• What is the Preview Mode and how do I use it

  What is the Preview Mode Preview lets you see your own bubble app running as a native app on your own phone, before you buy your own app build from us. It's free, and it runs in our BDK Preview app. You can even build the native workflows and test them before ordering your app build. Just install the Native apps (bdk) plugin from the bubble plugin store ($3 one-time, prices as of 19 October 2026). That'sFeatured

• Quick Links : To common resources

  Here is a list of links that will come in handy BDK Preview app Free. See your own app running as an app on your phone, before you buy a build On Android it's on Google Play. On iPhone it installs through TestFlight, and the page shows you the two taps On iPhone, BDK Preview opens only the previews on your own BDK account. People you invite open your preview in BDK Preview on Android, or on the web BDK apps for your phoneFew readers

• Glossary - Understanding some common terms

  Here's some commonly used terms that might confuse you Build File A fully built up compiled file of your app that a user can install on their device via App Store or Play Store. Also known as ipa for app store and apk for play store Build The process of generating the build file of your app for the first time. When you purchase the BDK Native Service, you are basically purchasing the build. Every build purchase comes with 4 banked rebuilds too (see Banked RebuilFew readers

• I bought the plugin. Where are my apps for iOS and Android

  The Native Apps (bdk) plugin is just one component of the BDK Native Apps product. To get your own iOS and Android apps, please start a project at https://thebdk.com/native and purchase a build. We offer the plugin separately for purchase due to requests by customers & bubble community. It helps you make an informed decision before purchasing the whole product Once you purchase the plugin, you can build the native features within your bubble app without purchasing the whole product YouFew readers

• Can I use the plugin with a 3rd party wrapper?

  You cannot. Native Apps (bdk) plugin is part of the BDK Native product + service. It is not built for use with any 3rd party wrapper. This is clearly mentioned in the plugin page and other avenue. However if you purchased the plugin assuming it will work with a 3rd party wrapper, please email support@bubble.io and request for a refund. Plugin purchases and refunds are completely handled by bubble team. To learn why we offer the plugin separately, please refer to the [relevant helpdesk aFew readers

• Does it support single page or multi page apps

  Absolutely! and BDK native brings a very native feel to it Your app can be single page, multiple page, or anything else you can think of. When going from one page to another, you can leverage the awesome Native Transitions feature of BDK Native using the workflow step This is same way the most popular apps navigate between screens and you can go back to previous instantly with left swipe / back button Links in your page pointing to pages your app domain are automatically navigatedFew readers

• Is the process painless? What else will I need to do

  Do I need to install XCode No Do I need a macbook No Do I need to compile my app No Do I need to generate signing and provisioning profiles No Do I need to configure some wrapper and save files like xml in directories No Do I need to add some javascript code to my bubble app No Do I need to use 'run javascript' action in my bubble app for onesignal push notifications / player ID No Do I need to generate the onesignal ceFew readers