The new app-development reality is weird.

AI tools can help people build mobile apps faster than ever. But after the demo comes the real pain:

• bug fixes

• app store reviews

• API failures

• performance issues

• security updates

• user complaints

A prototype can be vibe-coded.

A business app cannot be vibe-maintained.

That’s the part you should think about before rushing to launch.

Controversial thinking but AI is making app creation cheaper, but app ownership more serious.

For teams building beyond MVPs: This is for you!