Anything Max - AI app builder

Title: Anything Max: The Tool That Builds the Tools You Actually Want

TLDR: Anything Max isn't a "coding assistant" like Copilot. It’s an autonomous software engineer that builds entire full-stack apps from English prompts. If Bolt.new is for making pretty React components fast, Anything Max is for building the whole messy backend, database, and mobile app in one go. It’s expensive ($160/mo for the autonomous agent), but it’s cheaper than hiring a human dev to build your MVP.

You know that feeling when you have a brilliant app idea at 2 AM, but then you remember you have to set up Webpack, configure a database, and fight with authentication tokens? So you just go to sleep instead?

Vibe coding was supposed to fix that. It promised us we could just "vibe" our way to software. But most tools are just glorified autocomplete. They give you a code snippet, you paste it, it breaks, and you spend four hours debugging a library you didn't even want to use.

Anything Max (createanything.com) is different. It creates the environment, writes the code, installs the dependencies, and—this is the killer feature—it runs the app to check if it works. If it sees an error, it fixes it. You don't touch the code unless you want to.

This review is for the builders, the "ideas guys" who are tired of being made fun of, and the vibe coders who want to ship actual products, not just demos.

The Problem It Solves

The "No-Code" movement lied to us. You still had to learn complex logic flows and proprietary interfaces that looked like the cockpit of a 747.

Anything Max attempts to kill the "configuration hell." It is a text-to-software platform. You type in English, and it spits out a fully functional application with a real database (Supabase) and real authentication.

How It Works (The "Max" Factor)

The platform is called Anything. The specific feature we care about here is Max.

Max is their "autonomous engineer." When you use the base version of the tool, it's like chatting with a smart assistant. But when you toggle on Max, you are handing off the keys.

You say: "Build a fitness tracker for iOS that logs sets and reps, saves the user's history to a database, and graphs their progress over time."

Max doesn't just give you a code snippet.

1. It sets up the Postgres database.
2. It writes the backend API to save the data.
3. It builds the frontend dashboard.
4. It gives you a QR code to run it on your phone immediately.

For a vibe coder, this is dangerous power. You aren't limited to the features a SaaS founder decided to give you. You can build the tool yourself.

Uniqueness: Why It’s Not Just Another "Bolt"

If you hang out in r/vibecoding, you know the big names right now are Bolt.new and Lovable. They are fantastic. I use them.

But here is where Anything Max feels different: The Mobile & Backend Focus.

Most AI builders are incredible at making pretty user interfaces (UI). They can make a clone of Airbnb in 30 seconds that looks stunning. But try to make it actually book a room or save data, and they often fall apart or mock the data.

Anything Max seems obsessed with the plumbing. It spins up a real database immediately. It handles authentication (login/signup) out of the box. And crucially, it excels at wrapping these web apps into mobile experiences.

Real World Example: The "Micro-SaaS" Test

Let's make this concrete. Say you want to build a simple tool for freelancers to generate invoices.

With a standard coding assistant, you'd spend a day setting up Stripe webhooks. With Anything Max, you type:

"Create a mobile-friendly invoicing app. Users should be able to add a client, add line items, and generate a PDF invoice. Integrate a 'Pay Now' button that links to a Stripe test account."

A year ago, that prompt would get you a confused robot. Today, Max builds the interface, connects the payment logic, and deploys it. You just built a Micro-SaaS in 20 minutes.

What The Community Is Saying

The vibe on Reddit regarding these tools is a mix of awe and skepticism, which is healthy.

On r/vibecoding, user CarpenterCrafty6806 mentioned:

"I signed up for create anything today... Its amazing, powerful, creates great designs and the agent has great reasoning and auto-fixes errors. Its fully end to end and builds the native mobile and web versions as part of the same project."

Another user, SampleFormer564, pointed out the mobile aspect:

"Moment that I really like about it: When you scan the QR code and your described app is actually running on your phone. That's when you realize this isn't just a demo..."

But it’s not all sunshine. You will find threads where people hit a wall. The AI can get confused if you ask for too much at once. It’s not magic. It’s a very fast, slightly drunk junior developer. You still need to direct it clearly.

Pricing: The Elephant in the Room

This is where you might flinch.

• Free: Good for playing around. You get enough credits to build a toy app or a simple landing page.
• Pro ($16/mo): This gets you private projects and more credits (20k). Good for hobbyists who want to keep their code hidden.
• Max ($160/mo): This is the tier with the "Autonomous Engineer."

$160 a month is a lot for a Netflix subscription. It is dirt cheap for a software engineer.

If you are a founder, $160 is less than you’d pay a dev for two hours of work. If you use this to build a tool that brings in five leads a month, it pays for itself. If you are just playing around? Stick to the $16 tier.

Note: Pricing changes fast in this space. Check their site, but expect the "autonomous" magic to cost a premium.

Specs & Tech Stack

• Tech Stack: It works primarily with a standard stack (React, Tailwind, Node.js, Supabase).
• Export: Yes, you can export the code. You aren't locked into a "black box" forever, which is a massive relief for developers.
• Deployment: One-click deploy to a live URL (e.g., project-name.create.xyz).

Competitors

• Bolt.new: The king of frontend speed. If you want a stunning landing page or a web dashboard fast, go with Bolt. Its "diff" technology makes it feel snappier for UI changes.
• Lovable: Excellent for design-focused builders who want something that looks like it was made by a top-tier designer.
• Replit: Great if you actually want to learn to code. It’s an IDE (code editor) first, AI second. Anything Max is AI first.

FAQ

Do I own the code? Yes. You can export the React/Node code and host it elsewhere if you want to cancel your subscription.

Can I really build a mobile app? Yes. It uses Expo (React Native) tech to allow you to run the app on your phone via a QR code, and you can eventually package it for the App Store.

Is it really "No-Code"? Kind of. You can use it without coding, but knowing how to read code helps you spot when the AI is hallucinating.

Summary

Anything Max is for the vibe coder who has outgrown generic chat bots. It is for the person who says, "I wish there was an app for X," and is crazy enough to just build it themselves. It is messy, it is expensive at the top tier, and it is incredibly powerful.

If you are ready to stop renting your software and start owning it, give it a shot.

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