A beta-SDK build can reach TestFlight, but it can't reach review
Builds made with a beta Xcode can be distributed through TestFlight, but they cannot be submitted for App Store review. Here is how to check which SDK produced your build, and how to protect your release profile in eas.json.
TestFlight External Testing or Phased Release: Where a Solo Developer's Time Actually Pays Off
When you ship a Rork-built app to other people, you can recruit external testers or let a phased release absorb the risk. Here is how I split my limited time between the two, based on where distribution actually stalls and which three areas still deserve pre-release checks.
Your Rork App Is Stuck on "Processing" in App Store Connect — A Field Guide to Getting It Unstuck
You uploaded a Rork-built app to App Store Connect, but the build sits on Processing for hours and never shows up in TestFlight or for submission. Here is the exact diagnostic order I follow, plus the pre-upload checks that stop it from happening again — with working code.
Killing the Recurring iOS Missing Compliance Warning in Rork with One Info.plist Key
Walks through why every Rork-built iOS upload shows a yellow Missing Compliance flag on TestFlight, and how a single ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption key in your app.json removes it for good. Written from the perspective of an indie developer shipping six wallpaper apps in parallel.
Rork iOS App Rejected with ITMS-90683 on TestFlight — How to Fix Missing Purpose Strings via app.json
If your Rork-built iOS app passes upload but gets an email titled ITMS-90683: Missing Purpose String in Info.plist, this guide walks through the real cause and the permanent fix via app.json, based on 12 years of shipping personal iOS apps with the same problem appearing across new SDK updates.
Rork Max × Xcode Cloud: A Complete CI/CD Guide — From Pull Request Tests to App Store Submission
Learn how to connect Rork Max's native SwiftUI output to Xcode Cloud and build a production-grade CI/CD pipeline — from automated pull request testing to TestFlight distribution and App Store submission.
App Crashes After App Store Release But Not on TestFlight — 4 Common Causes
Your Rork app worked perfectly on TestFlight, but crashes after App Store release. Here are the 4 most common causes and how to fix each one.
Rork × Fastlane × EAS Release Automation Guide — Ship Screenshots, Metadata, and TestFlight/Play Console Builds With One Command
A production-ready implementation guide for automating Rork app releases with Fastlane and EAS. Generate screenshots, sync store metadata, and ship to TestFlight and Google Play with a single command.
Build a Complete App Over the Weekend: A Practical Rork Workflow for Indie Developers
A practical two-day workflow for building and submitting an app with Rork. Covers idea selection, prompt design, TestFlight distribution, and App Store submission — everything you need to make the most of your weekend.
Publish to App Store in 2 Clicks with Rork Max | Complete TestFlight to Release Guide
Master Rork Max's auto-deployment to publish to App Store in just 2 clicks. Complete TestFlight and release workflow.
Beta Testing Your Rork App with TestFlight: from Internal Testers to Public Launch
A practical walkthrough for shipping a Rork or Rork Max app to TestFlight, covering both the EAS Submit route and the Xcode Organizer route. Includes export compliance, internal (100) and external (10,000) tester limits, and the 90-day build expiry that quietly breaks long betas.
Setting Up CI/CD for Rork Apps with GitHub Actions and EAS Build
Learn how to build a complete CI/CD pipeline for your Rork app using GitHub Actions and EAS Build. From automated testing on every pull request to hands-free TestFlight deployment, this guide walks you through the entire setup.