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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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Getting Started/2026-04-18Beginner

What Actually Happens When You Ship a Rork App to iOS and Android at the Same Time

A practical account of releasing a Rork app to both the App Store and Google Play simultaneously — covering screenshot specs, privacy manifests, SDK requirements, review timing, and what actually trips you up along the way.

Getting Started/2026-04-18Beginner

One Year with Rork: An Honest Review — What It's Good At, Where It Falls Short, and Who Should Use It

A genuine assessment of Rork after a year of daily use for indie app development — the good, the frustrating, and the honest verdict on who it's worth it for.

AI Models/2026-04-18Beginner

Structure Your Rork Prompts: Purpose, Screens, Data, Exclusions — Four Lines That Change What You Get

When Rork returns something different from what you pictured, the cause is usually the order you hand over information, not the tool. How to lead with purpose, screens, data structure, and exclusions — with a real before/after from a wallpaper app — plus revision habits that stop fixes from rolling back.

Dev Tools/2026-04-18Advanced

SwiftUI vs React Native Built with Rork Max — A Side-by-Side Comparison Report

I built the same app twice — once in SwiftUI, once in React Native — using Rork Max for both. Here are the real numbers on development speed, performance, and maintainability.

Dev Tools/2026-04-18Intermediate

Rork App Works on iOS but Breaks on Android: A Practical Guide to Fixing Platform Differences

Troubleshoot Rork apps that work on iOS but break on Android. Covers shadows, fonts, permissions, keyboard, and status bar with code examples.

Dev Tools/2026-04-18Intermediate

Why Supabase Data Isn't Loading in Your Rork App — Diagnosis by Pattern

Systematically diagnose why Supabase data won't load in your Rork app. Covers the most common causes: RLS misconfiguration, wrong API keys, async handling mistakes, and table name typos — with code examples.

Getting Started/2026-04-18Beginner

How to Choose an AI App Development Tool in 2026 — A No-Code Beginner's Guide

With so many AI app development tools available in 2026, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks them down into three clear categories and explains why Rork stands out for mobile app development.

Getting Started/2026-04-18Beginner

Which AI App Development Tool Should You Use? — Rork vs Cursor vs Claude Code (2026)

An honest comparison of Rork, Cursor, and Claude Code from an indie developer's perspective. Learn which AI app development tool fits your situation and how to combine them effectively.

Getting Started/2026-04-18Beginner

Why Your Rork App Looks 'Cheap' — And How One Prompt Change Fixed It

If your Rork app looks generic or amateurish, the problem isn't the tool — it's the prompt. Here's how separating design instructions from feature instructions transforms your UI quality.

AI Models/2026-04-17Advanced

We Stopped Sending Push Notifications and Churn Dropped — Building an AI-Powered Churn Prediction System in Rork Max

Learn how to build a churn prediction system in Rork Max using Supabase Edge Functions, Claude API for personalized messages, and OneSignal for targeted delivery. Full implementation with code.

Getting Started/2026-04-17Beginner

Rork AI Overwrites Your Custom Code — How to Stop It and Recover Changes

Frustrated by Rork AI overwriting your custom changes? Learn how to write prompts that protect your customizations, use protection comments, and recover lost work quickly.

Business/2026-04-17Intermediate

A Year to First Revenue with Rork: A Working Roadmap from Idea Validation to Retention

A 4-phase, 12-month roadmap from first Rork prototype to actual revenue: idea validation, plan cost design, store launch, monetization model selection, and retention work—at a level of detail you can act on.