Rocket Ship

In this week’s episode, we explore the latest updates and trends in the React Native world—and beyond:

🚀 What’s New:

• React Native 0.80 – What’s changed and why it matters
• A free alternative to EAS – Could this be a game-changer?
• Key takeaways from Apple’s WWDC – What iOS updates mean for React Native devs
• Hot new tools: InstantDB and Vapi (for building voice agents)

🎯 Also in this episode:

• Sneak peek at the upcoming Amazon clone project
• Why Gorhom Bottom Sheet is still one of the best tools out there
• Final thoughts from the last days of triathlon prep
• New ideas brewing for the next Galaxies Supabase Mission

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials

• https://x.com/schlimmson
• https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
• https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps

• Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
• Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
• Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
• Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links

• React Native 0.80: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/06/12/react-native-0.80
• EAS Alternative: https://www.reddit.com/r/expo/comments/1l6ekq3/i_made_a_free_github_actions_workflow_that/
• InstantDB: https://www.instantdb.com/
• Vapi Voice Agents: https://vapi.ai/
• Gorhom Bottom Sheet: https://gorhom.dev/react-native-bottom-sheet/
• Jamons X Post: https://x.com/jamonholmgren/status/1932200003096990131

The AppJS took place and there's a lot to learn from the amazing talks about the current state of React Native and its future. From frozen architecture to React Native news and new packages, we dive into everything in this episode!

Also in this episode:
- Why Simon is killing his app
- My next clone project

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
AppJS Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/K2JTTKpptGs
ReactRaptor: https://expo.dev/blog/which-android-apps-are-built-with-expo
Expo PencilKit UI: https://github.com/tarikfp/expo-pencilkit-ui

While the AppJS is about to kick off, we talk about some cool new packages and updates around Reanimated and a new solution for local-first apps!

Also in this episode:
- New React Native Essentials
- Apple still doesn't like my app
- New Expo Router v5 Course
- Are you VibeCoding?

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Reanimated Beta 4: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-reanimated/releases/tag/4.0.0-beta.4
AppJS: https://appjs.co/
LiveStore: https://livestore.dev/
Expo Router 5 Course: https://galaxies.dev/course/expo-router-5-rsc/1-1
React Native Better DevTools: https://github.com/LovesWorking/rn-better-dev-tools

No big news besides the RC of React Native 0.80, which gives us time to talk about the current version hell for React Native developers, and a great new Expo DevTool for everyone using TanStack Query!

Also in this episode:
- RSCs are underrated
- Preview of Dead Simple Invoice App
- Apple doesn't like my app
- Open Water Swimming & Cold Water Shock

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
React Native 0.80 rc2: https://github.com/facebook/react-native/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
TanStack Query DevTools: https://github.com/TanStack/query/pull/8846
React Native Better DevTools: https://github.com/LovesWorking/rn-better-dev-tools
React Native Essentials - Drawer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65xmaJNpZVY

Expo Router v5 was released, which dramatically improves authentication flows and finally allows to use RSC in production - although still in beta. Beyond that William Candillon shared epic updates about Skia and WebGPU, making even more powerful React Native apps possible in the future.

Also in this episode:
- Galaxies Lifetime pricing with one-time payment
- Receiving Feedback on Podcast & Apps
- Sharing my next app projects
- Flutter devs love React Native

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Expo Router v5: https://expo.dev/blog/expo-router-v5
Shared Element Transitions: https://x.com/BBloniarz_/status/1919390653856829566
Skia Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9t-VXwIc4I
Apple punishing apps? https://x.com/maric_viktor/status/1922006170601939221
Khalids Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5gnjrs_pI

Expo SDK 53 was released after a short beta with many great new features, there are new AI packages for React Native to talk about and meanwhile Apple lost an important lawsuit that allows developers to make 30% more money with their apps!

Also in this episode:
- Why sleep recovery is critical for everyone
- Next Galaxies Mission
- New Galaxies Tools & Apps

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Expo SDK 53: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-53
React Native AI: https://github.com/callstackincubator/ai
WebGPU Worklets: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/react-native-webgpu-worklets
Web Payments on iOS: https://expo.dev/blog/mobile-app-payment-processing-best-practices

React Compiler reached release candidate, LegendList v1 is finally released and Evan Bacon shares React Native performance tips - meanwhile Simon questions his existence and whether React Native was the right choice after all

Also in this episode:
- How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone
- Why are you not using AI?
- My vacation in Copenhagen
- New App sales and motivation
- Galaxies.dev merch

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Legend List: https://github.com/LegendApp/legend-list
Typegpu-confetti: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/typegpu-confetti
React Compiler RC: https://react.dev/blog/2025/04/21/react-compiler-rc
Expo Performance Tutorial: https://expo.dev/blog/best-practices-for-reducing-lag-in-expo-apps

The Expo SDK 53 Beta was released, FlashList v2 is a complete rewrite and is React Native actually popular? I dive into the latest news from the React Native community, and share updates on the projects I'm working on.

Also in this episode:
- How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone
- Why are you not using AI?
- My vacation in Copenhagen
- New App sales and motivation
- Galaxies.dev merch

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Expo SDK 53 beta: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-53-beta
Expo UI Package: https://docs.expo.dev/versions/unversioned/sdk/ui/
FlashList v2 alpha: https://github.com/Shopify/flash-list/tree/new-rlv-prototype
React Native Fantom: https://github.com/facebook/react-native/blob/main/packages/react-native-fantom/__docs__/README.md
Convex Chef: https://news.convex.dev/meet-chef/
Galaxies Merch: https://x.com/schlimmson/status/1913504363877662851
Hot Updater: https://github.com/gronxb/hot-updater
Jamon's reaction to the RN video: https://x.com/jamonholmgren/status/1913611094649897406

What's coming with Expo SDK 53? I dive into the latest news, trends and upcoming features of Expo and React Native, and share updates on the projects I'm working on.

Also in this episode:
- How RevenueCat Paywalls make my life better
- I talked with Google
- "Is this sponsored by Expo?"
- AI Image Trends

💰 Try RevenueCat: https://get.revenuecat.com/podcast

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Evan Bacon better error: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1907891900935249955
RevenueCat: https://get.revenuecat.com/rocketship
Expo Peak Productivity Video: https://youtu.be/acj7-3-EQWM

I'm changing the format of RocketShip! Learn all about why and what changes, the new times and topics we will talk about. This podcast will continue to be primarily about React Native, but also about shipping great apps, using AI and news for mobile devs!

Also in this episode:
- My latest app projects
- My first experience with the Vercel AI SDK in Expo apps
- Personal branding stories from Simon
- Behind the scenes of a creator.

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials
https://x.com/schlimmson
https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr
https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev

👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410