  
Yearly

#### Free

Try out CatDoes with no commitment

$0

/month

- 25 credits
- Deploy as a web app
- Create 1 public project
- Up to 10 checkpoints
- Error monitoring
- CatDoes cloud
- Community support via Discord

#### Core  
For getting started

$17

/month

- 50 credits/month
- Everything in **Free**, and:
- Up to 2 projects
- 25 checkpoints
- Private projects
- File browser
- Import from GitHub

#### Starter  
For active builders

$42

/month

- 200 credits/month
- Everything in **Core**, and:
- Up to 5 projects
- 50 checkpoints
- iOS & Android deploys
- No CatDoes badge
- 3 cloud instances

#### Plus

$84

/month

- 400 credits/month

#### Pro

$168

/month

- 900 credits/month

#### Max

$399

/month

- 2000 credits/month

Local taxes (VAT, GST, etc.) will be charged in addition to the prices mentioned.

## Ready to Build Without Code?

Describe your app idea and let CatDoes AI build it. Deploy to the App Store, Google Play, or the web — no IDE needed.

## FAQ

## In case you missed anything

We're here to answer all your questions.

### How is CatDoes different from Windsurf?

Windsurf is an AI-powered code editor — it helps developers write code faster. CatDoes is a no-code AI app builder — it builds the entire app from a description.

### Do I need coding experience to use CatDoes?

No. CatDoes is designed for people with zero coding experience. You describe what you want, and our AI agents handle everything.

### Can CatDoes deploy to the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. CatDoes builds native mobile apps and deploys directly to the Apple App Store and Google Play — all from the browser.

### Does CatDoes include a backend?

Yes. Every CatDoes app comes with CatDoes Cloud — a full backend with database, auth, storage, and edge functions.

### How does the pricing work?

CatDoes offers a free plan that lets you build one project and deploy as a web app.