Building Todochi for iOS and Android From a Shared React Native Codebase
How four first-time developers built and launched Todochi, a customizable reminder app, on both Android and iOS in roughly one month.
Todochi, an app released on Google Play, has now become available on the App Store as well. The development journey, starting from a simple idea, took roughly a month. The team, comprising first-time developers, had to learn various aspects of mobile application development, permissions, deployment requirements, and marketing.
The tech stack employed for Todochi included Claude Code, ChatGPT, React Native, Expo, RevenueCat, Visual Studio Code, ElevenLabs, Firebase, and GitHub. Claude Code proved to be an invaluable tool, aiding in the resolution of development roadblocks. ChatGPT served as a second opinion and assisted in planning, brainstorming, writing, and voice line scripting.
React Native, a shared codebase for Android and iOS development, was instrumental in building the application. Expo simplified the deployment process while handling platform-specific requirements. RevenueCat managed Todochi's paywall, subscriptions, and premium features, while Firebase provided managed backend services. ElevenLabs was used to generate voice lines for a more engaging user experience. GitHub facilitated version control and collaboration.
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