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Fixing Safe Area & Notch Display Issues in Rork Apps
Why content in Rork-generated apps clips behind the iPhone notch and home indicator, and the SafeAreaView / useSafeAreaInsets patterns that actually fix it.
Fixing Screen Orientation and Rotation Issues in Rork-Built Apps
When Rork-generated apps won't rotate, refuse to lock to portrait on certain screens, or break layouts on iPad landscape — here are the fixes for both iOS and Android.
Six Things That Will Almost Certainly Trip You Up When Shipping a Rork App to Production
The app runs fine in Rork's preview. Then you try to ship it, and the problems start. These are the six production release pitfalls I keep hitting as a solo developer, and what I now do to catch each one before the store gets involved.
Lifting ATT Opt-in Rates in Rork Apps — Turning iOS Tracking Consent into Real Ad Revenue
Implementation patterns that raise App Tracking Transparency (ATT) opt-in rates in Rork-built iOS apps, wired to your AdMob revenue. Covers purpose string copy, prompt timing, a pre-permission screen, cohort-level measurement, UMP (GDPR) ordering, and a dynamic non-personalized ads fallback.
Protecting Your Rork App From Fraudulent Purchases and Request Spoofing — A Complete Server-Side Validation Design With App Attest and Play Integrity
A complete walkthrough of how to protect your Rork app's revenue and API endpoints from request spoofing and IAP fraud using Apple's App Attest and Google's Play Integrity APIs, with runnable Cloudflare Workers code and StoreKit 2 JWS verification.
Building a Settings Screen That Actually Works in Your Rork App — Notifications, Subscription Management, and Legal Requirements
A practical guide to building production-grade settings screens for your Rork app, covering notifications, subscription management, legal disclosures, and support flows — with real code examples.
What Changes After You Launch a Rork App — The Reality of Maintaining What AI Built
Lessons from shipping a Rork-built app on the App Store and watching real users interact with it. Where AI code generation shines, where it falls short, and what you'll need to add yourself.
Rork App Data Not Saving or Disappearing: Causes and Fixes
When Rork app data isn't saving or disappears after a restart, a handful of root causes explain most cases. This guide covers AsyncStorage pitfalls, async timing bugs, key mismatches, and when to switch to MMKV.
Why useEffect Loops Infinitely in Rork-Generated Code — and How to Fix It
Rork-generated React Native code can trigger useEffect infinite loops through subtle dependency array mistakes. This guide covers 5 common causes — stale deps, object references, unstable callbacks — with Before/After code fixes.
Using Rork Max Auto-Backend at Production Level — Data Persistence, Auth, and External Service Integration
Complete production guide for Rork Max's auto-backend API. Covers database design for data persistence, JWT auth flows, external API integration including Stripe, and the migration strategy for when Rork's backend reaches its limits.
Build a Brand EC App with Rork × Shopify Storefront API — Products, Cart, Checkout, Order History, and Push Notifications
A complete guide to building a branded e-commerce mobile app with Rork and the Shopify Storefront API. Covers product listing, cart management, checkout flow, order management, and push notifications — with production-ready code and App Store submission tips.
Offline-First Architecture in Rork Apps: WatermelonDB + Supabase Sync
A complete guide to implementing offline-first architecture in Rork apps using WatermelonDB and Supabase Realtime. Covers local caching, optimistic updates, conflict resolution, and cross-device sync.