A Base44 alternative for apps you share
Base44 and iqobi both make an app from a description in plain words. iqobi is for small apps you share with friends, family or a team, and open on the web and iPhone.
iqobi and Base44 side by side
| Feature | iqobi | Base44 |
|---|---|---|
| Make an app by describing it | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | $0: 10 apps and 25 Studio credits a month | $0: 25 message credits a month, at most 5 a day |
| Lowest paid plan | Go, $18 a month, $9 during early access | Starter, $20 a month, or $16 a month billed yearly |
| Your own domain | Pro plan, $79 a month | Builder plan, $50 a month |
Base44 prices come from Base44's own pricing guide, dated July 26, 2026. We checked it on October 31, 2026. Prices change, so check base44.com before you decide.
Pick iqobi if
- You make small apps for people you know: a chore chart, a trip plan, a group poll.
- You want people to try your app in the browser without an account.
- You want your apps on your iPhone, with widgets and Siri on the Go plan.
- You already use Claude or ChatGPT and want it to make and publish the app for you.
Pick Base44 if
- You need backend functions or GitHub integration. Base44 lists both on its Builder plan.
- You want your own domain on a lower plan. Base44 includes it at $50 a month.
Made on iqobi
- TodoXP: A to-do list that ranks your next task and pays out XP and streaks
- Calories: Log meals and see the day's calories, protein, carbs, and fat
- Times: The past day's headlines on topics you pick, set as a retro front page