Verse Daily — Mobile App
A beautifully simple, distraction-free audio Scripture and prayer app launched on the iOS App Store.
Value Delivered:
Built, tested, and shipped a cross-platform mobile app to the Apple App Store, implementing clean audio player handling and subscription models.
1. Project Overview
Built to demonstrate complete mobile app lifecycle management from inception, wireframing, building with React Native and Expo, setting up in-app purchases, and managing App Store submissions.
2. Business Problem & Goals
Core Challenge
Modern apps are full of notifications, ads, and engagement traps. The goal was to build a space of quiet reflection that runs beautifully on iOS and Android.
Key Project Goals:
- Create a distraction-free audio streaming player.
- Build offline caching for scripture text and audio tracks.
- Launch live on the iOS App Store.
3. Technical Architecture
The client app communicates with a headless CMS for daily verses and audio URLs. Scripture data is cached locally, enabling full offline playback support.
System Integrations Map
Connected APIs
- RevenueCat API for in-app subscription management
- Headless CMS API for daily content syncing
Component Stack
- AudioPlayer (Custom Expo AV wrapper)
- DailyFeed (React Native View)
- SubscriptionGate (RevenueCat client layer)
Key Design & Technology Decisions:
4. Screenshot Gallery
App screenshot displaying the clean, typography-focused reading interface and audio controls.
Build in Public & Timeline
Project Timeline Phasing
Created basic Expo layout and tested local audio files.
Integrated daily API endpoints and audio hosting.
Configured Apple developer accounts and sandbox testing.
Successfully passed Apple App Review, live to the public.
Technical Build Journal
Passed review on the second attempt after clarifying safety guidelines regarding user-generated prayer logs by adding reporting buttons.
Lessons Learned
Handling background audio requires strict native permissions. Using Expo AV, we configured background audio features, ensuring playback continues when the device lock screen is activated.
Future Roadmap
- Add Android version to the Google Play Store.
- Integrate customized widgets for mobile home screens.
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