Step 1: Create Developer Accounts
Sign up for Apple Developer Program ($99/year) and/or Google Play Console ($25 one time). This is required before you can publish anything.
Step 2: Finalize Your App
Test thoroughly on your actual device. Fix bugs, polish the UI, and make sure all features work as expected.
Step 3: Prepare Store Listing
Write your app description, take screenshots, create an app icon, set your pricing, and fill in privacy details.
Step 4: Submit for Review
Rork Max: two click submit. Regular Rork: use Expo EAS to build and submit. Apple typically reviews within 1 to 3 days.
Step 5: Launch and Iterate
Once approved, your app goes live. Use Rork to make updates, then resubmit through the same process.
| Cost | Required? | |
|---|---|---|
| Rork subscription | $25 to $100+/month | Yes (for code export and publishing) |
| Apple Developer Program | $99/year | Yes (for App Store) |
| Google Play Console | $25 one time | Yes (for Google Play) |
| Expo EAS builds | $0 to $99/month | Optional (for Google Play builds and CI/CD) |
| Backend (Supabase/Firebase) | $0 to $25+/month | Optional (if your app needs a database or auth) |
Publishing is not as simple as the marketing suggests
Rork positions itself as 'no code to App Store,' which is true for simple apps. But complex apps with authentication, payments, push notifications, or database needs will require exporting your code and doing manual integration work. Budget for this reality: either learn the basics yourself or hire a developer on Fiverr/Upwork to handle the technical publishing steps.