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SDK58 — The Expo SDK 58 beta is open. It adopts the iOS 27 UIScene lifecycle, and R8 is now on by default for Android release buildsSWIFT — Rork no longer creates new Expo projects. New apps are Swift, Kotlin or React, and existing Expo projects keep building as before11/01 — Forty-two days remain for anyone who filed an extension on Google Play's target API level. Miss it and new users on newer devices stop seeing the appEXPOGO — Scanning the QR code in Expo Go stopped working for some people. Since September 3, iOS requires you to be signed in on both the terminal and the appNEW — What I changed when prebuild stopped and asked for the standard Swift AppDelegateXCODE27 — Xcode 27 is not required yet. The latest EAS Build image is still 26.6, and the 27 image is listed as coming soonSDK58 — The Expo SDK 58 beta is open. It adopts the iOS 27 UIScene lifecycle, and R8 is now on by default for Android release buildsSWIFT — Rork no longer creates new Expo projects. New apps are Swift, Kotlin or React, and existing Expo projects keep building as before11/01 — Forty-two days remain for anyone who filed an extension on Google Play's target API level. Miss it and new users on newer devices stop seeing the appEXPOGO — Scanning the QR code in Expo Go stopped working for some people. Since September 3, iOS requires you to be signed in on both the terminal and the appNEW — What I changed when prebuild stopped and asked for the standard Swift AppDelegateXCODE27 — Xcode 27 is not required yet. The latest EAS Build image is still 26.6, and the 27 image is listed as coming soon
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Business/2026-05-06Intermediate

Building a Fan Club App with Rork — Direct Revenue Without Platform Dependence

A practical guide for artists, illustrators, and creators to build their own fan club app with Rork. Covers Supabase content management, tiered RevenueCat subscriptions, creator posting tools, and App Store review considerations.

Dev Tools/2026-05-06Advanced

to Production Edge AI in Rork Apps— Ollama Streaming, Conversation History, and Cost Architecture

A complete production guide to integrating Ollama-powered local LLMs into Rork apps. Covers token streaming, SQLite conversation history, cloud fallback routing, and sustainable monetization for indie developers.

AI Models/2026-05-06Intermediate

7 Real Challenges When Building a Tarot App with Rork (And How to Solve Them)

A practical guide to building a daily tarot and oracle card app with Rork. Covers card data architecture, AI interpretation generation, daily reset logic, monetization design, and App Store review pitfalls specific to fortune-telling apps.

Business/2026-05-06Intermediate

Google Play Subscription Offers: Reduce Churn and Maximize Revenue for Your Rork App

A practical guide to using Google Play subscription offers — free trials, introductory pricing, upgrade offers, and win-back offers — to maximize revenue from Android apps built with Rork.

Dev Tools/2026-05-06Beginner

Adding Offline Edge AI to Rork Apps — No-Internet AI Features Without Cloud APIs

How to add offline-capable AI features to apps built with Rork. Covers the Ollama + local server approach, fallback patterns, a basic chat implementation, and which use cases make local AI worthwhile.

Dev Tools/2026-05-06Intermediate

Swipes and Taps Not Working in Your Rork App: 5 Common Causes and Fixes

Gestures not responding in your Rork app? This guide walks through 5 common causes — from missing GestureHandlerRootView to z-index conflicts — with concrete code fixes for each.

Business/2026-05-06Intermediate

How to Use App Store Custom Product Pages (CPPs) to Boost Your Rork App Installs

Learn how App Store Custom Product Pages (CPPs) can improve your Rork app's install conversion rate. A practical guide covering setup, Apple Search Ads integration, and performance measurement.

AI Models/2026-05-06Advanced

Building an AI Writing Coach App with Rork Max — Complete Implementation Guide for Claude API Streaming, RevenueCat Subscriptions, and History Management

A complete guide to building an AI writing coach app using Rork Max and Claude API. Covers backend architecture, SSE streaming, RevenueCat subscription tiers, MMKV history persistence, and App Store strategy — production-ready code throughout.

AI Models/2026-05-05Advanced

Build an AI Interview Coach App with Rork Max: Voice Recording, Claude Evaluation & Progress Tracking

How I built a production-ready AI interview coach app with Rork Max — expo-audio recording, Whisper transcription, Claude evaluation, a JSON extractor measured against six response shapes, and a free tier that is counted on the server.

Dev Tools/2026-05-05Advanced

Rork App Quality Metrics 2026— Crashlytics, Instruments, and Android Vitals for Production

A complete guide to quality metrics for Rork-generated apps in production. Covers Firebase Crashlytics, Xcode Instruments, and Android Vitals for crash rate monitoring, startup time measurement, and ANR prevention — plus CI quality gates using GitHub Actions and EAS Build.

Business/2026-05-05Advanced

Product-Led Growth for Rork Apps — Reverse Trial Strategy to Triple Your Subscription Conversion Rate 2026

A practical guide to applying Product-Led Growth principles to Rork apps. Covers reverse trial design, activation metrics, Aha Moment detection, and paywall timing — actionable strategies solo developers can implement today to improve subscription conversion.

Business/2026-05-05Advanced

Running iOS and Android Simultaneously with Rork Max — A Dual-Store Revenue Strategy

A complete guide to expanding Rork Max apps to both iOS and Android, with platform-specific monetization strategies, RevenueCat + AdMob integration, and a unified revenue management system. Includes real calculations and implementation patterns for independent developers.