10 months ago
Shipaton 2025 Has Officially Launched - Let’s Goooo!
Ahoy, shippers!
The wait is over - Shipaton 2025 is now officially underway! We kicked things off in style with our live event at the Vibe Coding Catfe in Tokyo - a celebration of community, creativity, and code. Couldn’t be there in person? Don’t worry, you can watch the on-demand replay.
Now it’s your turn to start building. Here’s everything you need to get moving:
Start with the Devpost Page
Everything you need to know - rules, timelines, categories, and prizes - is right here:
https://revenuecat-shipaton-2025.devpost.com/
Read the Rules
Don’t get tripped up - make sure you review the official rules and eligibility before submitting:
https://revenuecat-shipaton-2025.devpost.com/rules
Check Your ShipKit
All participants should have received an email with details about their ShipKit - a curated set of perks and sponsor credits to help you build faster and better.
Some perks are limited and first come, first served, so make sure you check yours out ASAP.
Explore the Resource Guide
Need help getting started with RevenueCat, OneSignal, or any of our sponsors? Want design inspiration or SDK integration tips?
https://revenuecat-shipaton-2025.devpost.com/resources
Join the Shipaton Discord
The Shipaton Discord is your hub for finding teammates, getting help, sharing progress, and connecting with the community.
Don’t miss the #post-engagement-boost channel where you can share your #BuildInPublic content and help boost fellow shippers’ posts.
Start Sharing with #Shipaton
We want to see your progress! Post on X/Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, TikTok—anywhere—using #Shipaton.
Get inspired and give a boost to your fellow participants by checking out the hashtag throughout the event.
Upcoming Webinars – Learn from the Best
We’ll be running live webinars throughout the Shipaton packed with expert insights, dev tips, and time for Q&A.
First up:
Introduction to Shipaton 2025
- Monday, Aug 5 @ 9AM PT -
Kick off your Shipaton journey with tips from RevenueCat Developer Advocate (and Shipaton Captain) Charlie Chapman.
He’ll walk through the new categories, how to stand out with your submission, and answer your burning questions.
Winning the OneSignal Boost Award
- Thursday, Aug 8 @ 9AM PT -
Join OneSignal and RevenueCat to learn how to integrate messaging into your app and compete for the OneSignal Boost Award—awarded to the most creative or impactful use of messaging to drive user engagement.
And that’s just the beginning - we’ve got more webinars coming soon, covering everything from monetization strategies to ASO to building in public.
Get Inspired by Last Year’s Shippers
We sat down with two standout participants from Shipaton 2024 to learn about their journeys. Whether you’re looking for motivation or real-world advice, these are must-reads:
You’re officially on board - we can’t wait to see what you ship.
– The Shipaton Crew