Shipaton Hackathon Returns: Opportunity for Android Developers
Build a new mobile app and compete for $1 million in prizes.
1What is Shipaton?
Shipaton is an annual mobile app hackathon organized by RevenueCat, challenging developers to build and ship a new app within two months. This year, r/androiddev joins as an official Build-in-Public community partner to support participants throughout the process.
2Participation Requirements
Participants must develop and launch a completely new mobile app between August 1 and September 30, 2026. Sharing progress with the community for feedback is encouraged. Only native Android or Kotlin Multiplatform apps are eligible.
3Prizes and Support
Over $1 million in prizes will be awarded, including cash, Times Square billboard exposure, and funding opportunities. Participants will receive Ship Kit with credits, tools, and discounts to accelerate development.
4Community Engagement
Dedicated threads on r/androiddev will facilitate project announcements, progress updates, and final feedback. An AMA with RevenueCat's Jaewoong will provide expert advice on projects and implementation challenges.
5Sharing Culture
Imperfect, early-stage updates are welcomed. Screenshots, prototypes, architecture questions, and even 'is this a bad idea?' posts are encouraged. All contributions must use the Shipaton flair and follow subreddit rules.
6Why You Should Join
Shipaton offers a unique opportunity to bring ideas to life with community support. Overcome technical hurdles, receive real user feedback, and potentially win life-changing prizes. For mobile developers, this could be a career-defining experience.