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ApparenceKit vs ShipFast

ShipFast is a generic startup boilerplate; ApparenceKit focuses on Flutter mobile apps with auth, payments and CI/CD.

Which to pick

Pick ApparenceKit if you want…

  • Full-stack Flutter starter kit
  • Integrations with Flutter, Firebase or RevenueCat (on ApparenceKit's list, not ShipFast's)

Pick ShipFast if you want…

  • Full-stack startup boilerplate with built-in payments and auth
  • Cross-platform mobile app starter
  • Integrations with Next.js, React or Stripe (on ShipFast's list, not ApparenceKit's)

Side by side

What it is
ApparenceKit:ApparenceKit is a Flutter boilerplate with CLI that generates fully-featured iOS, Android and web apps from a single codebase.
ShipFast:NextJS boilerplate that includes payments, auth, email, SEO and UI components to launch SaaS or AI web apps quickly.
Best for
ApparenceKit:Full-stack Flutter starter kit
ShipFast:Full-stack startup boilerplate with built-in payments and auth
Who it’s for
ApparenceKit:Flutter developers and agencies building cross-platform mobile apps quickly
ShipFast:Indie makers and developers building SaaS, AI tools or other web apps with Next.js.
Pricing
ApparenceKit:Paid
ShipFast:Paid
Plans
ApparenceKit:Solo $149 · Professional $194 · Agency $454
ShipFast:—
Works with
ApparenceKit:Flutter, Firebase, Supabase, RevenueCat, Mixpanel, Sentry, GoRouter, Riverpod
ShipFast:Next.js, React, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Mailgun, Resend, MongoDB, Supabase

ApparenceKit features

  • One-click server setup. Automatically configures Firebase or Supabase with security, database and authentication.
  • Authentication module. Pre-built UI and logic for email, phone and social logins, customizable out of the box.
  • In-app subscriptions. RevenueCat integration with multiple paywall templates and subscription state handling.
  • Push notifications. Firebase-based notification system with device registration and history page.
  • AI chat template. Ready-to-use AI chatbot UI and backend integration for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.
  • CI/CD templates. GitLab, GitHub and Codemagic pipelines for testing and deployment.

ShipFast features

  • Ready-to-use NextJS starter. Boilerplate code with app/router, pages router, TypeScript or JavaScript options.
  • Integrated payments. Stripe or Lemon Squeezy integration with webhook handling.
  • Email infrastructure. Mailgun or Resend setup with DKIM/DMARC/SPF and webhook forwarding.
  • Auth & OAuth. Google OAuth, magic links and login UI out of the box.
  • Database options. MongoDB or Supabase integration ready for use.
  • SEO & blog. Built-in SEO tags, blog pages and meta handling.
  • UI components & animations. Pre-styled components, modals, popovers and animation utilities.
  • AI-ready codebase. Structure designed for AI code assistants to generate full features instantly.

ApparenceKit vs ShipFast FAQ

Is ApparenceKit or ShipFast free?+

No, both are paid and neither has a free plan.

Do ApparenceKit and ShipFast integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Supabase. ApparenceKit also lists Flutter, Firebase, RevenueCat, Mixpanel and 3 more; ShipFast also lists Next.js, React, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy and 4 more.

On DevHunt

ApparenceKit

2 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 30, 2024

ShipFast

82 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 16, 2024

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.