vibecode · ansh · Apr 6, 2026 · Apr 5, 2026 · Apr 5, 2026 · Apr 5, 2026
diff --git a/getting-started/deploy-app-store.mdx b/getting-started/deploy-app-store.mdx
@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: "Deploy to App Store"
 description: "Publish your Vibecode app to the Apple App Store with Expo Launch"
 ---
 
 Ready to share your app with the world? Vibecode makes it easy to publish your app directly to the Apple App Store. Follow this step-by-step guide to submit your first build.
 
+<Note>
+  Due to Apple's restrictions, deploying to the App Store is only available on the web app.
+</Note>
+
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 ## Before You Start
@@ -21,7 +25,7 @@

 3. **Expo Account**
   - Create a free account at [expo.dev/signup](https://expo.dev/signup)
   - Vibecode uses Expo Launch to start the App Store build flow

 4. **Apple Device for 2FA**
   - Have your iPhone, iPad, or Mac nearby to receive two-factor authentication codes
@@ -49,15 +53,17 @@
 
 ### Step 1: Start the Submission
 
+{/*
 **On Mobile App:**
 1. Open your project in Vibecode
 2. Tap the **app name** at the top
 3. In the dropdown menu, select **Publish on App Store**
 4. Tap **Get Started** on the welcome screen
+*/}
 
 **On Web App:**
 1. Open your project in Vibecode
-2. Click the **Share** button at the top right
+2. Click the **Deploy** button at the top right
 3. Select **Deploy to App Store**
 4. Click **Get Started** on the welcome screen
 
@@ -73,13 +79,13 @@

 ### Step 3: Add Your Expo Access Token

 Vibecode uses Expo Launch to handle the App Store build flow. Before starting, add your Expo access token:

 1. Click **Get access token from Expo**
 2. Sign into your Expo account
 3. Go to **Settings -> Access Tokens**
 4. Create a new access token
 5. Copy the token and paste it into Vibecode

 <Tip>Use the paste button for quick entry of long tokens. Make sure your token is correct and there are no extra spaces or characters.</Tip>

@@ -95,7 +101,7 @@

 ### Step 5: Confirm Your App Icon

 Review your app icon. Make sure it looks good and represents your app well. This is what users will see in the App Store. You can generate an icon inside the Vibecode app.

 ### Step 6: Create a Bundle ID (First Build Only)

@@ -103,7 +109,7 @@

 **Important:** Once you submit your first build, you should treat your bundle ID as permanent.

 - Vibecode automatically generates a suggested bundle ID
 - You can customize it if needed
 - Check the box to confirm you understand the bundle ID choice

@@ -111,11 +117,11 @@

 ### Step 7: Start Expo Launch

 Once your app details are confirmed, Vibecode prepares the submission and asks you to start **Expo Launch**.

 When you click **Start Expo Launch**:

 1. Vibecode opens the Expo Launch flow in a new tab
 2. Expo Launch handles the Apple authentication and build setup flow
 3. Expo starts the cloud build for your app
 4. The build is uploaded to App Store Connect
@@ -126,9 +132,9 @@

 After Expo Launch starts successfully:

 - Vibecode shows that the launch has started
 - You can open the **Expo Dashboard** in a new tab
 - You can close the Vibecode dialog once Expo has started the build
 - The build continues in the cloud

 ### Step 9: Build Complete

diff --git a/getting-started/download-code.mdx b/getting-started/download-code.mdx
@@ -3,8 +3,23 @@
 description: "Download and use your generated code"
 ---
 
 Vibecode allows you to download your code and use it in your own development environment. Whether you want to use Cursor, VS Code, or any other IDE, you can export your code and continue building. This gives you full control and flexibility to customize your app however you need.
 
+<Note>
+  Due to Apple's restrictions, downloading your code is only available on the web app.
+</Note>
+
+## Download Your Code
+
+To download your code:
+
+- Open your project in the web app
+- Click the **`<>`** button
+- Click **"Download Code"**
+
+After clicking, the download link will be sent to your email.
+
+{/*
 ## Download Your Code on Mobile
 
 To download your code on the mobile app:
@@ -13,6 +28,7 @@
 - Select "Download Code"
 - Check your email for the download link
 - Download your code
+*/}
 
 ## Use Your Code Anywhere
 

diff --git a/getting-started/sharing-app.mdx b/getting-started/sharing-app.mdx
@@ -1,10 +1,29 @@
 ---
 title: "Sharing Your App"
 description: "Share your Vibecode apps with friends and users"
 ---
 
 With Vibecode, you can share your app with anyone without going through the App Store first.
 
+<Note>
+  Due to Apple's restrictions, the share functionality is not available on the iOS app. To run a Vibecode app on mobile, users need to download the Appsmith app and scan a QR code.
+</Note>
+
+## How to Share Your App on iOS
+
+To share your app with someone on iOS:
+
+1. Open your project on the Vibecode web app
+2. Click the **On Mobile** button in the top right corner of the preview — this opens a popup with a QR code
+3. Share the QR code with the person you want to share with
+4. Ask them to download the **Appsmith - Vibecode Apps** app from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/appsmith-vibecode-apps/id6744415724)
+5. Once installed, they can scan the QR code in the Appsmith app to run your Vibecode app
+
+<Tip>
+  Make sure the person you're sharing with has the Appsmith app installed before they try to scan the QR code.
+</Tip>
+
+{/*
 ## How Sharing Works
 
 To share an app, it must be **published** first. If it is not published yet, Vibecode will prompt you to publish it before sharing.
@@ -34,6 +53,7 @@
 <Note>
   Sharing a published app is different from App Store distribution. Sharing gives people direct access to the published app link without going through the App Store review process.
 </Note>
+*/}
 
 ## Ready to Go Further?