Getting Started with PushToApp — Your First App in 5 Minutes

Getting Started with PushToApp

Go from zero to a working app in 5 minutes. This guide walks you through everything — from download to your first AI-powered build.

Quick Start: 5 Steps to Your First App

1

Download & Install PushToApp

Head to the Download page and grab the macOS installer for your Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel). Open the DMG and drag PushToApp to your Applications folder.

  • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) — Download the arm64 version for best performance
  • Intel Mac — Download the x64 version
  • PushToApp is notarized by Apple — your Mac will verify it's safe automatically
💡 Tip: If macOS asks "Are you sure you want to open it?" — click Open. The app is signed and notarized by Apple (Larkite LLC, Developer ID).
2

Choose a Template

Browse 84+ professional templates across 5 categories. Each template is a fully-functional app ready to customize.

  • Business & Services — Booking apps, CRM, invoicing, delivery tracking
  • Social Media — Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify clones
  • Games — 20 game templates from puzzle to RPG
  • Government & Defense — Secure, compliance-ready templates
  • Healthcare — Patient portals, telemedicine, pharmacy management
💡 Tip: Start with a template close to your vision. It's faster to customize a template than build from scratch — and you can change everything with AI.
3

Customize with AI

This is where PushToApp shines. Describe what you want in plain English, and the AI will modify your template's code, design, and functionality.

  • "Change the color scheme to dark blue and gold" — AI updates all CSS
  • "Add a customer review section with star ratings" — AI adds the feature
  • "Make the booking form send email confirmations" — AI writes the logic
  • "Translate all text to Spanish" — AI localizes the entire app

You can iterate as many times as you want. Each AI prompt refines your app further.

💡 Tip: Be specific in your prompts. Instead of "make it look better," try "add a gradient header with the business name centered in white bold text." The more detail, the better the result.
4

Preview in Real Time

See your changes instantly in the built-in preview. PushToApp renders your app exactly as it will look on a phone, tablet, or desktop — no deployment needed.

  • Toggle between phone, tablet, and desktop views
  • Test all interactive features (forms, buttons, navigation)
  • Make quick tweaks and see results immediately
5

Export & Publish

When you're happy with your app, export it for any platform:

  • Progressive Web App (PWA) — Works on any device with a browser. Share a link, users add to home screen. No app store needed.
  • iOS & Android — Export as a native app package via Capacitor. Submit to the App Store or Google Play.
  • Desktop — Export as an Electron app for macOS, Windows, or Linux.
  • Publish & Share — Use PushToApp's built-in hosting to share your app instantly with a QR code.
💡 Tip: For most small businesses, a PWA is the fastest path to getting your app in customers' hands. No app store review, no waiting — just share the link.

What You Can Build

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Booking Apps

Appointment scheduling for salons, barbers, consultants, and service businesses

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E-Commerce

Product catalogs, shopping carts, payment processing, order tracking

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Social Platforms

Social media apps with feeds, profiles, messaging, and content sharing

🎮

Games

Puzzle, arcade, RPG, card games — 20 templates with full game logic

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Healthcare

Patient portals, telemedicine, pharmacy management, health tracking

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Business Tools

CRM, invoicing, project management, inventory, delivery tracking

AI Prompting Tips for Better Results

PushToApp's AI is powered by Claude (Anthropic), DeepSeek, and Gemini. Here's how to get the best results:

✅ Do This

  • Be specific: "Add a hero section with a full-width background image, centered white heading text, and a pink CTA button that says 'Book Now'"
  • Reference the template: "In the services section, replace the 3 cards with 4 cards showing: Haircut ($25), Beard Trim ($15), Hot Towel Shave ($30), Full Package ($55)"
  • Iterate incrementally: Make one change at a time, preview, then add the next
  • Describe the user experience: "When a user clicks 'Book Now', show a calendar picker, then a time slot selector, then a confirmation form"

❌ Avoid This

  • Vague requests: "Make it look nicer" — what does "nicer" mean?
  • Too many changes at once: "Redesign the whole app" — break it into steps
  • No context: "Fix the button" — which button? What's wrong with it?

Bring Your Own API Key

PushToApp includes AI credits on paid plans, but you can also use your own API key for unlimited AI iterations at your own cost:

To add your key: Open PushToApp → Settings → API Keys → paste your key. Your key is stored locally and never sent to our servers.

Plans & Pricing

Free

$0 — Free (Trial): 14-day trial of all features, 10 credits/month, 1 premium template. No credit card required.

Starter

$12.99/mo — 80 credits, 40+ templates, all export formats, BYOK.

Standard ⭐

$19.99/mo — 150 credits, 84+ templates, priority AI, premium support.

Pro

$39.99/mo — 400 credits, all templates, fastest AI, white-label export.

Studio

$79.99/mo — 1,000 credits, unlimited premium templates, priority queue. ($64.99/mo annual)

View full pricing details →

Common Questions

Do I need coding experience?
No. PushToApp is designed for non-developers. The AI handles all code changes — you just describe what you want in plain English. That said, if you do know code, you can edit the source directly for full control.
Can I use PushToApp offline?
Yes! PushToApp is a desktop app that runs entirely on your Mac. You can browse templates, edit code, and preview your app without an internet connection. You only need internet for AI generation and cloud features.
Do I own the code I create?
100% yes. Every app you build with PushToApp is yours. You get the complete source code — HTML, CSS, JavaScript — with no vendor lock-in. Export it, host it anywhere, modify it however you want.
How is this different from no-code builders like Bubble?
Unlike cloud-based no-code tools, PushToApp gives you real source code that you own. There's no monthly platform dependency — your exported app runs independently. Plus, PushToApp works offline and uses AI for customization instead of drag-and-drop interfaces. Read the full comparison →
What if I need help?
Email us at PushToApp@larkite.com — we respond within 24 hours. You can also check our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or visit the Resources hub for tutorials and guides.

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