# New? Start Here

## One platform for both web and iOS/Android

Bubble supports building apps for both web and iOS/Android. The power of Bubble’s infrastructure is that you don’t need to choose one—you can build for both, using a shared database, workflows, and backend logic.

<figure><img src="https://34394582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M5sbzwG7CljeZdkntrL%2Fuploads%2FnMBErukxcIyZup6zTUkR%2FCleanShot%202025-04-01%20at%2011.59.06.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f6ef3060-9f83-419a-a8e8-790d488477eb" alt=""><figcaption><p>With Bubble, your web app and native mobile app are built on the same platform—sharing a single database and backend logic to work seamlessly together.</p></figcaption></figure>

All of this happens in one editor, with no need to maintain separate codebases or integrations. This unified approach makes it easy to support multiple platforms while keeping your design, data and logic consistent across your entire app.

| Feature                                           | Web app             | Native mobile app | Wrapper           |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- |
| Can be installed from an app store                | ❌                   | ✅                 | ✅                 |
| Push notifications                                | ❌                   | ✅                 | ⚠️ (manual setup) |
| On-device camera access                           | ❌                   | ✅                 | ⚠️ (manual setup) |
| On-device photo library access                    | ⚠️ (as file upload) | ✅ (native access) | ⚠️ (manual setup) |
| Can open in a mobile browser without installation | ✅                   | ❌                 | ✅                 |
| Database access                                   | ✅                   | ✅                 | ✅                 |
| Backend workflow access                           | ✅                   | ✅                 | ✅                 |
| API access                                        | ✅                   | ✅                 | ✅                 |
| Access to styles                                  | ✅                   | ✅                 | ✅                 |

## Welcome to Bubble!

Before you start exploring, you can [sign up for your free Bubble account here](https://bubble.io/login?mode=signup\&utm_medium=bubble-docs\&utm_content=new-start-here).

## Choosing your platform

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The native mobile app editor is currently in **beta**, meaning that you may experience issues or limitations while building or testing your app. Features may change, and not all functionality is final. We recommend thorough testing before publishing, and welcome feedback to help improve the experience.
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With Bubble, you can build for web, mobile or both at the same time. The guides below give you an introduction to each path:

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Building for web</strong></td><td><a href="help-guides/getting-started/building-for.../web">web</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Building for mobile</strong></td><td><a href="help-guides/getting-started/building-for.../native-ios-and-android">native-ios-and-android</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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To get quickly started with native mobile app development, check out our Quick Start Guide below:

Article: [Mobile app quick start guide](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/getting-started/building-for.../native-ios-and-android/mobile-app-quick-start-guide)
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## Your learning and building journey

Bubble guides you step-by-step from idea to fully functional app, combining the power of AI with intuitive visual development. Here's what your learning and building process looks like:

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**AI app builder**: The AI app builder currently only works for web apps, but support for native mobile apps is coming soon.
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### 1. Start with your idea

Think about the app you want to build. Consider your audience, the core features you need, and the problems you're trying to solve.

* [Planning your app](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/getting-started/building-your-first-app)

### 2. Turn your idea into an AI prompt

Using Bubble's AI app generator, describe your vision in simple terms. Clearly outline the key functionalities and style you envision.

* [Prompt guide](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/ai/bubbles-ai-app-generator#prompt-guide)

### 3. Refine the blueprint

Bubble’s AI interprets your prompt and shows you a preview. You can explore this initial interpretation, refine your instructions, and ensure it aligns closely with your vision.

* [Previewing and refining your app blueprint](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/ai/bubbles-ai-app-generator#what-is-a-user-story)

### 4. Generate and preview your app

Bubble automatically creates your app based on your refined prompt. The AI builds your design, workflows, database structure, and even populates your database with relevant sample data — ready for you to immediately test.

* [Previewing your app](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/getting-started/navigating-the-bubble-editor/previewing-your-app)

### 5. Tweak and expand with visual development

Your generated app is a robust starting point. Using Bubble’s visual editor, you can adjust, customize, and expand every aspect of your app — no coding required.

* [The Bubble Editor](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/getting-started/navigating-the-bubble-editor)

### 6. Launch and iterate

Once you’re satisfied, Bubble helps you easily deploy your app to the web, iOS, and Android. Gather user feedback, iterate quickly, and continually improve your app over time.

* [Launching your app](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/publishing-your-app/web-app)

Bubble makes the journey from idea to reality faster, more intuitive, and accessible for everyone

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## Learning resources

### The User Manual

The User Manual will take you through all the different concepts, how-to's, terminology and best practices needed to learn Bubble. You can read it from beginning to end, or pick the chapters that interest you the most.

If you are new to building in Bubble, we recommend heading over to the Getting started section.

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<summary><mark style="color:blue;">Getting started:</mark> the introductory guide to building apps in Bubble</summary>

Our introductory guide will not only take you through the Bubble basics, but will help you set your strategy for planning and building your app in general. We cover topics such as:

* What is Bubble
* Building your first app
  * Planning your features and versions
  * Database structure
  * Design and UX
* Creating and managing apps
* The Bubble editor and how it works
* Setting up a custom domain and DNS
* Application settings

Article series: [Getting started](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/help-guides/getting-started)

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### More learning resources

You can learn Bubble in several ways, including:

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<summary><a href="the-glossary">The Glossary:</a> Covering terms and phrases used in Bubble</summary>

The glossary contains widely used words and phrases used in Bubble, along with a short description of what it means. Most entries link to articles in the User Manual and/or the Core Reference where you can learn more about the relevant concept.

Article: [The glossary](https://manual.bubble.io/~/changes/1188/the-glossary)

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<summary><a href="https://bubble.io/academy"><mark style="color:blue;">The Bubble Academy</mark>:</a> <em>Video courses and lessons</em></summary>

The Bubble Academy is a large and growing collection of video courses and lessons (some of them interactice) that tackle subjects ranging from beginner to advanced.

Page: [Bubble Academy](https://bubble.io/academy)\
Page: [Video lesson search page](https://bubble.io/videos)

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<summary><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BubbleIO"><mark style="color:blue;">Youtube channel</mark>:</a> lessons (short and long) as well as community-created content</summary>

Our Youtube channel, which includes lessons both short and long. There's also an ever-growing collection of community-generated content on Youtube.

External page: [Youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BubbleIO)

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<summary><a href="https://bubble.io/bootcamps#!"><mark style="color:blue;">Bootcamps:</mark></a> live group courses</summary>

Bootcamps lets you get expert advice from experienced Bubblers, group discussions and feedback in your app. There are a range of different bootcamps available that cover different parts of your learning journey.

Some bootcamps are set up so that you can learn while you are developing your app and get valuable feedback and live problem-solving.

Page:[ Bubble bootcamps](https://bubble.io/bootcamps#!)

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### Getting help

If you need help during your learning or building journey, the resources below can help you out with everything from account management to specific problem solving:

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<summary><mark style="color:blue;">The Bubble Success Team</mark> – Bubble – <em>experienced Customer Support agents</em></summary>

The Bubble Success Team is a group of dedicated Bubble employees that answer questions and solve problems for thousands of users every month.

Page: [Contact the Success team](https://bubble.io/support/contact)

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<summary><mark style="color:blue;">The Bubble Forum</mark> – Community – <em>questions, discussions and news</em></summary>

Connect with over 2 million community members, get answers to your questions, and discover how to build better with Bubble. This is also where we publish major news and discuss features with the community.

Here are a few things you should do to increase your chances of getting an answer:

1. Start with a clear question, so others know what you're trying to solve.
2. Describe what you have already tried; that will help others narrow down possible answers.
3. Share your app as an open app, so that others can access it. If your app is sensitive and private, use some screenshots to show what you have done so far.

Page: [The Bubble Forum](https://forum.bubble.io/)

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<summary><mark style="color:blue;">Bubble Experts</mark> – Community – connect with experienced coaches, agencies, and freelancers</summary>

Our Bubble Experts are comprised of curated network of community pros ready to help you build, troubleshoot, or launch.

Page: [Bubble experts](https://bubble.io/experts)

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