Product Introduction
- Dreamflow Mobile Preview enables developers to instantly preview app prototypes on real mobile devices by scanning a QR code, eliminating the need for manual installations or emulators.
- The core value lies in accelerating collaborative development through live updates that sync design changes across devices in real time, allowing teams to validate layouts, touch interactions, and animations as they build.
Main Features
- Instant device previews via QR code scanning allow testing on physical iOS/Android devices without requiring app store deployments or manual builds.
- Live synchronization updates all connected devices automatically when design changes are made in the visual canvas, code editor, or AI-assisted workflow interface.
- Cross-platform gesture testing enables teams to validate swipe interactions, scroll behaviors, and animation performance across multiple device types simultaneously.
Problems Solved
- Eliminates delays caused by traditional app preview methods that require compiling builds, configuring emulators, or distributing test binaries through app stores.
- Targets mobile app developers, UX designers, and product teams working on Flutter-based projects who require real-time collaboration during iterative design phases.
- Used for scenarios like A/B testing UI variants, verifying responsive layouts across device sizes, and demonstrating interactive prototypes to stakeholders during sprint reviews.
Unique Advantages
- Unlike static preview tools, it maintains full parity between the visual canvas and actual device rendering through automatic Flutter code synchronization.
- Integrates directly with Firebase and Supabase for live data binding, enabling previews of backend-connected features like user authentication or database operations.
- Combines the FlutterFlow team's expertise in visual development with production-grade code export capabilities, ensuring prototypes can transition seamlessly to final builds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How does the QR code preview work with protected projects? The system generates time-limited access tokens embedded in QR codes, ensuring secure previews without exposing source code or backend credentials.
- Can multiple team members test simultaneously on different devices? Yes, all changes propagate to every connected device within 2-3 seconds, enabling synchronized testing sessions for distributed teams.
- What happens when exporting projects after using Mobile Preview? All tested interactions and layouts remain fully functional in exported Flutter code, with no proprietary dependencies or locked features.
- Is internet connectivity required for device previews? Initial QR code generation requires connectivity, but subsequent updates work offline once the preview session is established.
- How does this compare to browser-based emulators? Real device testing captures authentic touch latency, GPU rendering performance, and platform-specific behaviors that browser emulators cannot replicate.