Design, Code, and Ship an iOS app to the App Store in 30 days
Get a $100 grant for an Apple Developer Membership and build something amazing with Hack Club.
Get your $100 grant for Apple Developer Membership
How It Works
Build an app that improves an aspect of your (and your friends') lives
Submit an app demo
We'll help you get it on TestFlight.
Build your app
Flesh out your app even more and try to meet all the submission requirements.
Submit your app
Make a pull request adding a folder with your app's name in the submissions folder.
Recieve your Apple Developer Membership
Receive $100 to buy an Apple Developer Membership
Publish your app on the App Store
Publish your app on the App Store and give you a $50 apple gift card.
Project Requirements
- Your app must be open-source, original, unique & built using React Native, SwiftUI or Flutter
- You must have dedicated at least 40 hours to building the app. This is a minimum requirement.
- It is required to use hackatime to log your progress while building the app.
- The app should solve a real problem or add significant value to the users' lives. Describe how the app will impact its users and what specific issues it addresses.
- The app should have at least five unique screens (e.g., home, profile, settings, notifications, and a feature-specific screen).
- The app must include at least three core features that work together to create a cohesive experience. For example, a social network app could include user profiles, a news feed, and direct messaging.
- The app must have some sort of data management system, using either local storage, cloud databases, or APIs.
- The app could involve integrating with external APIs, or using advanced features of React Native, Swift, or Flutter.
- The app should have a clean, user-friendly design that is easy to navigate and visually appealing.
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Check out what others in the community have built!
GoTO
by Caroline Chan
As a long-time resident of Toronto, I’ve noticed an increasing amount of litter in my neighborhood. This issue not only affects the cleanliness of my city but also has serious environmental consequences. What’s even more troubling is that much of this litter is caused by people in my generation, as research shows that individuals under 30 are more likely to litter than those who are older. My app, GoTO (Go Toronto) was created to encourage young people to take action and clean up litter by offering digital rewards, which come in the form of cute animal avatars, making the experience more fun and engaging. The app allows users to track their impact in real-time, with a map that shows locations where litter has been picked up and a calendar that tracks the amount of litter collected over time. GoTO empowers youth to see the positive difference they’re making, one piece of litter at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many projects can I build?
For now, we're limiting it to one submission per person.
How much does it cost?
100% free– everything from building the app from scratch to publishing it on the App Store should cost you no money! The whole program is funded by donations to The Hack Foundation.
Who is eligible?
You need to be a high schooler (or younger).
What do I need?
A Macbook device to run XCode for iOS development (or you can use Expo on VSCode). If you don't have an iPhone to test your apps, you can use the Simulator app that comes with XCode!
I need help!
Get it in the #cider channel of the Hack Club Slack.
What projects are allowed?
Anything that's unique and improves your/your friends' lives in some way. If you're unsure, submit a proposal and we'll help you out!
Something else?
Join the Hack Club Slack today and ask in the #cider channel. We're here to help! Alternatively, feel free to DM @fayd with any questions you have.
Ready to build your iOS app?
Join our community, get $100 for your Apple Developer Membership, and ship in 30 days!
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