10 Prompt Tips for Better AI-Generated Apps

Write Better Prompts, Build Better Apps

The quality of your AI-generated app depends heavily on how you describe it. Here are 10 proven tips to get better results from GenMB.

1. Be Specific About Purpose

Instead of: "Make a calculator"

Try: "Create a tip calculator that splits bills between multiple people and calculates tip percentages"

The more context you provide, the better the AI understands your intent.

2. Describe the Layout

Mention how you want elements arranged:

• "Two-column layout with sidebar on the left"
• "Cards arranged in a 3x3 grid"
• "Full-width hero section at the top"

3. Specify Colors and Theme

Be explicit about your visual preferences:

• "Use a dark theme with purple accents"
• "Light and minimal with lots of white space"
• "Professional blue color scheme suitable for a law firm"

4. List Key Features

Break down functionality into bullet points:

"Create a task manager with: add tasks, mark complete, delete tasks, filter by status, and show completion stats"

5. Mention User Interactions

Describe how users will interact:

• "Click to expand details"
• "Drag and drop to reorder"
• "Hover to show edit button"

6. Include Example Data

Help the AI understand your use case:

"Show sample products like 'Wireless Headphones - $79.99' and 'Laptop Stand - $45.00'"

7. Specify Responsive Behavior

Mention mobile considerations:

• "Stack columns on mobile"
• "Hide sidebar on small screens"
• "Use a hamburger menu for mobile navigation"

8. Reference Known Patterns

Use familiar references:

• "Like a Twitter feed layout"
• "Similar to a Trello board"
• "Kanban-style task management"

9. State What You Don't Want

Eliminate unwanted features:

• "No login required"
• "Don't include a footer"
• "Keep it simple, no animations"

10. Iterate Incrementally

Start simple and add features:

1. First: "Create a basic note-taking app"
2. Then: "Add categories to organize notes"
3. Then: "Add search functionality"

Pro Tip: Use the Preview

After generating, review the preview and refine your prompt. Each iteration teaches the AI more about what you want.

Happy prompting!