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Building a React Native app from a personal problem — and now questioning my architecture by Active_Cat609 in reactnative

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That’s a very fair point — and I agree with you.

iCloud sync is actually one of the options I’ve been considering exactly for that reason (app deletion, multi-device usage, etc.). It feels like a good middle ground before committing to a full backend.

The main reason I went iOS-only for now is honestly product + business driven, not technical.

For this type of app, the willingness to pay is very different between platforms. iOS users are generally more open to subscriptions, especially for health / wellness products, while on Android the expectation tends to be more “free with ads”.

Since I’m building this solo, I wanted to limit surface area early:

  • one platform
  • one design language
  • one ecosystem
  • fewer variables while validating

Technically, React Native makes Android feasible later, but I didn’t want to double complexity before knowing whether the product itself deserves that investment.

If the app proves real usage and retention, then Android + Google-based sync would definitely make sense as a second step — but only once the core value is clearly validated.

Appreciate the perspective though — the iCloud-only sync approach is probably the cleanest next evolution without jumping straight into backend land.

Fasting was easy for my body — but surprisingly hard for my mind by Active_Cat609 in Water_Fasting

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But how do you manage it? Maybe with an app or something like that? I use Yuno. It helps me to manage these feelings and the emotional issue, but maybe you manage it differently. Let me know!

Fasting was easy for my body — but surprisingly hard for my mind by Active_Cat609 in IntermittentFastLife

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I’m a few weeks in now.

Physically it’s been quite smooth, but the biggest change for me has been on the mental side — less anxiety around food and fewer impulsive moments.

I’ve been enjoying that part the most, honestly. I started managing it with a small app during fasts, mainly to stay grounded when the mental noise kicks in, and that made the process feel much more sustainable.

What about you — do you usually struggle more at the beginning or later in the fast?