Descriptions:
Riley Brown walks through converting an existing web app — his theme-browsing tool copytheme.com — into a full iOS mobile app using Vibe Code and Claude Opus 4.5, without writing any code. Starting from a prompt that describes the web app’s core functionality, the build adds user authentication, a Supabase-backed cloud database tracking theme copy counts, and a polished mobile UI with horizontally scrollable theme cards and animated 3D copy buttons.
Monetization is structured as a freemium model: five free themes with additional paid themes available via a one-time in-app purchase through RevenueCat. The video also covers adding a lead-generation mechanic — a bottom sheet that surfaces a “Build on Vibe Code” deep link after each theme copy, designed to route users directly into the Vibe Code app. Debugging that deep link in real time (the initial implementation opened the App Store instead of the app itself) gives an honest look at the iterative back-and-forth typical of AI-assisted development.
By the end, the app is submitted to the App Store with a working paywall and a viral growth loop built in. For developers or product builders who already have a web app and want to understand what it takes to extend it to mobile using Claude Code-powered no-code tooling, this video covers the full journey from initial prompt to App Store submission.
📺 Source: Riley Brown · Published December 24, 2025
🏷️ Format: Hands On Build
