Shipaton 2026 Prizes

Honors the apps that gain the most user traction and growth momentum during the event. Judges want to hear what you did post-release to push app growth.

Open category for the best mobile game shipped during the event, including gameplay, art direction, and a monetization fit that suits the genre.

Awarded to the project that provides the greatest social good, with big benefits to communities or society at large.

For the app that best represents the craft of app development, separate from viability as a business. Judges look for innovative ideas, beautiful design, and animations.

Celebrates the most creative and effective use of RevenueCat Ads as a monetization method, including clever placements and smart integration with the rest of the revenue stack.

A student-only category for active students with a .edu or equivalent email address. Judged on video submission and open-source code, with no App Store or Google Play release required.

For developers who shared the most interesting development journey on social media, including compelling lessons learned or ideas incorporated from community feedback.

Recognizes the app that makes the smartest use of RevenueCat to drive real revenue.

One of five categories tied to building an app for a specific influencer's target demographic. The influencer judges the category personally.

One of five categories tied to building an app for a specific influencer's target demographic. The influencer judges the category personally.

One of five categories tied to building an app for a specific influencer's target demographic. The influencer judges the category personally.

One of five categories tied to building an app for a specific influencer's target demographic. The influencer judges the category personally.

One of five categories tied to building an app for a specific influencer's target demographic. The influencer judges the category personally.