React Native app development for iOS and Android
When React Native makes sense for your mobile app
React Native isn’t the right choice for every project—but for many businesses, it’s the smartest path to launch. Here’s when React Native app development fits:
You need both iOS and Android, fast
Startups validating ideas, businesses entering new markets, or products targeting users across both platforms benefit from React Native's single codebase approach. You launch simultaneously on both app stores instead of building sequentially.
Your budget requires efficiency
Two native apps mean two development teams, two timelines, two maintenance cycles. React Native mobile app development uses one team and one codebase, cutting costs significantly without sacrificing quality.
Your app prioritizes user experience over hardware integration
Social platforms, productivity tools, content apps, ecommerce experiences, dashboards—these work beautifully in React Native. If your app's value comes from interface design and user workflows rather than intensive hardware access, React Native excels.
You need ongoing updates and maintenance
Apps aren't "set and forget." React Native's single codebase means updates, bug fixes, and new features deploy to both platforms from one source, dramatically reducing maintenance complexity.
You're building a minimum viable product (MVP)
Testing market fit requires speed. React Native lets you build, launch, learn, and iterate faster than native development giving you critical user feedback months earlier.
If your app requires cutting-edge AR/VR, intensive 3D graphics, or deep integration with platform-specific hardware features, native development for iOS and Android might serve you better. We’ll tell you honestly which approach fits your project.
React Native development services we deliver
We build cross-platform mobile apps across industries—consumer apps, enterprise tools, ecommerce platforms, and specialized business applications.
Consumer and social applications
Apps where interface, engagement, and cross-platform reach matter most. Content platforms, social features, messaging, community tools—built with the smooth interactions users expect from native apps.
Business and productivity tools
Internal applications for field teams, sales enablement, workflow management, time tracking, or operational coordination. These apps integrate with your existing systems while delivering native performance on employee devices.
Ecommerce and retail experiences
Mobile shopping experiences, product catalogs, personalized recommendations, checkout flows, and loyalty programs. We build React Native mobile apps that integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or custom ecommerce backends.
Customer portals and account management
Apps where users log in to view orders, manage subscriptions, track deliveries, access support, or configure services. These need reliability, security, and seamless backend integration.
Data-driven applications and dashboards
Mobile interfaces for analytics, reporting, fleet management, inventory tracking, or performance monitoring. React Native handles real-time data updates and complex state management efficiently.
How React Native delivers native performance
React Native isn’t a web wrapper or hybrid solution—it renders genuine native components. When users interact with buttons, scrolls, or gestures in your app, they’re touching real iOS and Android UI elements. This architectural approach delivers:
True native feel
Apps respond with platform-specific behaviors users expect
Smooth animations and transitions
No lag or web-like sluggishness
Native navigation patterns
iOS and Android users get familiar interfaces
Platform-appropriate design
We adapt experiences for each operating system
Cross-platform development with specialized expertise
React Native excels at code reuse, but iOS and Android aren’t identical. Our developers handle platform differences intelligently:
Platform-specific features
Push notifications, biometric authentication, deep linking, and app permissions work differently on iOS and Android. We implement these correctly for each platform.
Design adaptation
iOS users expect certain navigation patterns; Android users expect others. We adapt interfaces to feel native on both platforms.
Performance optimization
We profile apps on both operating systems, optimizing bundle sizes, eliminating unnecessary re-renders, and ensuring smooth performance regardless of device.
App store compliance
Apple and Google have different submission requirements. We ensure your app meets both sets of guidelines before launch.
How AI accelerates React Native mobile app development
Faster component development
Repetitive patterns, standard forms, and common UI structures get built faster through AI-assisted coding, letting our team focus on complex business logic and unique features.
Intelligent testing
AI-powered testing identifies edge cases, catches performance issues before users see them, and flags accessibility problems automatically.
Predictive project planning
We use AI models trained on past project data to forecast realistic timelines and surface technical risks before they impact your schedule.
Code quality and optimization
AI tools analyze code for performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and maintainability issues throughout development.
Why businesses choose 1902 Software for React Native development
Software development expertise since 1998
We've built complex software systems for over two decades, including mobile applications as platforms evolved. That foundation of software architecture, database design, API development, and system integration translates directly into mobile app projects that are well-architected and built to scale.
Active global client base
We're building React Native apps for clients in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond right now. These aren't legacy projects—they're live applications serving real users today.
In-house development team
Every React Native developer, designer, QA tester, and project manager works directly for 1902 Software. No communication gaps, no accountability issues.
24-hour support turnaround
Ongoing clients typically see bug fixes and minor updates resolved within one business day. Urgent issues get immediate attention.
Honest technology recommendations
If React Native isn't the right fit for your project, we'll tell you. We've built native iOS, native Android, and .NET MAUI apps when those technologies better served client needs.
Ready to discuss your mobile app project?
Whether you’re launching a new app idea, modernizing an existing mobile experience, or evaluating React Native versus native development—let’s talk about what makes sense for your specific situation.
Book a consultation to explore how 1902 Software can deliver your cross-platform mobile app faster and more reliably.
Commonly asked questions
When should I choose React Native over building separate native iOS and Android apps?
React Native makes sense when: you need both platforms quickly, your budget requires efficiency, your app prioritizes user experience over intensive hardware integration, you need ongoing updates that deploy to both platforms simultaneously, or you’re building an MVP to test market fit. If your app requires cutting-edge AR/VR, intensive 3D graphics, or deep platform-specific hardware features, native development might serve you better. We’ll recommend honestly which approach fits your project.
Does React Native actually deliver native performance, or is it just a web wrapper?
React Native isn’t a web wrapper or hybrid solution. It renders genuine native UI components. When users interact with buttons, scrolls, or gestures, they’re touching real iOS and Android elements, not simulated web interfaces. This architectural approach delivers smooth animations, platform-specific behaviors, and the native feel users expect. Performance-critical apps require optimization regardless of technology—React Native handles this well when built correctly.
How do you handle the differences between iOS and Android in a single codebase?
Platform-specific features like push notifications, biometric authentication, deep linking, and app permissions work differently on iOS and Android—we implement these correctly for each platform. Design adapts to feel native: iOS users get iOS navigation patterns, Android users get Android conventions. We profile apps on both operating systems, optimize performance separately, and ensure compliance with Apple and Google’s different submission requirements.
What's the typical timeline and cost savings compared to building two native apps?
Two native apps require two development teams, two timelines, and two maintenance cycles. React Native uses one team and one codebase, typically reducing development time by 30-50% and cutting costs proportionally. Exact savings depend on project complexity, but you launch simultaneously on both app stores instead of building sequentially. Ongoing updates and bug fixes also deploy to both platforms from one source, reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Can you integrate React Native apps with our existing backend systems and APIs?
Yes. We integrate with existing backends, databases, authentication systems, payment processors, analytics platforms, and third-party services. Whether your backend runs on .NET, PHP, Node.js, or any other technology, React Native frontends connect seamlessly through standard API protocols.
What happens after the app launches—do you provide ongoing support and updates?
Yes. For ongoing clients, bug fixes and minor updates typically get resolved within one business day. We handle app store resubmissions when iOS or Android versions update, implement new features as your business evolves, monitor performance and crash reports, and optimize based on real user data. The same team that built your app continues supporting it long-term.
Book a consultation to explore how AI and 1902 Software can transform your next ecommerce project — faster, smarter, and more cost-efficient.