Lovable · Bolt · v0 · Replit
Ship your Lovable app to the App Store — without a WebView wrapper.
Why Lovable alone is not enough for the store
Lovable publishes a web app. App Store Connect expects a signed native binary. Wrappers bridge that gap by embedding your site in a native shell — quick, but you're still running web UI inside the app. Apple reviewers look for platform value: navigation that feels iOS-native, integrations that use system APIs, and apps that aren't just repackaged websites.
The wrapper path (Capacitor, Median, Wanilla…)
Wrappers load your live Lovable URL or static build inside WKWebView. Services like Median, Natively, KW Native, or Wanilla add push notifications, biometrics, and submission help. For some products that's enough. Tradeoffs: the UI still behaves like a website, updates depend on your web deploy, and 4.2 rejections happen when the app looks like a thin shell with no native value.
The native path Rewrite takes
Rewrite reads your live site and optional GitHub repo, authors SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose for the screens you approve, and compiles both on hosted simulators before you pay the full build. You see real screenshots — not an HTML mockup. Stripe, Auth0, Firebase, Supabase, and other integrations detected in your stack get native counterparts in the handoff zip. You own the source; store signing stays on your Apple and Google accounts.
Typical workflow from Lovable to native
Paste your deployed Lovable URL (and repo link if you have one). Preview is free — Rewrite captures your brand and generates compiled iOS and Android screenshots. Align on scope and get a quoted band ($299–$599 typical). Pay the deposit, approve surfaces, and receive buildable Xcode and Android Studio projects for what you paid for. You handle App Store Connect listing and review; we don't leave you with weeks of surprise wiring.
When Rewrite beats a wrapper
Choose a wrapper when your product can stay 100% web UI forever and you just need store presence. Choose Rewrite when you want native look and feel, offline-capable screens where it matters, integrations wired in Swift/Kotlin, or you're tired of 4.2 anxiety. Both platforms ship together — no per-platform surcharge.
Common questions
Can I keep using Lovable for my web app?
Yes. Rewrite doesn't replace Lovable — it produces native apps for the scope you approve. Your web app stays your web app.
Do I need to rebuild everything from scratch?
No full manual rewrite. Rewrite uses your URL and repo as evidence, generates native UI with AI assistance, and verifies with real compiles. You approve previews before major payment.
What if Apple already rejected my wrapper?
Common under Guideline 4.2. A native rebuild with real SwiftUI screens and platform integrations is the durable fix — not another thin wrapper with push added.
How long does it take?
Preview can start in about an hour when you're responsive. Full scoped delivery depends on complexity and approvals — not a silent one-click guarantee.