Why Cursor is Replacing Bubble for App Development: A Personal Journey
When it comes to building apps, there’s been a game-changer: Cursor. As someone who has spent a year developing an app using Bubble, I’m ready to share why Cursor is now my go-to tool. Whether you’re a business owner or just curious about app development, this post will explain why Cursor might be the best choice for your next project.
The Reality of Using Bubble
Bubble is a great platform for non-developers to build apps. It allowed me to create my app, Transformo.io, from scratch without knowing how to code. I owe a lot to Bubble—it opened the world of app development to me. But, after 12 months, the limitations became clear.
- Learning Curve: It took months to learn Bubble, and many more months to become proficient.
- Developer Challenges: Hiring developers familiar with Bubble was tough. Many were non-coders, and their lack of real development experience caused major problems with the app’s architecture.
- Locked-In: With Bubble, your app is tied to their platform. You can’t take it anywhere else, and the hosting can be expensive and inflexible.
Enter Cursor: The Game-Changer
This past weekend, I started using Cursor. In just 10 hours, I was able to build 40% of my app in real code—something that would have taken weeks with Bubble. And here’s the kicker: I don’t even know how to code. Cursor wrote the code for me, handling the architecture and integrations that Bubble couldn’t. The speed and flexibility of Cursor blew me away.
Why Cursor Beats Bubble
- Speed: With Cursor, I was able to do in 10 hours what took me 6 weeks in Bubble.
- Real Code: Cursor uses real code like Next.js, making the app scalable and giving me full control over the build.
- No Platform Lock-In: The app is mine. I can host it wherever I want, without being locked into expensive hosting plans.
- Flexibility: Cursor automates best practices for coding, helping even non-developers like me create apps that are scalable and properly structured.
Why Cursor is the Future of App Building
Cursor doesn’t just generate code—it changes the way apps are built. Business owners who don’t have coding skills can still create complex, functional apps. And when you’re ready to scale, you can bring in real developers to refine the app. Bubble, on the other hand, is slow and difficult to scale.
Cursor is fast, efficient, and gives you control. In my experience, it’s only a matter of time before Cursor becomes the go-to tool for app development.
Ready to Build Your Next App?
Want to explore how Cursor can transform your app development process? Book a strategy session with Marlon Marescia here. I’ll show you how to leverage Cursor to build scalable, real-code apps for your business.
