Choose Your Deployment Path - Vibecode Docs
Deployment Options at a Glance
| Share Link | Web Deploy | App Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sharing with friends, demos, quick testing | Public websites and web apps | Wide distribution on iOS |
| Setup time | Instant | ~2 minutes | 15-30 minutes + Apple review |
| Requires | Any Vibecode plan | Any plan, but billable cloud deployments may require a payment method | Apple Developer ($99/yr), Expo account, and deployment billing coverage if your app needs a deployed cloud backend |
| How users access | Tap a link — no install needed | Visit a URL in any browser | Download from the App Store |
| Updates | Automatic | Redeploy in one click | Submit new build + Apple review |
Share Link — Share Instantly
A published share link lets anyone try your app by opening a link. No App Store release is required. This is the fastest way to share what you’ve built. Use sharing when:
- You want to share your app with friends or testers
- You’re demoing your app
- You want instant access without friction
[How to Share Your App
Publish your app and share the link](/content/docs/getting-started/sharing-app/index.html)
Web Deploy — Put Your App Online
Deploy your app (or just the backend) to a public URL. Your app gets a yourapp.vibecode.run address that works in any browser. You can also connect a custom domain. Use Web Deploy when:
- You’re building a web app or website
- You need a live backend for your mobile app
- You want a public URL anyone can visit
[Web Deployment Guide
Step-by-step deployment walkthrough](/content/docs/deploying/guide/index.html)
App Store — Publish to the World
Submit your app to the Apple App Store for anyone to download. Vibecode prepares the app and then uses Expo Launch to start the build and submission flow. Use App Store when:
- You want your app available to the public on iOS
- You need TestFlight beta testing
- You’re launching a product or business
Requirements:
- Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year)
- Expo account (free)
- If your app needs a deployed cloud backend beyond your included allowance, add a payment method for deployment billing
[Deploy to App Store
Full App Store submission guide](/content/docs/getting-started/deploy-app-store/index.html)
Not Sure? Start with Sharing
Sharing requires the least setup and is the fastest way to get feedback. Start there, then move to Web Deploy or App Store when you’re ready.
[Plans & Credits
Compare plans and features](/content/docs/getting-started/plans-and-credits/index.html)
[Home Screen Widgets
Add your app to the home screen](/content/docs/getting-started/home-screen-widgets/index.html)