KMPShip: Kotlin Multiplatform Starter for Mobile Apps

Introduction

Getting started with Kotlin Multiplatform sounds exciting. You've seen the promise: write business logic once, share code between Android and iOS, and launch apps faster. But if you've ever tried to go beyond a simple sample app, you probably ran into one major issue: setting everything up is harder than it looks.

What developers usually face

A real-world mobile app needs more than just shared business logic and some UI screens. If you're serious about launching something in production, you need:

• Authentication (Google, Apple, Email/Password)
• Subscriptions & In-app purchases
• Push notifications
• In-app review
• CI/CD pipeline
• Dependency injection
• Onboarding flows, Profile & Settings screens, etc.

And you need it all to work the same way on Android and iOS. That's where things get tricky.

When I talk about parity between platforms, I mean ensuring that features behave consistently across both Android and iOS, even when the underlying implementations differ. For example, logging in with Google uses Credential Manager on Android, while Apple Sign-In requires secure token handling on iOS. Navigation stacks behave differently. Notifications need platform-specific setup.

Keeping these in sync takes time, and even more time to test and maintain.

Why I built KMPShip

I've been through the pain of setting up Kotlin Multiplatform projects too many times. It's repetitive, frustrating, and error-prone.

I've decided to build this boilerplate I wish I had sooner: a clean, production-grade foundation with the essentials already wired up. One that removes all the guesswork so developers can focus on building their product, not setup.

KMPShip is the result of that vision. It's designed for indie developers, small teams, and anyone who wants to ship faster with confidence.

What KMPShip includes out of the box

KMPShip gives you a complete Kotlin Multiplatform project, ready to run and ready to grow. Here's what's included:

• Compose Multiplatform UI for Android and iOS
• Authentication handled by my open-source library Passage, supporting Google, Apple, and Email/Password login
• Notifications managed through my open-source library Alarmee
• Subscriptions & In-app purchases integrated with RevenueCat
• Navigation powered by Voyager
• Dependency Injection using Koin
• Analytics with Firebase and Google Analytics
• In-App Review prompts
• A fully designed onboarding flow, home & settings screen, and starter UI components

Everything is set up with clean architecture and platform parity in mind.

Why KMPShip is not open source

KMPShip is a paid product. This is a deliberate choice.

Maintaining a high-quality, production-ready boilerplate takes time and care. I continuously update it to match the latest Kotlin and Compose Multiplatform versions. I test integrations, add new features, and ensure smooth onboarding.

By keeping KMPShip paid, I can ensure it stays reliable, up to date, and developer-focused. You're not just buying code, you're buying time, clarity, and peace of mind.

Ready to launch your app?

If you're serious about launching a mobile app with Kotlin Multiplatform and you'd rather skip the tedious setup, KMPShip is for you.

Explore the full feature list, see what other developers are saying, and get your app off the ground faster. Stop building boilerplates. Start building your product.