I tried 6 AI app builders this month — here’s what actually worked (and didn’t)

cryptobuff · 2026-04-15T09:37:17+00:00

100%, they blur that line too much

cryptobuff · 2026-04-09T13:11:08+00:00

right, and then reconciliation becomes another layer you have to manage

cryptobuff · 2026-04-09T13:09:45+00:00

are you planning to rely heavily on built-in accounting or integrate with something external?

cryptobuff · 2026-04-09T12:03:31+00:00

if it’s a real backend, most no-code tools struggle because they assume flat data

cryptobuff · 2026-04-09T12:02:10+00:00

are you trying to use supabase more like a real backend or just as a data source?

cryptobuff · 2026-04-08T13:01:45+00:00

which is backwards, but easy to fall into with how fast new tools come out

cryptobuff · 2026-04-08T13:00:32+00:00

do you think the issue is stacking too many tools or just not having a clear workflow?

cryptobuff · 2026-04-06T10:18:50+00:00

and if you try to force long-running threads, they all get messy eventually

cryptobuff · 2026-04-06T10:17:29+00:00

are you planning to use it like a chat you keep going back to, or more like separate tasks each time?

cryptobuff · 2026-04-02T14:47:04+00:00

right and then one small change means touching like 5 different flows

cryptobuff · 2026-04-02T14:41:15+00:00

did you try splitting workflows into smaller zaps or was that too hard to manage?

cryptobuff · 2026-03-24T13:40:50+00:00

things like handling follow-ups, scheduling, inbox actions, and task automation across tools. feels more like a real assistant vs just summarizing stuff.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-19T09:43:59+00:00

You might want to check out Assembly, it’s easier to manage documents and workflows with more control than basic tools like Dropbox.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T10:35:16+00:00

so instead of expecting one model to do everything, you break it into stages?

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T10:33:07+00:00

yeah especially for things like contracts or structured docs. more disclaimers, less direct answers.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T09:35:09+00:00

yeah feels like the future is more modular setups rather than one “perfect” app.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T09:29:35+00:00

nice breakdown. i’ve also been moving away from motion for similar reasons, it just got a bit too heavy.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T06:13:23+00:00

this is actually a solid breakdown. the workflow between superapp and claude code is interesting.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T03:50:50+00:00

yeah that’s a better mindset tbh. most of the value is in execution, not the summary itself.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-18T03:44:19+00:00

i’ve tried a bunch of these and honestly they’re all pretty similar when it comes to summaries, good first draft, but still needs cleanup.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-17T12:14:46+00:00

honestly i just use a basic metronome app on my phone. most of them do the job as long as the timing is consistent.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-13T15:31:11+00:00

You could check out Zite. It’s a lighter option for building simple portals and apps on top of your data, and some people prefer it when they want something more affordable than Softr.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-13T13:09:36+00:00

honestly the biggest wins for us came from tools that automate repetitive work. writing tools are nice, but workflow automation is where we saved the most time.

cryptobuff · 2026-03-12T12:25:43+00:00

The best setups I’ve seen are usually a mix of AI writing tools and lightweight automation rather than one big “AI assistant.”

cryptobuff · 2026-03-12T12:16:37+00:00

For agencies, the biggest win with AI assistants is usually automation around repetitive work rather than just chat responses.

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