Replit introduces Mobile Apps, allowing users to create and publish apps without coding skills, raising security concerns in rapid development.
Replit, an AI startup, has unveiled a new feature called Mobile Apps, enabling users to create and publish applications without the need for coding skills. This tool empowers developers and entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into functional apps within minutes, with the ability to submit them to the App Store in just a few days.
The process is straightforward: users describe their app idea in a chat, and Replit generates the necessary code in real-time. After testing the app within the platform, users can upload it to the App Store, provided they have an Apple Developer account. Although Apple is known for its stringent review process, the company typically processes most applications within a day.
"Just tell Replit Agent what you want to create, repeat it in the chat, instantly preview it on your phone, and publish when you're ready," the company stated.
In addition to app creation, Replit is integrating Stripe support to facilitate monetization. The startup is reportedly seeking a valuation of $9 billion in its upcoming funding round, a significant increase from $3 billion recorded in September.
Security Concerns with Vibe Coding
While vibe coding is becoming a popular method for rapid application development, it has raised security concerns. A recent study identified 69 vulnerabilities across 15 applications developed using various AI tools, including Replit. Analysts found that while the AI agents avoided common vulnerabilities like SQL injections and cross-site scripting, they struggled with complex architectures, often allowing flaws in business logic.
"Human developers intuitively understand how workflows should function. Agents lack this 'common sense' and primarily rely on instructions," the study indicated.
For instance, four out of five agents permitted the creation of orders with negative amounts, highlighting a significant oversight in pricing logic.
GPT-5.2 Codex Available in Cursor
Meanwhile, Cursor has launched a specialized programming version of the GPT-5 series, known as GPT-5.2 Codex. This new model is designed for long-running tasks and has shown promising performance metrics. CEO Michael Truell shared that the team successfully developed a browser using OpenAI's tool, which operated seamlessly for a week. The project comprises over three million lines of code and incorporates a custom rendering engine built in Rust.
