Claude vs Cursor: what people actually shipped
Not a feature checklist. VibeKing lists 12 apps built with Claude and 5 built with Cursor, so this page compares what makers really launched with each.
| Claude | Cursor | |
|---|---|---|
| In its own words | “Anthropic's agentic coding tool for developers. Claude Code understands your codebase, edits files, runs commands, and helps you ship faster.” (claude.com) | “Built to make you extraordinarily productive, agents turn ideas into code.” (cursor.com) |
| Apps on VibeKing | 12 | 5 |
| How we know | 12 maker-stated | 5 maker-stated |
| Top categories | SaaS (3), Dev Tools (2) and Health (2) | Lifestyle (2), Marketing (2) and Game (1) |
| Free or freemium | 7 of 8 (88%) | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Most active | Glowki | HookBert |
Strengths, from real listings
Claude
- SaaS is the most common category: 3 of 12 apps (25%), against 0 of 5 (0%) for Cursor.
- 7 of the 8 with stated pricing have a free or freemium plan (88%).
- 3 list an iOS or Android app.
- Most active on VibeKing: Glowki.
Cursor
- Spread across 3 categories with no clear leader.
- 4 of the 5 with stated pricing have a free or freemium plan (80%).
- 2 list an iOS or Android app.
- Most active on VibeKing: HookBert.
What people shipped with Claude
- 1
- 2WebsiteToPrompt
WebsiteToPrompt is a web tool that takes a website URL and generates a structured AI build prompt describing its structure, design system, and UX patterns.
HypeDev ToolsPaid, $1/promptWeb - 3
- 4Quiet Proof: Win Journal
When your brain forgets achievements, your past self remembers.
HypeHealthFreemiumiOS - 5Flowmaps
Converts app ideas into visual maps and build plans for AI code generators.
HypeDev ToolsFreemium, $12/monthWeb - 6
- 7
- 8Zuzu Club
Feel lighter in a minute: let go of worries, share feelings, or chat with a stranger or AI. Anonymous, no signup.
HypeCommunityFreeWeb
All 12 apps built with Claude →
What people shipped with Cursor
- 1
- 2
- 3GroupBlaster
Auto publish posts to Facebook groups with scheduled posting
HypeMarketingPaid, 5.99Chrome extension - 4Fly
Fly is a free-to-play MMO flight simulator that runs in the browser without loading screens or large updates.
HypeGameFreemium, $29.99Web - 5Savvit
Savvit is a free AI-powered iOS app that helps shoppers decide whether to buy a product now, wait for a sale, or skip it.
HypeLifestyleFreemiumiOS
All 5 apps built with Cursor →
Claude vs Cursor: FAQ
Is Claude or Cursor better?
VibeKing does not run benchmarks, so it cannot say. What it can show is what people shipped: 12 listed apps were built with Claude and 5 with Cursor. Claude apps span SaaS (3) and Dev Tools (2); Cursor apps span Lifestyle (2) and Marketing (2).
What have people built with Claude?
12 apps on VibeKing, most active Glowki. Full list: vibeking.fun/built-with/claude.
What have people built with Cursor?
5 apps on VibeKing, most active HookBert. Full list: vibeking.fun/built-with/cursor.
How does VibeKing know which tool built an app?
Makers can state it when they submit. For app builders that leave a fingerprint in the sites they build or host (such as a hosting subdomain, badge or generator tag), VibeKing also checks each listed site and counts it only when the marker is unambiguous. Editors such as Cursor and Claude Code leave no marker, so they rely on the maker.
Other comparisons
Sources, checked 2026-09-30
- https://www.claude.com/product/claude-code
- https://cursor.com
- App counts and categories: VibeKing listings, updated 2026-10-26
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