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React Native is a JavaScript framework created by Meta (Facebook) that lets developers build mobile apps for iOS and Android from a single codebase. Unlike a web app wrapped in a browser, React Native renders actual native components — iOS uses UIKit components, Android uses Android Views. The business logic is written in JavaScript or TypeScript and runs via a JavaScript bridge (or the newer JSI architecture) that communicates with native modules. The result is a near-native user experience with significantly lower development cost than two separate native apps.

Use React Native if your development team already knows JavaScript or React, if you have an existing React web application and want to share business logic with the mobile app, or if you need access to a large JavaScript ecosystem of libraries. Use Flutter if you are starting a new project without prior framework commitment, if you need highly consistent cross-platform UI (Flutter renders its own components rather than native ones), or if performance on animation-heavy UIs is a priority. CV Infotech builds both — we recommend based on your team and project, not on which we prefer to bill.

A React Native app delivering iOS and Android from one codebase costs $14,000 to $40,000 with CV Infotech at $30/hour for a standard build. A mid-complexity app with custom backend, user accounts, third-party integrations, and admin panel costs $25,000 to $60,000. A full-featured app with real-time capabilities, AI features, or complex business logic costs $40,000 to $80,000. These prices cover both iOS and Android — approximately 30 to 40% less than building two separate native apps.

For most applications, React Native delivers performance that users cannot distinguish from native. The gap appears in specific scenarios: complex animations, apps with heavy use of hardware APIs (camera, Bluetooth, ARKit), or apps that need deep integration with platform-specific features like iOS HealthKit or Android's Nearby API. For business apps, SaaS products, eCommerce apps, social features, and most consumer applications, React Native is a sound choice that saves 30 to 40% on development cost while maintaining a high-quality user experience.

Yes, and this is one of React Native's most significant practical advantages. Business logic, API calls, data validation, state management, and utility functions written in JavaScript or TypeScript can be shared between a React web application and a React Native mobile app. The UI layer is separate — web uses HTML/CSS components, mobile uses React Native components — but the underlying application logic can be reused. For teams with an existing React web app who want to add a mobile companion, React Native significantly reduces the total development cost compared to Flutter or native.

A standard React Native app for both iOS and Android takes 12 to 20 weeks from discovery to store submission. A simple app with 5 to 8 screens and a straightforward backend takes 10 to 14 weeks. A mid-complexity app with custom backend, multiple user roles, and third-party integrations takes 16 to 24 weeks. Complex apps with real-time features, AI capabilities, or intricate business logic take 24 to 40 weeks. Both iOS App Store and Google Play Store submission are included in every React Native project at CV Infotech.

We use Expo for projects where its managed workflow reduces setup overhead and the app's requirements do not need custom native modules. Expo is faster to start and significantly simpler to manage for developers without native iOS/Android experience. We use bare React Native (without Expo) for projects requiring custom native modules — Bluetooth hardware integration, custom camera processing, in-app purchase systems not supported by Expo, or third-party SDKs with native dependencies. We make this choice during discovery based on your feature requirements, not on a default preference.

Yes. React Native's primary purpose is to build iOS and Android apps from a single JavaScript/TypeScript codebase. Approximately 85 to 95% of code is shared between platforms. The remaining 5 to 15% handles platform-specific differences — navigation styles (iOS uses sheets and back gestures, Android uses the back button), platform-specific UI conventions, and any native module integrations that differ between iOS and Android. This shared codebase is why React Native (and Flutter) reduce cross-platform development cost by 30 to 40% compared to two separate native builds.

We develop on the latest stable React Native release (0.74+ as of 2026) and keep projects updated through the upgrade cycle. React Native releases are not always backwards-compatible — major version upgrades can require code changes. We use the new React Native Architecture (Fabric renderer and TurboModules) for new projects, which significantly improves performance and eliminates the older JavaScript bridge bottleneck. Legacy projects on older React Native versions are assessed individually before upgrading.

Yes. We regularly inherit React Native codebases from other agencies or in-house developers. Before committing to cost or timeline, we conduct a code audit: React Native version health, dependency audit, TypeScript coverage, test coverage, native module compatibility, and any architecture issues that would affect scalability or maintainability. We give you an honest report before quoting remediation work. React Native codebases that were built quickly or by inexperienced teams often have bridge performance issues, memory leaks, or outdated dependencies that affect stability.

Yes. App Store and Play Store submission is included in every React Native project. We handle the full submission process for both platforms including store listing preparation (screenshots, descriptions, keywords), age rating questionnaire, privacy manifest (required by Apple since 2024), and any review feedback from Apple or Google. React Native apps occasionally face additional Apple review scrutiny around JavaScript execution — we build against Apple's guidelines from the start to minimise rejection risk.

We are a good fit if you want an in-house team at $30/hour, direct developer access, and a track record you can verify through 512 Freelancer and 35 Clutch reviews. We also build Flutter — if your project is better served by Flutter, we will say so. We are not the right fit if you need work to start without a discovery call, if you are comparing solely on price, or if you want unlimited revisions with no defined scope. The discovery call is 30 minutes and free.