Why Reinstalling Users Don't Return to 'First Run' — A First-Launch and State-Persistence Design for Rork (Expo) Apps
How to fix broken first-launch detection, onboarding, and free-trial state on reinstall in a Rork-generated Expo app, by treating it as an asymmetry in storage persistence. Covers what survives uninstall on iOS vs Android, separating install and version axes, and server-authoritative entitlements, with implementation.
Why Your Rork App Loses Data After an iCloud Restore (and How to Fix It)
If users complain that 'everything was wiped after switching iPhones,' the cause is almost always your iCloud backup configuration. This guide walks through how AsyncStorage, Documents, and Keychain behave on restore in a Rork app — and the exact settings you need to keep user state intact.
Securing Your Rork Max App — A Practical Guide to Keychain, Encryption, and Biometric Auth
Learn how to harden your Rork Max app with Keychain Services, CryptoKit encryption, Face ID / Touch ID integration, and network security best practices. A hands-on guide for shipping secure native iOS apps.