There\u2019s nothing quite like the thrill of shipping an app and turning an idea into something real that people can use. This summer, you\u2019ve got the perfect chance to capture that feeling at RevenueCat Shipaton 2025 \u2014 a two-month global hackathon focused on launching new mobile apps (August 1 to September 30). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And for Kotlin developers, the timing couldn\u2019t be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Compose Multiplatform for iOS now stable and production-ready<\/strong> (more in our blog<\/a>) , it\u2019s the perfect moment to dive in. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned pro ready to show off your skills or just curious to try Compose Multiplatform for the first time \u2014 this is your chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rules are simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Full details are on the official Devpost page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform together give you the power to build apps for both iOS and Android from a single codebase, saving you precious time. But this isn’t just about quick prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s about creating something that scales. KMP isn\u2019t a black box: you get full access to native APIs and can mix in platform-specific UI whenever needed. The app you build at Shipaton won\u2019t hit a wall \u2014 it\u2019s a solid foundation for your next big thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re excited to see what teams can create with that kind of power, and how they\u2019ll bring their ideas to life across platforms. As Gold Sponsors of Shipaton,<\/strong> we wanted to introduce a category that celebrates not just technical skill, but also the spirit of sharing that makes the Kotlin community so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ? The Kotlin Multiplatform Reach Award<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the team that ships the best, uncompromising app on both iOS and Android with Kotlin Multiplatform and\/or Compose Multiplatform. Bonus points will be awarded for teams that also share their development journey with the community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This award comes with a $55,000 prize pool<\/strong>, distributed among the top five teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be eligible (on top of the main Shipaton rules<\/a>), your submission should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n By participating, you’re also competing for your share of the event’s massive $350,000+ total prize pool<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To give you an extra edge, we\u2019re launching Ship with Junie<\/strong> \u2014 an exclusive program for Shipaton participants. We\u2019re looking for 20 developers who want to build their Kotlin Multiplatform project with help from Junie<\/a>, the AI coding agent by JetBrains, available in IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how it works: 20 selected participants will get full access to Junie for the entire two-month hackathon. In return, we\u2019ll ask you to share your journey publicly (via blog post, video, or social media) and give us direct, private feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll get a teammate who never sleeps \u2014 and a chance to share your journey with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is RevenueCat Shipaton?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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? Introducing the Kotlin Multiplatform Reach Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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? Your Secret Weapon: Junie, the AI coding agent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n