AI-Built Apps.
Human Verified.
Human Code Review.
Human Testing.
AI writes code fast. But only humans can review it for quality and verify it actually works.
Code Review
Human developers review every codebase for security and quality
QA Testing
Real testers deploy, click through, and verify every feature works
30-Day
Money-back guarantee on every purchase
Built by AI. Reviewed + Tested by Humans.
We offer two professional services that every app must pass: human code review and human QA testing.
Human Code Review
Experienced developers review every codebase for security vulnerabilities, code quality, and architectural soundness.
Human QA Testing
Our team deploys every app, tests every page, every form, and every flow by hand.
Human Vetted Badge
Only apps that pass both services earn the Human Vetted badge -- your guarantee of quality.
Pay Once
No subscriptions. One payment, lifetime access to updates.
Your Infrastructure
Deploy to Digital Ocean, AWS, or Azure. You control the servers.
Own Your Data
Data sovereignty. GDPR compliant. No third-party access.
One-Click Deploy
No DevOps needed. We handle the deployment for you.
Your App. Your Cloud.
Running in Minutes.
From purchase to production in 4 steps. We handle SSL, databases, health checks, and everything else.
Browse & Buy
Find your app, pay once, own forever.
Secure Stripe checkout
Connect Your Cloud
Link DigitalOcean or AWS via OAuth. Your credentials stay yours.
Encrypted with AES-256-GCM
We Handle Everything
10 pre-checks, infrastructure, SSL, databases ā all automatic.
Region, size, env vars configured
Live in 3 Minutes
Your app running on YOUR infrastructure. 6 health checks verified.
Live URL on your servers
What Happens Behind the Scenes
7-Step Deployment Pipeline
6 Post-Deploy Health Checks
Deploy to your preferred cloud
Deployed? We've Got Your Back.
AppOps on Demand -- your IT team, included. From $0.82/day.
Without AppOps
- You debug SSL certificate renewals at 2am
- You scramble when a security CVE drops
- Backups weren't running... you find out after data loss
- You spend weekends updating dependencies
- Server goes down. You're the only one who gets paged.
With AppOps
- SSL auto-renewed, custom domains managed
- Quarterly security re-scans, patches applied
- DB backups verified monthly, restoration tested
- 2 patches/year included, zero downtime deploys
- Uptime monitoring + emergency response ā we get paged, not you
Step 1: We Deploy It For You
One-time deployment to your server. Done right, by professionals.
Professional Deployment
Our certified engineers deploy your app to your server -- properly configured, secured, and production-ready.
- Full server setup & Docker deployment
- SSL certificate & domain configuration
- Database setup & initial migration
- Post-deploy verification & handoff
Step 2: Ongoing Support (Optional)
Add an annual retainer for hands-off operations. Your IT team, on demand.
$0.82/day
Side Projects & Personal Tools
- 2 patches/year deployed
- Uptime monitoring & alerts
- Monthly health checks
- DB backup verification
- Priority email support
$1.37/day
Business & Team Apps
- Everything in Small, plus:
- Custom domain management
- Quarterly security re-scan
- Performance monitoring
- Slack/email priority support
$2.74/day
Mission-Critical & Enterprise
- Everything in Medium, plus:
- 4-hour emergency response SLA
- One-click rollback capability
- Dedicated support channel
- Monthly strategy call
The Real Cost of DIY DevOps
Still thinking about managing infrastructure yourself?
DevOps Engineer
$120-180k/yr
That's $10-15k/month
Freelance DevOps
$100-200/hr
One incident = $800+
Downtime Cost
$5,600/min
One outage = $33k+
Our AppOps
From $149
Deploy once + $299/yr retainer
Sources: Glassdoor DevOps salary data, Gartner downtime cost analysis, Upwork freelance rates
"I'll Just Build It Myself with AI"
We get it. With Cursor, Copilot, and Claude, building apps feels easier than ever. But here's what actually happens...
The Vibe Coding Reality Check
Days Turn Into Weeks
What starts as "a quick weekend project" becomes weeks of debugging authentication flows and deployment configs.
AI Code = Hidden Bugs
AI generates code that looks right but fails in production. Edge cases and security vulnerabilities lurk everywhere.
Deployment Nightmare
Building the app is 20% of the work. DevOps, SSL, databases, backups, monitoring -- a DevOps engineer costs $120-180k/yr.
You're Now the Maintainer
Congrats, you built it! Now you're on call for every bug, security patch, and feature request. Forever.
The Smart Alternative
Battle-Tested Code
Our apps are built by expert developers and tested by thousands of users. No hidden bugs.
Deploy in 3 Minutes
Connect your cloud via OAuth. We run 10 pre-checks, provision infrastructure, SSL, databases -- live in minutes.
We Handle Updates
Security patches, bug fixes, new features -- we build them, you get them. Focus on your actual business.
The Real Cost Comparison
Build with AI Tools
40-100+ hrs
Your time = $2,000-15,000
SaaS Subscription
$1,200-2,400/yr
$12,000-24,000 over 10 years
The Real App Store
From $49
One-time. Yours forever.
Two Types of Apps. Both Vetted.
Every app in our store is security-vetted and guaranteed. Choose from our own builds or community creations.
Store Originals
Built by us
Apps we build and maintain ourselves. The highest quality, direct support, guaranteed updates.
- Built by The Real App Store team
- Direct support from us
- Guaranteed updates & maintenance
- Premium quality standard
Verified Apps
Verified by The Real Intelligence
Apps from talented vibe coders, fully vetted by our security and quality process.
- 4-layer security vetting
- Tested by The Real Intelligence team
- Developer maintains & supports
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Featured Apps
Production-ready alternatives to popular SaaS tools. Deploy in minutes, use forever.
Zira
Project Management
Project management that you own
- Issue tracking & workflows
- Sprint planning
- Kanban boards
Docu
Documentation
Knowledge base for your team
- Rich text & markdown editor
- Document organization
- Full-text search
Taska
Project Management
Simple task management for teams
- Projects & task lists
- Drag-and-drop tasks
- Due dates & assignees
Chattr
Communication
Team chat that stays private
- Real-time messaging
- Channels (public & private)
- Direct messages
Dealflow
CRM
Simple CRM for growing teams
- Contact management
- Deal pipeline
- Custom deal stages
Helply
Helpdesk
Customer support made simple
- Ticket management
- Email integration
- Canned responses
Formly
Marketing
Build forms, collect responses
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Multiple field types
- Conditional logic
Trackly
Analytics
Website analytics you own
- Page views & visitors
- Traffic sources
- Top pages report
Invoicy
Finance
Invoicing for freelancers & small teams
- Invoice templates
- Client management
- Recurring invoices
LinkPage
Marketing
Your bio link page, self-hosted
- Customizable design
- Unlimited links
- Link analytics
NovaTasker
Project Management
Enterprise-grade project management
- Kanban boards with drag-and-drop
- Sprint planning & management
- Real-time team messaging
See an App Without a Badge?
You can sponsor its human testing and code review. Get it certified to your standards before deploying.
Why Trust Vibe-Coded Apps From Us?
AI can write code fast. But can you trust it? We vet every app so you don't have to.
4-Layer Security
SAST, dependency scan, container scan, human review
Quality Guarantee
Tested and verified working before listing
Human Code Review
Real developers review every codebase
30-Day Guarantee
Full refund if it doesn't work
Meet The Real Intelligence
Our professional human code review + human testing service
Human-tested apps
Bug detection rate
Verification checklist
Review turnaround
Why Pay When Open-Source Is Free?
Free Open-Source Reality
The Real App Store
Pursuing ISO 42001 AI Governance
Working toward ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification -- the world's standard for AI Management Systems.
AI-Powered Compliance
Our AI Compliance Agent scans code for risks, generates documentation, and maintains audit trails.
Full Transparency
Every app includes SBOM, security reports, and AI model documentation.
Ethical AI Standards
All 38 Annex A controls tracked. Bias detection and fairness assessments built in.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Auto-generated AI policies, impact assessments, and risk registers.
4-Layer Security
SAST scanning, dependency CVE checks, container security, and human expert review.
Continuous Monitoring
Real-time CVE alerts, compliance drift detection, and automated remediation.
How It Works
From purchase to production in three simple steps
Choose & Preview
Browse our catalog, preview apps with your branding, and find the perfect tool for your team.
Pay Once
One-time payment -- prices vary by app. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Own the app forever.
Deploy
Connect your Digital Ocean account and deploy with one click. Your app will be live in minutes.
Stop Paying Monthly Forever
See how much you save compared to traditional SaaS
Per app, recurring
- āPay forever
- āData on their servers
- āPrice increases anytime
- āVendor lock-in
- āNo source code access
One-time, own forever
- āPay once, own forever
- āData on YOUR servers
- āPrice locked at purchase
- āNo vendor lock-in
- āFull source code included