> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.milq.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Milq

> Milq is the iOS app that builds iOS apps for you. Describe your idea in plain English and get a native Swift app right from your iPhone.

This is possible by giving every use their own dedicated Mac and Xcode environment. When you submit a prompt on Milq, our agent writes files locally and issues build commands to compile your Swift files.

## Why We're Different

A lot of people want to build mobile apps with AI, either for personal productivity or to distribute and earn side-income. Many of the existing builders like Replit generate iOS applications using React Native, which outputs subpar apps in-terms of design and performance. Milq is the only iOS app that generates mobile apps in real Swift, giving you instant access to Apple's 1st Party Frameworks.

Traditionally, Swift development required a Mac and Xcode installed. But with Milq, that is no-longer necessary. Simply prompt your idea and a real Swift app that you can preview and download will be generated for you.

## Key features

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  <Card title="Natural Language Prompting" icon="message-lines" href="/building/prompting">
    Describe your app idea in plain English. No syntax, no boilerplate — just tell Milq what you want to build.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Native Swift Code" icon="swift" href="/building/app-types">
    Every app the agent generates is real Swift — not a web wrapper or hybrid framework.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Remote Simulator" icon="play" href="/previewing/remote-simulator">
    A remote Mac environment compiles your project and streams an interactive iOS simulator to your screen so you can test before you install.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build Installations" icon="download" href="/deploying/build-links">
    Milq signs your apps withy our own Apple Development Credentials and lets you download the build straight to your phone from Milq's web portal. 
  </Card>
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## Who Milq is for

Milq is built for anyone who has ever had an app idea but didn't know how to code — or didn't want to. If you can describe what you want, Milq can build it.

Milq is equally useful for developers who want to prototype ideas quickly, on-the-go. Instead of spending hours scaffolding a project, you can go from concept to a working prototype in minutes and then iterate from there.

## What you can build

Milq supports a wide range of native iOS app types, including:

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  <Card title="3D Games" icon="gamepad">
    Build immersive 3D game experiences in native Swift. Describe your game mechanics, visual style, and win conditions — Milq handles the rest.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Camera Apps" icon="camera">
    Create apps that use the iPhone camera for photos, video, or scanning. From custom viewfinders to real-time processing, the camera is yours to direct.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AR Apps" icon="cube">
    Build augmented reality apps using ARKit. Place objects in the real world, overlay information, or create interactive AR environments — just describe the experience.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Productivity Tools" icon="list-check">
    Task managers, trackers, planners, and more. If you have a workflow you want to support, describe the screens and data and Milq will build the tool.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Any Idea" icon="lightbulb">
    If you can describe it, Milq can build it. Personal projects, niche utilities, fun experiments — bring any idea and see it come to life as a native iOS app.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Tools" icon="wrench">
    Build tools tailored exactly to how you work. Custom calculators, personal dashboards, niche trackers — if off-the-shelf apps don't fit, build your own
  </Card>
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