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DEADLINE — From August 31, 2026, Google Play requires target API level 36 (Android 16) or higher for both new apps and updates to existing ones. Twelve days leftEXTENSION — If you cannot make the date, the deadline extension form in Play Console buys you until November 1. The extension is not automatic, so the request itself has to land before August 31TARGET SDK — Even for the Expo and React Native apps Rork produces, the targetSdkVersion is yours to verify. A template pinned to an older SDK will not meet the requirement on its ownRORK MAX — Where the original Rork emits React Native and Expo, Rork Max generates native Swift, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, and iMessageFUNDING — A $15M seed round led by Left Lane Capital was announced on April 9, alongside the acquisition of app builder Paperline to bring in engineering talentiOS — Developer beta 6 of iOS 27 arrived on August 17 with the autumn release drawing closer. If you ship native Swift output, the new OS timeline feeds straight into your release planDEADLINE — From August 31, 2026, Google Play requires target API level 36 (Android 16) or higher for both new apps and updates to existing ones. Twelve days leftEXTENSION — If you cannot make the date, the deadline extension form in Play Console buys you until November 1. The extension is not automatic, so the request itself has to land before August 31TARGET SDK — Even for the Expo and React Native apps Rork produces, the targetSdkVersion is yours to verify. A template pinned to an older SDK will not meet the requirement on its ownRORK MAX — Where the original Rork emits React Native and Expo, Rork Max generates native Swift, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, and iMessageFUNDING — A $15M seed round led by Left Lane Capital was announced on April 9, alongside the acquisition of app builder Paperline to bring in engineering talentiOS — Developer beta 6 of iOS 27 arrived on August 17 with the autumn release drawing closer. If you ship native Swift output, the new OS timeline feeds straight into your release plan
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Rork Basics/2026-07-09Beginner

An Honest Review of the Rork AI App Builder After Three Months — Strengths, Weaknesses, and Who It's For (Revisited July 2026)

A no-spin review of the Rork AI app builder from a solo developer who shipped to the App Store with it and kept using it for three months. What was fast, what surprised me, how to judge the pricing, and who it actually fits.

Rork AI/2026-06-11Intermediate

What Did Rork Actually Change as an AI Mobile App Builder? A Six-Month Field Review

An honest, indie-developer review of Rork as an AI mobile app builder after six months of real-world use. What changed, where it shines, where it gets stuck, and how to decide whether to start with it.

Rork Dev/2026-05-17Advanced

Testing Rork Max SwiftUI Features on a Real Wallpaper App — What Worked, What Needed Fixes

I benchmarked Rork Max's SwiftUI generation against the production code of a wallpaper app I actually run. Here is what shipped as-is, what needed fixing, and what I ended up writing by hand — with working code and on-device measurements.

Business/2026-05-14Intermediate

Testing AdMob in Rork After 12 Years of Ad Revenue Experience — 3 Concerns and 1 Real Win

An indie developer with 12+ years of AdMob experience and 50M+ cumulative app downloads shares an honest review of integrating AdMob in a Rork-generated app — what felt off, what surprised me, and who this actually works for.

Business/2026-05-12Intermediate

I Built a Wallpaper App with Rork — An Honest Review from a Developer with 50M App Downloads

After running wallpaper and healing apps with 50M+ downloads since 2014, I prototype-tested Rork on the same genre. Here's my honest take on where it shines, where it struggles, and what it means for solo developers.

Rork Dev/2026-05-05Advanced

Getting Your Rork Max App Through App Store Review: A Practical Guide

A complete guide to App Store submission for Rork Max apps—covering the most common rejection reasons, metadata requirements, privacy policy setup, pre-submission testing, and post-launch ASO for continued growth.

Rork AI/2026-05-04Advanced

From Rork Max SwiftUI to App Store Launch: A Complete Playbook

Rork Max generates SwiftUI code in minutes, but there are eight overlooked stages between that code and a shippable App Store release. Drawing on a decade of indie iOS development, here's a complete playbook for taking generated code to commercial quality.

Rork AI/2026-05-04Intermediate

What Can Rork Max Actually Generate in SwiftUI? — Real-Device Testing in 2026

An honest assessment of Rork Max's SwiftUI native app generation — what it handles well, where it struggles, and what that means for your App Store submission. Based on real-device testing.

Rork AI/2026-04-25Intermediate

Rork AI App Builder 2026 Review: What 3 Months and 3 Shipped Apps Taught Me

An honest review from an indie developer who shipped three apps to the App Store using Rork over three months. The real strengths, the real friction, and whether the price tag holds up.

Business/2026-04-25Beginner

Rork AI App Builder Review 2026: What 30+ Apps Taught Me About Where It Wins and Where It Doesn't

Rork is less flashy than the marketing videos suggest, but more dependable than I expected. After building 30+ apps with it as a solo developer, here is an honest take on the territory it owns and the territory you should still write yourself.

Rork Basics/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.

Business/2026-04-17Intermediate

Submitting Your Rork App to the App Store and Getting Through Review

A complete walkthrough for submitting a Rork-built app to the App Store. Covers Apple Developer enrollment, Xcode configuration, App Store Connect setup, screenshot preparation, and the most common rejection reasons with fixes.