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AppMint AI (How Credits Work)
No setup, no API keys - buy credits and build apps instantly
1What is AppMint AI?#
AppMint AI is the easiest way to build an app - no accounts, no API keys, no setup. You just buy credits and start building. We run the AI for you in the background and you pay only for what you use.
2How credits work#
Credits are like prepaid balance. Every time the AI builds or edits your app, it uses some credits - and we show you exactly how many ('Used 45 credits · 7,910 left').
There is no fixed 'number of apps' because usage depends on how big your app is and how many changes you make. A small app costs little; a large app with lots of edits costs more. You can spend your whole balance on one big app if you want.
3Buying credits#
Tap 'Buy Credits' and pick a pack:
- Starter - $2.30 (100 credits - approximately 2-3 full apps)
- Maker - $5.74 (450 credits - approximately 8 full apps)
The 'approximately N apps' figures are estimates only - your real usage is metered. Payment is handled securely by Google Play, or via web checkout (Dodo) which is cheaper than the in-app price; there is no subscription.
4Standard vs Best Quality#
Pick a quality level before you build:
- Standard - great for most apps and the cheapest. Recommended.
- Best Quality - uses a smarter model for tricky apps, but spends credits faster.
You can switch any time. Image → App (turning a screenshot or drawing into an app) works on both.
5AppMint AI vs Free vs Your Own Key#
You have three ways to build:
- AppMint AI - best quality, no setup, pay-as-you-go credits, always badge-free. (Recommended.)
- Free providers - Groq (free key from console.groq.com) or Cloudflare Workers AI (free tier from dash.cloudflare.com). Great for testing ideas.
- Your Own AI Key - bring a Claude, OpenAI, Grok, or DeepSeek key.
All providers are available to everyone. Apps built with your own key include a small AppMint badge unless you have a Pro plan. AppMint AI apps are always badge-free.
6Your balance is always safe#
Your credit balance is stored on our secure server, not just on your phone - so it follows your purchase. If you reinstall the app, your remaining credits are restored. We never see or store any AI provider keys on your device for AppMint AI; everything runs server-side.