--- title: "Flowmaps | Plan Your App Visually Before AI Builds It" description: "Turn your app idea into a visual map and a step-by-step build plan for Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or Claude Code. For founders and developers. Free to start." source: "https://flowmaps.app/" --- Now open· for anyone building with AI # Plan your app visually before AI builds it Flowmaps is a visual app planner for anyone building with AI, from first-time founders to experienced developers. Map every feature your app needs, then hand a clear build plan to Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or Claude Code. [Start free](https://flowmaps.app/login?new=1) Free to start. No coding, no credit card. The first 100 builders get 25 free AI actions. [See an example map →](https://flowmaps.app/examples/booking-app) Built with Flowmaps Used by flowmaps.app The problem ## Why AI app builders get stuck without a plan AI builders write code fast, but they guess when your instructions are vague, and every wrong guess costs you time and credits. 1. 01 ### The AI builds the wrong thing You asked for a booking app and got something else. Without a plan, the AI fills the gaps with guesses. 2. 02 ### You run out of credits fixing mistakes Each fix is another prompt. Each prompt costs credits. 3. 03 ### You don't know what to ask for next You know what you want the app to do. You just don't know the steps to get there. How it works ## How Flowmaps works Flowmaps turns an app idea into a build plan in three steps. 1. ### Describe your idea Write it like you'd tell a friend, or paste your website. One sentence is enough. 2. ### See every feature on a map Flowmaps lays out what your app needs, what to build first and what can wait. Change anything. 3. ### Let your AI build it, step by step Claude Code, Cursor or Lovable get one clear step at a time, and your board moves the card when it's done. ## What builders say about Flowmaps > “I never knew I needed this, but Flowmaps showed every step I needed to build my first app. Now I build it step by step and actually understand what every feature does and why.” Celine, Online marketer, building a first app > “With Flowmaps I can see the whole project on the map, and Claude Code works through the cards and moves them along. Even after a few days away, I immediately see where I am and what's next.” Rick, Building a SaaS project > “I can't code, and every time I asked Lovable for my whole app, it went wrong. Flowmaps showed me every feature I needed, even things I'd forgotten like security and an onboarding flow. Now I build one step at a time, and I actually understand what I'm making.” Lisa, New to building apps What you can plan ## What you can plan with Flowmaps You can use Flowmaps to plan mobile apps, SaaS tools and internal tools. [See all 13 example maps →](https://flowmaps.app/examples) Plan a habit tracker with reminders, streaks and a simple progress screen before you ask the AI to build it. [View example map →](https://flowmaps.app/examples/habit-tracker) Map a booking tool where customers pick a time, pay online and get a reminder the day before. Lay out a client dashboard that shows each client's projects, invoices and next steps in one place. flowmaps.app · Streaky, a habit tracker for iPhone and Android Build first3 Build first Pick your habits Build first Tick off today Build first Streaks Next3 Next Daily reminder Next Progress screen Next Sign in to save your progress Later1 Later Share a streak Built with Flowmaps ## Real apps, planned and built with Flowmaps Two apps from the team behind Flowmaps, each planned on a Flowmaps map and built one feature at a time. - [wish-loop.com![Wishloop homepage](https://flowmaps.app/built-with/wishloop.webp)](https://flowmaps.app/built-with/wishloop) ### Wishloop Mobile app for Android A price-tracking app: save products from TikTok, Instagram or the web, and get told the moment the price drops. From plan to live 3 weeks, including Google Play approval Installs 1,000+ (October 2026) [How it was built →](https://flowmaps.app/built-with/wishloop)[Visit wish-loop.com ↗](https://wish-loop.com/) - [adonboard.co![Adonboard homepage](https://flowmaps.app/built-with/adonboard.webp)](https://flowmaps.app/built-with/adonboard) ### Adonboard Web app: a two-sided marketplace A marketplace where travellers auction sticker spots on their suitcase to brands, and the winning logos fly along on every trip. From plan to live 1 week How it earns Free to list, 10% when a spot sells [How it was built →](https://flowmaps.app/built-with/adonboard)[Visit adonboard.co ↗](https://adonboard.co/) Works with ## Works with the AI builders you already use Flowmaps works with Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, Cursor and Claude Code. - [LovablePlan for Lovable →](https://flowmaps.app/lovable) - [BoltPlan for Bolt →](https://flowmaps.app/bolt) - [ReplitPlan for Replit →](https://flowmaps.app/replit) - [v0Plan for v0 →](https://flowmaps.app/v0) - [CursorPlan for Cursor →](https://flowmaps.app/cursor) - [Claude CodePlan for Claude Code →](https://flowmaps.app/claude-code) Pick your builder and Flowmaps writes the build plan in the way that tool understands best. Using something else? Copy the plan into any AI builder. Names and logos belong to their owners. Flowmaps isn't affiliated with or endorsed by them. Compare ## Flowmaps vs a standard visual app planner Flowmaps is a visual app planner that also writes your build plan, while a standard visual planner gives you an empty canvas to draw on yourself. Feature![](https://flowmaps.app/brand/icon-v3.png)FlowmapsRecommendedStandard visual planner Turns your idea into a mapYes, from one sentenceNo, you draw every box yourself Knows what an app needsYes, it suggests features you'd forget, like logins and paymentsNo, you have to think of everything Checks your plan for gapsYes, it spots what beginners forget, like security, a place to store your data and privacy rulesNo, you find out when something breaks Step-by-step build planYes, in the right orderNo, you decide the order yourself Instructions your AI builder can followYes, written for Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, Cursor or Claude CodeNo, you write every prompt yourself Warns about risksYes, for payments, personal data and costsNo Shows what's built and what's nextYes, your board updates as you buildOnly if you update it by hand Score7 of 70 of 7 - Turns your idea into a map FlowmapsYes, from one sentence Standard visual plannerNo, you draw every box yourself - Knows what an app needs FlowmapsYes, it suggests features you'd forget, like logins and payments Standard visual plannerNo, you have to think of everything - Checks your plan for gaps FlowmapsYes, it spots what beginners forget, like security, a place to store your data and privacy rules Standard visual plannerNo, you find out when something breaks - Step-by-step build plan FlowmapsYes, in the right order Standard visual plannerNo, you decide the order yourself - Instructions your AI builder can follow FlowmapsYes, written for Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, Cursor or Claude Code Standard visual plannerNo, you write every prompt yourself - Warns about risks FlowmapsYes, for payments, personal data and costs Standard visual plannerNo - Shows what's built and what's next FlowmapsYes, your board updates as you build Standard visual plannerOnly if you update it by hand A standard visual planner means a whiteboard or mind map tool where you draw your app by hand. Pricing ## Flowmaps pricing Flowmaps is free to start, and every new account gets 7 days of Pro, no card needed. After that, Pro is $15.83 per month, billed yearly, or $19 month to month. ### Free $0 Try Flowmaps with your first idea. [Start free](https://flowmaps.app/login?new=1) Includes - 1 venture with up to 30 cards - AI features with your own Claude key - Build with Claude Code and the terminal - Risk flags and help article drafts Most picked ### Pro $19 /month For solo builders shipping real products. [Try Pro free for 7 days](https://flowmaps.app/login?new=1) 7 days free · no credit card Early bird: Pro for $12/month for life, for the first 100 customers. Everything in Free, plus - Unlimited ventures and cards - Email ideas straight onto your map - Public help pages for your customers - Activity log - Invite 2 viewers (clients, advisors) ### Team $49 /month For teams building together. [Start free](https://flowmaps.app/login?new=1) Everything in Pro, plus - 5 people included - Editors and viewers - One shared Anthropic key Most picked Prices in US dollars, plus sales tax or VAT where it applies. Yearly plans get two months free. The first 100 accounts get 25 free AI actions, so you can try the AI without a key. After that, the AI runs on your own Anthropic key, billed by Anthropic with no markup. FAQ ## Frequently asked questions about Flowmaps ### What is Flowmaps? Flowmaps is a visual app planner for anyone building with AI, from first-time founders to experienced developers. You describe your app idea, Flowmaps turns it into a map of features and a step-by-step build plan, and your AI builder follows that plan. ### Do I need to know how to code to use Flowmaps? No. Beginners can describe what they want in plain words, and Flowmaps writes the build plan for their AI builder. Experienced developers use it too: to plan bigger apps, catch what's missing, and hand Claude Code or Cursor one clear step at a time. ### Does Flowmaps build the app for me? No. Flowmaps makes the plan, your AI builder does the building. You hand each step of the plan to Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, Cursor or Claude Code, and you see on your board what's done and what's next. ### What is the difference between Flowmaps and Lovable or Bolt? Lovable and Bolt build your app; Flowmaps plans it. Flowmaps decides what to build and in which order, and writes clear instructions that Lovable or Bolt can follow one step at a time. ### How is Flowmaps different from a whiteboard or mind map tool? A whiteboard gives you an empty canvas; Flowmaps fills it in for you. You describe your idea, Flowmaps suggests the features your app needs and puts them in build order, and it writes the instructions your AI builder follows. ### What if I forget something in my plan? Click Scan for gaps. Flowmaps checks your whole map for what apps usually need and beginners often miss, like logins and security, a database for your data, privacy rules and emails. It tells you why each one matters for your app and where it fits, and you choose what to add. ### Can I plan an iPhone or Android app with Flowmaps? Yes. You can plan any kind of app, including mobile apps for iPhone and Android. The plan works the same way; you then build it with the AI builder you prefer. ### Will planning first save me AI credits? It usually helps, because clear instructions mean fewer wrong guesses to fix. Each step of a Flowmaps plan says exactly what to build, so you spend fewer prompts undoing work. How much you save depends on your app and your builder. ### Which AI builders does Flowmaps work with? Flowmaps works with Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, Cursor, Claude Code and Codex. You pick your builder, and Flowmaps writes the plan for it. You can also copy the plan into any other AI builder. ### Is Flowmaps free? Yes, Flowmaps is free to start. The Free plan covers one app idea, with up to 30 cards on its map and everything you need to plan it. Pro costs $19 per month for unlimited apps and cards, and Team costs $49 per month for five people. ### Do I need my own AI key to use Flowmaps? Not to try it. The first 100 accounts get 25 free AI actions: enough to map your idea, write build prompts for your first features and scan for gaps. After that, you add your own Anthropic key. It isn't a subscription: you add a few dollars of credit, and most AI actions cost a few cents. Flowmaps adds no markup. ### I already started building and it's a mess. Can Flowmaps help? Yes. Describe what your app should do and what already works, or paste your website link and Flowmaps reads it for you. Flowmaps then maps out what's missing and in which order to fix it. You hand those steps to your AI builder one at a time. Guides ## Learn to plan before you prompt Free guides for anyone building an app with AI, no coding needed. [All guides](https://flowmaps.app/guides) - [AI app builder guideLovable, Bolt, v0, Replit or Cursor: how to pick one and plan your prompts.Read the guide →](https://flowmaps.app/guides/ai-app-builder-guide) - [Write an MVP feature listDecide what goes in your first version, and what can wait.Read the guide →](https://flowmaps.app/guides/mvp-feature-list) - [Plan a Lovable appWhat to decide before your first Lovable prompt.Read the guide →](https://flowmaps.app/guides/how-to-plan-lovable-app) - [Save Lovable creditsSmaller prompts in the right order, so you fix less and spend less.Read the guide →](https://flowmaps.app/guides/how-to-save-lovable-credits) Your next appShare ## Start with a plan, not a prompt Map your app idea in minutes and give your AI builder something clear to follow. [Booking app](https://flowmaps.app/examples/booking-app)[Habit tracker](https://flowmaps.app/examples/habit-tracker)[Client dashboard](https://flowmaps.app/examples/client-dashboard)[Marketplace](https://flowmaps.app/examples/marketplace-app)[Invoice tool](https://flowmaps.app/examples/invoice-tool) Your idea [Start free](https://flowmaps.app/login?new=1) Free to start. No coding, no credit card. The first 100 builders get 25 free AI actions.