Onspace or Rork Max for Complex App Logic? Notes From Building the Same App in Both
I handed the same requirements — payments, async error handling, and permission-based UI — to both Onspace and Rork Max, then compared what came back and how fixable it was. Here's my decision framework, plus a quick way to test which fits your project.
Production Auth with Rork × Better Auth: Web + Mobile Unified Authentication
A hands-on guide to unifying your Rork mobile app and web admin under a single Better Auth backend. Covers email links, social, passkeys, and organizations — including every cookie and deep-link gotcha I hit in production.
Microphone and Audio Recording Not Working in Rork — A Symptom-Based Troubleshooting Guide
When microphone or audio recording stops working in a Rork-generated app, the root cause is often not obvious. This guide walks through common failure patterns — permissions, audio mode setup, simulator limits, and async pitfalls — with working code fixes.
Updating Your Rork App for iOS 26 and Expo SDK 54
A developer's guide to preparing Rork-built React Native apps for iOS 26. Covers Expo SDK 54 migration, Liquid Glass tab bars with NativeTabs, GlassView implementation, and common errors with fixes.
5 Things to Check First When Rork Shows 'Unable to Resolve Module'
Walk through the five most common causes of the 'Unable to resolve module' error in Rork, React Native, and Expo projects, with the exact commands and the order in which to check them.
react-native-chart-kit BarChart with Multiple Datasets: Side-by-Side Implementation Patterns for Rork Apps
react-native-chart-kit's BarChart doesn't support multiple datasets out of the box. Learn 3 practical workarounds for side-by-side grouped bar charts in Rork apps — from quick color-coded fixes to migrating to Victory Native.
Writing Prompts for Complex Screens in Rork Max
How to write Rork Max prompts that reliably generate complex screens like dashboards, filtered lists, and validated forms — covering role context, data types, UI spec, and iterative refinement.
Using the useFigma Hook in Rork Max to Bridge Design and Code
A practical guide to Rork Max's useFigma hook — covering Figma integration setup, design token extraction, frame-to-component conversion, and caching strategies for production builds.
Why StatusBar Colors Won't Apply in Rork — and How to Fix It
A practical, case-by-case guide to fixing StatusBar color and style issues in Rork apps across iOS and Android, based on real shipping experience.
How to Fix 'text strings must be rendered within a <Text> component' in Rork
Learn how to fix the common 'text strings must be rendered within a Text component' error in Rork apps. Covers the 4 most common causes including the && operator with numbers, conditional rendering, style arrays, and whitespace — with concrete code fixes for each.
When Your FlatList Starts Stuttering: Migrating Rork Apps to FlashList v2
When your Rork app's long lists start feeling sluggish, migrating to FlashList v2 makes scrolling dramatically smoother. Here is the practical migration path, taking advantage of v2's removal of estimatedItemSize.
Adding Native Modules to Rork-Generated Apps: A Practical Guide to Expo Prebuild
When your Rork prototype needs a native SDK or custom module, Expo Prebuild is the bridge to production. This practical guide walks through the limits of Managed Workflow and the actual commands for moving toward Bare Workflow.