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.
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.
Adding iOS 18 Dark / Tinted Icons and Android Themed Icons to a Rork App
A practical walkthrough for shipping iOS 18 dark and tinted icons and Android 13+ themed icons from a Rork-generated project. Asset prep, Expo config, cache pitfalls when replacing icons, and what App Store Connect actually checks for.
Implementing CallKit + PushKit in Rork: Native Call UI and VoIP Push for Voice & Video Apps
A practical, production-grade walkthrough for wiring CallKit and PushKit into a Rork-built voice or video calling app — covering token lifecycle, audio sessions, App Store review risks, and the WebRTC handoff.
The Warning You Get When You Nest a FlatList Inside a ScrollView in Rork — Patterns That Actually Fix It
When you build a screen in Rork with a header and a long list below it, you'll see the 'VirtualizedLists should never be nested' warning. Here's why it happens and the right ways to fix it using ListHeaderComponent, SectionList, and FlashList.
Fix Disappearing Characters and Jumping Cursors in Rork TextInputs (3 Patterns)
Three state-related patterns that cause TextInput characters to vanish or cursors to jump in Rork-generated React Native apps, with the exact code changes that fix each one.
How to Track Down 'undefined is not an object' Errors in Rork — Fast
Read Hermes' 'undefined is not an object' error correctly in Rork — five typical causes with code, plus debugging steps when stack traces look unhelpful.
Bluetooth Low Energy in Rork Apps — A Practical BLE Guide with react-native-ble-plx
A hands-on guide to talking to BLE peripherals — heart-rate monitors, smart locks, custom IoT boards — from a Rork-built app. Covers permissions, scanning, connection, read/write, and disconnect handling with real code.
Fixing Date/Timezone Bugs in Rork Apps: When Times Are 9 Hours Off
When dates appear shifted by 9 hours, when an entry made at 11pm shows up on the wrong day, or when production data drifts—here are the patterns that catch Rork developers and how to fix them safely.
Adding Bottom Sheets to a Rork App — A Practical Guide to @gorhom/bottom-sheet on iOS and Android
Rork's default Modal works for confirmations, but the moment you need multiple snap points or inertial scroll inside the sheet it falls short. This guide walks through dropping @gorhom/bottom-sheet into a Rork project, handling the keyboard, and smoothing out iOS/Android differences.
Shipping Android Apps with Rork Max: A Cross-Platform Reality Check
Rork Max generates SwiftUI, which means it ships iOS only. If you want Android coverage too, here is how I have been combining Rork (vanilla) and Rork Max in real indie projects, plus the trade-offs nobody warns you about.