ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) coding startup Replit is now letting users create and publish mobile apps for Apple devices using only natural-language prompts — the latest evolution in so-called vibe coding.

The Mobile Apps on Replit feature allows creators and small-business owners to go from an idea to a working app in minutes and to the App Store in days, the company said in a blog. Replit is also integrating the feature with Stripe, enabling users to monetize their apps.

The move marks a step forward in the AI-powered coding space, offering a highly accessible use case that goes beyond what larger players such as OpenAI, Microsoft and Google currently provide.

For example, if a user tells the agent, “Build an app that tracks the top 10 public companies by market cap,” Replit generates the mobile app — complete with a functioning interface — and provides a way to preview and test it.

Vibe coding is one of the most pervasive trends to emerge from the generative AI boom, and momentum has continued into early 2026. That’s largely thanks to Claude Code, a product from Anthropic that has gained rapid popularity in tech circles. In December, Anthropic said Claude Code reached US$1 billion in annualized revenue within six months.

Before publishing a Replit-powered app, users must submit it to Apple’s review process, which enforces stringent App Store guidelines and data-use policies. According to Apple, 90% of submissions are reviewed in less than 24 hours.

Vibe-coded software has also faced criticism for security flaws. A new study by cybersecurity startup Tenzai found that popular AI-coding agents, including Replit and Claude Code, often produce apps with critical vulnerabilities — for example, inadequate protections against cyberattacks and weak defenses against password brute-force attempts.(SD-Agencies)