Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a mobile app but never found the time or motivation to build it? What if you had a global community cheering you on and over $300,000 in prizes waiting for you at the finish line?

That's exactly what Shipaton 2025 offers. Hosted by the team at RevenueCat, this is a worldwide contest for mobile app developers, and it’s the perfect reason to finally bring your idea to life.

What Exactly is Shipaton?

At its heart, Shipaton is a global hackathon. The main goal is for you to build and launch a brand new app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

There's one important rule: your app must use the RevenueCat SDK to handle in-app payments. This means you need to think about how your app can make money from the very beginning, which is a key step in building a real business.

The contest is happening right now. The doors for submitting your finished app are open from August 1st until September 30th. This gives you a clear deadline to work towards, helping you stay focused and avoid endless delays.

The Incredible Prizes: More Than Just Cash

The prizes for Shipaton 2025 are huge, with a total value of over $300,000.

The ultimate winner takes home the Grand Prize: the Build & Grow Award, which includes a massive $60,000 in cash.

But the rewards don't stop there. In a truly unique opportunity, every single first-place winner will have their app featured on a giant digital billboard in New York City's Times Square for a full week. Imagine millions of people seeing your app's icon light up one of the most famous places in the world.

There are many different categories, which means there are many ways to win. Some of the other awards include:

• #BuildInPublic Award: For developers who share their journey, the wins and the struggles, online.

• Buzziest Launch Award: For the app that creates the most excitement and conversation during its launch.

• Best Vibes Award: A special prize for the person who is the most positive and helpful to others in the community.

• RevenueCat Design Award: For the app with the best user interface and design.

• OneSignal Boost Award: A prize from one of the event's sponsors.

A panel of expert judges from across the mobile app industry will review the apps and select the winners.

More Than a Contest: A Global Community

Shipaton is not just about building alone in your room. The event includes Shipaton IRL, a series of both virtual and in-person events designed to help you. These events are a great chance to connect with other developers, get inspired by new ideas, and learn from experts.

The entire event is backed by major companies in the tech world. Sponsors include Google, Stripe, JetBrains, Product Hunt, OneSignal, FlutterFlow, and many others. This shows just how big and important this event is for the mobile app community.

Are You Ready to Join?

This challenge is open to all mobile developers everywhere. It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned professional or just starting your coding journey. This is your sign to take that idea you've been thinking about and turn it into something real.

The steps to begin are simple: go to the official Shipaton website to register and join the global community of builders.

Don't let another great idea fade away. Start building today.

Register for Shipaton now at shipaton.com