Learn DRAFTBIT with Real Code Examples

Draftbit enables you to create React Native apps visually using a drag-and-drop interface.

You can export the generated React Native code anytime for full control and customization.

It integrates with APIs, authentication providers, and external services.

Draftbit is ideal for startups, designers, and developers who want fast mobile app development with the option to customize code.

Apps can be built visually, connected to data, and deployed to iOS and Android.

Component-based visual builder

Theme and style management

Navigation setup (stack, tabs, drawers)

API connector and data binding

Real-time preview on device

Screens represent app pages

Components build UI structure

Navigation determines app flow

APIs connect data to components

Themes control styling consistency

Screens folder

Components folder

Navigation folder

Themes and styles

API services

Design screens visually

Add components and style them

Connect APIs for dynamic data

Configure navigation

Preview or export React Native code

Beginner: static UI screens

Intermediate: API-connected apps

Advanced: custom components + logic

Expert: full code export and manual customization

Team projects: handoff between designers and developers

Draftbit vs FlutterFlow: Draftbit exports React Native code; FlutterFlow exports Flutter code.

Draftbit vs Bravo Studio: Draftbit focuses on React Native; Bravo converts Figma designs.

Draftbit vs Bubble: Draftbit is mobile-app focused; Bubble is web-app focused.

Draftbit is ideal when code export and developer flexibility are priorities.

UI/UX creation is fast and consistent for mobile-first apps.

2019 – Draftbit beta release

2020 – Code export introduced

2021 – API integrations expanded

2022 – Custom components & advanced theming

2023–2025 – Improved builder, integrations, and export workflows

Draftbit: visual React Native builder

Component: reusable UI block

Navigator: defines screen transitions

API Binding: connecting data to UI

Code Export: downloading full RN project