Your AI-Native Desktop

Describe what you need. Watch AI build you a real app — with its own database, widgets, and AI assistant built in.

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Most AI tools generate code.
Then you're on your own.

Figure out deployment. Set up a database. Find hosting. Wire up authentication.

Ctrl is different.

It's a complete environment where AI builds apps that just work — instantly running in your browser, with storage, widgets, and AI assistant built in. No download required.

Features

Everything you need, built in

From idea to working app in minutes. No setup, no configuration, no deployment.

From idea to working app in minutes

Describe what you need in plain language. AI designs the database, writes the code, and delivers a fully functional React application. No templates. No drag-and-drop builders. Real code that AI understands completely — so it can evolve your app through conversation.

Every app has an AI assistant built in

Press ⌘J and the AI sidebar opens. But here's what's different — the AI has direct access to your app's database. Ask it to create records. Analyze your data. Make suggestions. You approve changes with one click, and they're saved instantly.

Edit content with precision

Open any document. Ask AI to improve it. See precise diffs right in your content — accept or reject each change individually. The AI edits your actual data, not a copy. You stay in control.

Your data. Secure and synced.

Every app gets its own database. Fast and reliable. Your data syncs across devices and is always available. No vendor lock-in — export anytime. You own everything you build.

Your data at a glance

Every app can have a widget on your desktop. See live data without opening full apps — today's tasks, habit streaks, stock prices, weather. Customizable, responsive, always up to date.

Real code. Real ownership.

Apps are real code files you can read, modify, and export. Take your code anywhere. You're never locked in. Export as .ctrlapp packages to share or backup.

Coming Soon

Apps that understand each other

Our vision: one unified personal data layer. Query your projects and invoices together. Connect your habits to your goals. What takes Zapier integrations elsewhere is one SQL statement in Ctrl — because AI built all your apps.

Built-in Apps

Start with powerful apps. Build your own.

Ctrl includes polished default apps you can use immediately.

Bookmarks

Save and organize links with AI-powered suggestions

Documents

AI-powered markdown editor with version history

Habits

Build better habits with streak tracking and insights

Notes

Quick notes with color coding and pinning

Projects

Project and task management with progress tracking

Every default app demonstrates what's possible. Customize them, or build something entirely new.

Showcase

See what you can build

Real apps built with just a few prompts.

Habit Tracker

1 prompt

Daily check-ins, streaks, weekly overview

Weather

3 prompts

Real-time weather using free APIs

Chess

5 prompts

Play against AI with full game logic

Stock Tracker

2 prompts

Live market data from free APIs

Wordle

2 prompts

Daily word puzzle game

Exercise

1 prompt

Personal workout tracking

How It Works

Four steps to your perfect app

01

Describe

Tell Ctrl what you want in plain language. Upload a spreadsheet, explain a workflow, or just describe an idea.

02

Build

AI designs the database schema and writes a complete application. Watch the code generate in real-time.

03

Use

Your app is ready instantly. Add data, customize the UI, or ask AI to enhance it further. Works in any browser.

04

Evolve

Apps grow through conversation. "Add a calendar view." "Export to PDF." AI understands your app completely.

Simple, transparent pricing

Get started free with 20 credits. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited building.

Free

$0

  • 20 credits on signup
  • All built-in apps
  • Apps keep working forever
Try Free

Pro

Popular

$10/month

or $100/year (2 months free)

  • 100 credits per month
  • Top up anytime ($10 = 100 credits)
  • Priority support
Subscribe to Pro

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Open in your browser. No download, no install. Free to start.

Works best on desktop browsers. Mobile version coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Just open ctrlai.com — no download, no credit card. You can explore apps as a guest, and when you want to create your own or use AI features, sign up free and get 20 credits. Your apps keep working forever, even after credits run out.

No! Ctrl runs entirely in your browser with the same native-quality experience as a desktop app. Just open ctrlai.com and start building. No install, no setup.

Your data is securely stored in the cloud and syncs across all your devices. We use encrypted databases and never share your data. You can export everything anytime — no vendor lock-in.

Credits are used for AI features like building apps and AI-powered queries. Simple queries use ~0.05 credits, building apps uses 3-10 credits. 100 credits = ~10 apps or ~2,000 queries.

Yes. Apps are real code files. Export as .ctrlapp packages to share, backup, or run elsewhere.

We're actively working on the mobile experience. Right now, Ctrl works best on desktop browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Mobile version is coming soon!

Ctrl is live and improving daily! It works well for personal productivity and we ship updates every single day based on user feedback.

Build something

Ctrl is available now. Open it in your browser, create your first app, and let us know what you build.