GUIDE · DECISION
Fix or rebuild your vibe-coded app?
Fix it if the data model is sound and the problems sit in one layer (auth settings, database rules, environment variables, payments or deploy). Consider a rebuild only when the data model itself is wrong, core features must change, or the same areas keep breaking after root-cause fixes.
Quick decision table
| Situation | Usually |
|---|---|
| Login breaks on your custom domain | Fix (auth URLs and cookies) |
| Supabase data exposed or RLS errors | Fix (policies per table) |
| Stripe works in test, not live | Fix (keys and webhooks) |
| Deploy fails or blank page | Fix (build settings and env vars) |
| Tables don't match how the business works | Partial rebuild of the data layer |
| Half the features missing | Finish, not rebuild |
| Every change breaks unrelated screens | Refactor the worst areas first |
Signs a rebuild may be worth it
- The data model cannot represent your core use case without hacks.
- Security fixes would touch nearly every query.
- Root-cause fixes keep regressing in the same areas.
What to do next
Get a diagnosis first. A short written assessment of what is solid, what is broken and what is risky makes the decision factual instead of a guess.
Get a $149 diagnosis See pricing Fix my auth & database security
- Fixed, or we keep working free until it is (within the written scope).
- A human reviews every fix before it ships.
- read-only access; fixes arrive as pull requests you merge
- Your $149 diagnosis is credited in full toward any paid job.
FAQ
Is it cheaper to fix or rebuild?
Fixing is usually cheaper when the data model is sound. A rebuild repeats work that already functions.
Can you finish a half-built app?
Yes, by application: Finish My MVP is $7,495 flat. Rescue starts from $2,500 for bigger rebuilds.
How do I decide without a developer?
Use the table above, then book a $149 diagnosis to confirm. It is credited toward any paid job.