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React Native
React Native Development

One codebase. Two truly native apps.

React Native powers the apps of Instagram, Shopify and Discord. We build cross-platform apps in React Native that feel genuinely native on both iOS and Android — from one codebase, in a fraction of the time and cost of building twice.

React Native development
React Native
Overview

Why React Native?

React Native renders real native components from a single TypeScript codebase — so your iOS and Android apps ship together, stay in sync and are maintained by one team. That's why it's the default choice for startups and product teams: you get to market faster, iterate on both platforms at once, and your budget goes into features instead of duplicate work.

The platform has never been stronger. React Native's New Architecture — now the default — brings near-native rendering performance, and modern tooling like Expo gives us cloud builds, over-the-air updates and painless store submissions. If you already have a React website, we can even share logic between web and app.

Best for

Startup MVPsConsumer AppsE-commerce AppsB2B & Internal ToolsCross-platform Products

1 codebase

ships to both iOS and Android

30–40%

typical saving vs two native apps

Meta-backed

powers Instagram, Discord & Shopify

Native UI

real platform components, not webviews

What we build

React Native solutions we deliver.

Cross-platform App Development

Full iOS + Android apps from one codebase — design, build, test and launch.

MVP Sprints

A focused first version in weeks, built to validate with real users and grow from there.

App + Backend, Full-stack

API, database, admin panel and integrations built alongside the app by one team.

Migration to React Native

Moving from two native apps, Cordova/Ionic or a webview shell to one modern codebase.

OTA Updates & CI/CD

Over-the-air updates and automated build pipelines so fixes reach users in minutes.

App Store & Play Launch

Store listings, screenshots, review compliance and submission — handled end to end.

The advantages

Why teams choose React Native.

01

One team, one codebase

Every feature is built once and ships to both platforms — half the surface area to build, test and maintain.

02

A genuinely native feel

React Native drives real platform components, so buttons, scrolling and gestures behave exactly as users expect.

03

Faster and cheaper, without the asterisk

Cross-platform saves serious budget, and with the New Architecture the old performance trade-offs are largely gone.

04

A huge ecosystem and talent pool

Built on React and JavaScript — the world's largest developer community, so you're never stuck for support or hiring.

05

Fixes that ship instantly

Over-the-air updates push JavaScript changes straight to users' phones — no store review wait for urgent fixes.

06

Backed by Meta, proven at scale

Meta builds its own apps on it, and the New Architecture roadmap keeps it current for years ahead.

Tech stack

The tools we pair
with React Native.

We pick the right stack for your project — not the one we're most comfortable with.

Core

React Native
React Native
TypeScript
TypeScript
Expo
Expo

UI & State

Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS
Reanimated
Reanimated
Redux
Redux
Figma
Figma

Backend & Services

Laravel
Laravel
Firebase
Firebase
GraphQL
GraphQL
Stripe
Stripe
Launch & running costs

What it costs to ship and run a React Native app.

A React Native app has predictable running costs: store developer accounts, cloud builds and the backend it talks to. Here's where the money actually goes — click any provider for current live pricing. We set all of it up as part of the build.

Store fees are fixed and small; the real monthly cost is the backend and services, which scale with usage. We spec the exact stack and expected monthly cost before the build starts, so there are no surprise bills later.

FAQ

Common questions,
honest answers.

Everything people usually ask about React Native before starting a project. Still unsure which platform fits your goals? Ask us — we'll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.

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What is React Native and which big apps use it?

React Native is Meta's framework for building real native apps with JavaScript and React. Instagram, Discord, Shopify, Coinbase and Pinterest all ship React Native in production — it's a proven, mainstream choice, not an experiment.

React Native vs Flutter — which should we choose?

Both are excellent. We lean React Native when you want maximum talent availability, code sharing with a React website, or a UI built from real native components; Flutter when the design is highly custom and animation-heavy. You'll get an honest recommendation for your project, not a default.

Will the app actually feel native?

Yes — React Native renders real platform components, so navigation, scrolling and gestures behave like any native app. With the New Architecture, rendering performance is near-native too. The apps you already use daily prove the ceiling is high.

How much does a React Native app cost?

Roughly 30–40% less than building separate iOS and Android apps, since almost everything is built once. The absolute number depends on features — a focused MVP costs far less than a marketplace with payments and chat. Fixed quote after a free scoping call.

How long does it take to build?

A well-scoped MVP typically ships in 6–10 weeks including store submission. Complex apps with custom backends run 12–18 weeks. You get installable builds every week, so progress is visible rather than promised.

Can we share code with our website?

If your site is built in React, yes — business logic, API clients and validation can be shared between web and app. It's one of React Native's biggest hidden savings, and our team builds React and Next.js sites daily.

What is the New Architecture — is React Native fast now?

It's the rebuilt core (Fabric renderer and TurboModules) that removed the old JavaScript bridge bottleneck, and it's now the default. Startup time, animations and list scrolling are dramatically better — the “React Native is slow” era is over.

Can you take over an existing React Native app?

Yes — we audit the codebase, report honestly on its state, then stabilise, upgrade (outdated RN versions are a very common problem) and continue feature work. Many clients come to us mid-project.

What are OTA updates and are they allowed?

Over-the-air updates push JavaScript-level changes directly to installed apps, so bug fixes reach users in minutes instead of days. Apple and Google both permit them for JavaScript content within their guidelines, and we set them up as standard.

Do you handle App Store and Play Store submission?

Yes — developer accounts, listings, screenshots, privacy declarations, review responses and the actual submissions. You launch with everything done, not with a checklist to work through.

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