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Plans & Pricing

Nativeline offers flexible plans to match how you build. Whether you’re exploring, building your first app, or shipping products, there’s a plan for you.

Understanding Bits

Nativeline uses a bits system to measure AI usage. Bits are your monthly AI budget — think of them like data on a phone plan. When the AI thinks, plans, writes code, or debugs, it uses bits. More complex tasks use more bits.

How Bits Are Consumed

ActionApproximate Bits
Simple question1-5 bits
Change a color or text10-15 bits
Add a simple component (button, field)25-40 bits
Create a new screen30-50 bits
Build a complex feature40-80 bits
Debug stubborn errors15-50 bits (varies)

Why Usage Varies

Bit consumption depends on:
  • Complexity — More complex features = more AI thinking
  • Specificity — Vague requests require more iterations
  • Errors — Build failures trigger debugging cycles
  • Project size — Larger projects need more context processing
Specific, clear prompts use fewer bits than vague requests. “Add a blue button with white text” is cheaper than “make it look better.”

Available Plans

Builder

$25/month

1,000 bits included
  • AI builds your app automatically
  • AI fixes issues for you
  • Unlimited projects
  • Test in iOS Simulator
  • Email support
Best for: Getting started, simple apps, exploring

Pro

$50/month

2,250 bits includedEverything in Builder, plus:
  • Full code editor access
  • View and edit Swift code
  • Detailed build information
  • App logs for debugging
Best for: Regular users, learning Swift, serious projects

Scale

100100-1,000/month

4,800-50,000 bitsEverything in Pro, plus:
  • Customize your bit amount
  • Priority support
  • Early access to new features
  • Dedicated assistance
Best for: Power users, agencies, multiple projects

Choosing Your Plan

Decision Guide

Start with Builder ($25/month)1,000 bits gives you plenty of room to:
  • Generate your first app (40-50 bits)
  • Add features and make changes
  • Experiment freely without worrying about limits
Most users find Builder more than enough to get started.
Builder (25)orPro(25) or Pro (50)First app generation is typically 40-50 bits. Consider:
  • Builder if you just want the app built
  • Pro if you want to see and learn from the code
Pro is worth it if you’re curious about how things work.
Pro ($50/month) or higherThe code editor lets you:
  • View all generated Swift code
  • Make quick edits yourself
  • Read logs for debugging
  • Learn Swift by doing
Code access requires Pro or Scale.
Scale ($100+/month)Building several apps or one ambitious project? Scale lets you:
  • Choose exactly how many bits you need
  • Get priority support
  • Access new features early
Scale gives you the flexibility to build as much as you need without running out.

Quick Comparison

FeatureBuilderProScale
Monthly cost$25$50$100-1,000
Bits included1,0002,2504,800-50,000
Unlimited projects
iOS Simulator
Code editor
App logs
Priority support
Early access

Example: Per-Message Costs

Here’s what typical messages cost in bits:
1

First app generation (~40-50 bits)

“Create a task list app with add and complete features”
2

Adding a feature (~25-40 bits)

“Add due dates to tasks with a date picker”
3

Bug fix (~15-30 bits)

“Tasks aren’t saving when I close the app”
4

Design change (~10-15 bits)

“Make the cards have rounded corners and shadows”
5

Quick question (~1-5 bits)

“How do I add a search bar?”
Every app is different, so total costs vary based on complexity and how many changes you make.

Managing Your Bits

Checking Usage

Your remaining bits are always visible in Nativeline:
  • Look for the bits indicator in the toolbar
  • A progress bar shows usage percentage
  • Warning appears at 80% usage
  • Bits reset monthly on your billing date

When Bits Run Low

At 80% usage:
  • Warning notification appears
  • Consider upgrading or being more efficient
At 100% usage:
  • AI features pause until reset
  • Your projects remain safe
  • You can still open and view your code
  • Bits reset on your billing date

Tips to Use Bits Efficiently

Be Specific

“Add 16pt padding and 12pt rounded corners” uses fewer bits than “make it look better”

Use Images

Attach screenshots or mockups — visual context saves iterations

Build Incrementally

Add features one at a time, testing each before moving on

Edit Small Things Yourself

On Pro+, use the code editor for tiny tweaks like colors and text

Billing & Subscription

Upgrading

  1. Go to Settings → Plans
  2. Select a higher tier
  3. Confirm the upgrade
  4. New bits are added immediately
  5. You’re charged a prorated amount
Upgrades take effect instantly.

Downgrading

  1. Go to Settings → Plans
  2. Select a lower tier
  3. Confirm the change
  4. Continues at current tier until billing date
  5. New tier starts at next billing cycle
Downgrading from Pro or higher means losing code editor access. Make sure you don’t have unsaved edits before downgrading.

Canceling

  1. Go to Settings → Subscription
  2. Click Cancel Subscription
  3. Confirm cancellation
  4. Access continues until end of billing period
  5. Projects remain on your Mac
Your projects are stored locally — they stay on your Mac even after cancellation. You can always resubscribe later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your projects stay on your Mac in ~/Documents/Nativeline Projects/. You can still open them in Xcode. You just can’t use AI features without an active plan.
Yes! Upgrade to a higher tier anytime. New bits are added immediately and you’re charged a prorated amount.
No, bits reset monthly. Unused bits don’t carry over to the next month.
Complex requests with errors use more bits due to debugging cycles. Try being more specific or breaking into smaller requests.
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