Rebuilding a 10 year old iOS app with Expo

In 2010, an app called "Set Dances" was launched for iOS, designed to aid Irish step dancers in selecting tunes and adjusting playback speed during competitions. Despite no functional updates since 2013, the app faced removal from the App Store due to its age and low download numbers, prompting a rebuild using Expo SDK and EAS tools. The developer aimed to preserve the app’s original features, introduce Android and TV support, and simplify code by utilizing React Native and Expo packages. The redevelopment was notably faster and more efficient, leveraging modern tools like expo-av for audio playback and expo-router for navigation, highlighting how previously complex tasks became straightforward. The app’s new version, incorporating a refined UI and additional functionalities like Airplay and OTA updates, was approved quickly by iOS and Apple TV App Stores. The developer plans to release an Android version soon, reflecting on the positive experience of modernization and encouraging others to update legacy apps.

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