For brainstorming app ideas, using AI in interview mode with voice input works best - ask the AI to question you about your concept while you respond verbally to avoid the constraints of typing. The key is avoiding AI's natural agreeableness by comparing multiple ideas rather than asking if one idea is good, which forces more objective analysis of market size and pain points. The recommended workflow moves from Claude for brainstorming, to Lovable for prototyping, and finally to Cursor for refining the app into a production-ready application.