Getting Started

Voice vs Text Mode

When to talk to Marnix and when to type.

Choosing the right mode

Marnix works in two modes: voice and text. Both produce the same quality output, but they suit different situations. Picking the right one saves you time and credits.

Voice mode (240 credits)

Voice mode starts a live huddle with Marnix — your AI CTO. You talk, Marnix listens, asks follow-up questions, and confirms the plan before generating anything. Think of it like a quick product meeting.

Voice is best when:

Your idea is complex or has a lot of moving parts
You haven't fully worked out the details yet
You want to think out loud and let Marnix help shape the concept
You're building something with a nuanced user experience
You're away from your keyboard and using the Marnix Remote iOS app

💡 Tip

Voice mode costs more because the conversation helps Marnix understand nuance that's hard to capture in a single text prompt. The extra investment usually means fewer iterations needed afterward.

Text mode (100 credits)

Text mode is a single prompt — you type your description and Marnix builds it. No back and forth. It's faster and cheaper when you know exactly what you want.

Text is best when:

You have a specific, well-defined idea
You're making targeted changes to an existing app
You want a quick prototype without a planning session
You've used voice mode before and know how to write a strong prompt

Quick comparison

	Voice	Text
Cost	240 credits	100 credits
Style	Conversational	Single prompt
Best for	Complex ideas	Clear, specific builds
Speed	Slightly slower	Fastest

Either way, you can iterate after the build using text — so there's no wrong choice. Start with whatever feels natural.

Choosing the right mode

Marnix works in two modes: voice and text. Both produce the same quality output, but they suit different situations. Picking the right one saves you time and credits.

Voice mode (240 credits)

Voice is best when:

Your idea is complex or has a lot of moving parts

You haven't fully worked out the details yet

You want to think out loud and let Marnix help shape the concept

You're building something with a nuanced user experience

You're away from your keyboard and using the Marnix Remote iOS app

💡 Tip

Voice mode costs more because the conversation helps Marnix understand nuance that's hard to capture in a single text prompt. The extra investment usually means fewer iterations needed afterward.

Text mode (100 credits)

Text mode is a single prompt — you type your description and Marnix builds it. No back and forth. It's faster and cheaper when you know exactly what you want.

Text is best when:

You have a specific, well-defined idea

You're making targeted changes to an existing app

You want a quick prototype without a planning session

You've used voice mode before and know how to write a strong prompt

Quick comparison

	Voice	Text
Cost	240 credits	100 credits
Style	Conversational	Single prompt
Best for	Complex ideas	Clear, specific builds
Speed	Slightly slower	Fastest

Either way, you can iterate after the build using text — so there's no wrong choice. Start with whatever feels natural.