Open @apps_father_bot, describe your idea, and ship a Telegram Mini App without hiring a developer. Credits keep costs transparent.
Buy credits in the bot. Spend them only when you plan, build, update, or ask.
Ask is a small charge. Exact amounts depend on performance tier and are shown before you confirm.
Telegram Stars payments and TON payments unlock once per project.
Plan, Build, and Update are pre-charged by tier so the job can finish without interrupting you. If the run uses fewer credits than the pre-charge, unused credits return as cashback according to the rules shown in-bot.
Tier 1 is the default for simple apps. Higher tiers use stronger models for complex apps, games, and richer logic. Prices for each tier are shown in @apps_father_bot before you confirm a charge.
Enable Telegram Stars payments or TON payments as a one-time unlock per project. After unlock, you can monetize inside Telegram without rebuilding from scratch.
For MVPs, credit-based builds are typically much cheaper than hiring a Telegram freelancer or agency. You still get a live Mini App with UI, backend, and optional Stars/TON payments. See also our comparison of Apps Father vs hiring developers.
How much do credits cost?
50 credits = $1 USD.
Do I need a credit card to start?
You can start in Telegram and buy credits when you are ready to build. Check the bot for current free allowances.
Where are exact prices?
Always in @apps_father_bot before you confirm Plan, Build, Update, or an unlock.
Can I export my code?
Yes. Project owners may export the codebase. Hosted platform services remain Apps Father's.
Is this cheaper than hiring?
For early MVPs, usually yes: you pay for builds in credits instead of weeks of custom development.
Open the bot, describe your idea, and see tier prices before you spend credits.