FAQ

With Instance, you can build a wide range of applications, from simple tools to complex web apps or progressive web apps that you or your users can add to your mobile devices' home screens. Instance supports modern web-based technologies, including React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and SQL databases, for powerful data management capabilities.

Yes, switch to the Editor tab to update your components' style instantly—no messages needed. Learn more about visual editing.

Yes, you can access your source code through the Code tab and use the Export button to export projects. Learn more about viewing your code and downloading your source code.

Yes, Instance supports databases. It automatically sets up a ready-to-use database for you based on the details of your prompt—no manual configuration needed. Learn more about working with databases.

Yes, you can use an external database like Supabase. Ask Instance to add it. You will need to add API keys and go through the setup, though. The easier way is to use Instance's built-in database. Learn more about working with databases.

Have a look at our plans overview to learn everything about usage limitations.

Have a look at our plans overview to learn everything about usage limitations.

Your message allowance resets at the start of each billing period. Unused messages don't carry over to the next month. Have a look at our plans overview to learn everything about usage limitations.

A message consists of any text sent through the chat interface that gets a response from the AI. Have a look at our plans overview to learn everything about usage limitations.

Publishing an app means releasing a stable, finished version of your project for users to see and use. While you continue tweaking and testing in your preview (or development) version inside Instance, users only interact with the polished, published version. This way, they get a smooth experience — no broken layouts or half-finished features — while you stay free to experiment behind the scenes. Learn more about publishing.

Yes, you can make changes to published apps at any time. When you make changes, these are only reflected in your development (preview) version. With a simple click of the Publish button, you can deploy changes to your live application. Your users will automatically receive the updated version, allowing you to continuously improve your app while maintaining uninterrupted access. Learn more about publishing.

We ensure your apps stay up and running as long as you maintain an active subscription with us. Have a look at our plans overview to learn everything about usage limitations.

Your apps will remain accessible, and you can continue working within the free tier limitations. However, we can only ensure your apps stay published as long as you maintain an active subscription with us. Have a look at our plans overview to learn everything about usage limitations.

You can unpublish your Instance app directly from your dashboard whenever needed. Once unpublished, the public URL will immediately become inactive. Note that unpublishing doesn't delete your app—it simply removes public access. Learn more about publishing.

Instance currently creates web applications that run in browsers. While they cannot be distributed through app stores, you can use them as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for an app-like experience. To add your app to your phone's home screen on iOS, open your published app in Safari, tap "Share," and then select "Add to Home Screen." This also works on Android, where most browsers like Chrome let users install the app directly to their home screen with an “Install” prompt.