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React Native app development that ships iOS and Android together
We build mobile apps with React Native so one team and one codebase deliver both iPhone and Android versions. It suits startups, retailers and service companies that want a polished app in both stores without paying for two separate builds.
By Junaid Tariq Reviewed October 2026
- One shared codebase, with native modules where the app truly needs them
- Store submission, signing and release handled for both platforms
- Analytics, crash reporting and push messaging set up before launch
One app, two stores, and the honest limits
React Native lets developers write the app in JavaScript or TypeScript while the screens render as real native components on each phone. For most business apps, such as ordering, bookings, memberships, loyalty, field tools and content, this feels like a native app to the user while costing a good deal less to build and maintain than two separate apps.
The saving is real but not magic. Shared code typically covers the bulk of the app. Platform differences, device features and store rules still need attention, and some jobs, such as heavy 3D, advanced camera processing or deep background services, may call for native code. We tell you early which category your idea falls in.
We recommend React Native most often to three groups. Founders who need both platforms on a limited budget. Companies with a web team in JavaScript who want to reuse skills and some logic. And businesses that already have a website or API and need a mobile front end to it. Our comparison in Flutter vs React Native vs native explains the alternatives.
Apps that suit this approach
Typical projects where a shared codebase is the right trade.
Retail and ordering apps
Catalogues, carts, saved addresses and order tracking. See also ecommerce mobile app development.
Booking and service apps
Appointments, jobs and technician visits, close to the on-demand service app model.
Membership and loyalty apps
Cards, points, offers and renewals for gyms, clinics, salons and clubs.
Field and staff tools
Checklists, photo capture, offline forms, location check-ins and approvals for teams on the move.
Content and community apps
Articles, video, chat and notifications for publishers and communities.
Companion apps
A mobile layer for an existing web platform, CRM or portal, reusing your APIs.
Why trust this team with your build
For React Native App Development, projects live or die on maintainability. Here is what stands behind the delivery.
Hands-on experience
500+ websites and web applications delivered over 18+ years for clients in 48 countries, the experience behind your React Native App Development project.
Certified expertise
For React Native App Development, engineering is planned together with SEO, speed and reporting, so what ships is findable, fast and measurable rather than just finished.
Recognised work
Led by Junaid Tariq, a National Level Award Winner in Digital Marketing who also builds WordPress plugins, CRMs and web applications. See the about page.
Transparent by default
A written scope and milestones before build, code and documentation handed over at the end and hosting or domain accounts kept in your name.
Performance, updates and the native question
In practice, list scrolling, forms, maps and animations in a well-built React Native app are smooth on current phones, and the trouble comes from careless work: huge images, screens that re-render for no reason, and long lists without virtualisation.
Small JavaScript fixes can sometimes be sent to users without a new store release, within the platforms' rules, which shortens the time between finding a bug and fixing it.
The rest of the app stays shared. That hybrid approach is how most serious React Native products live.
Talk to Junaid about React Native App Development
Send your name and number. We reply on WhatsApp with what we would do first. Free, no obligation.
Deliverables in a typical build
The proposal lists these per project, so you know what the price covers.
- Product definitionUser stories, screen list and a prioritized first release, so the build stays focused.
- UI and UX designWireframes and visual design for iOS and Android conventions, with an interactive prototype you can test on a phone.
- App developmentReact Native with TypeScript, structured navigation, state management and reusable components.
- Backend and API workNew APIs where needed, or integration with your existing system, including authentication and data security.
- Push notificationsFirebase Cloud Messaging and Apple notifications, with segments and permission prompts that respect users.
- Native featuresCamera, maps, biometrics, payments, deep links and offline storage, with native modules when libraries fall short.
- Testing and qualityDevice testing across screen sizes and OS versions, automated checks and a bug-fix window after release.
- Store releaseApple App Store and Google Play accounts, listings, screenshots, privacy forms, signing and submission.
Build timeline, sprint by sprint
The sequence is steady across projects. The length depends on scope.
- Discovery and scopeGoals, users, must-have features and technical constraints are written down and agreed.
- Design sprintKey flows are prototyped and tested with a few real users before development begins.
- Foundation buildProject setup, authentication, navigation, API layer and release pipeline.
- Feature sprintsTwo-week cycles with a testable build delivered through TestFlight and Google Play internal testing.
- StabilizationPerformance tuning, accessibility checks, crash fixing and security review.
- Launch and early supportStore submission, staged rollout and close watch of crash and usage data for the first weeks.
Working with us from Lahore
We hold a weekly demo on a time that suits you, whether you are in London, Dubai, Toronto or Sydney, and keep a shared board where every task, bug and decision is visible.
Source code lives in your repository from the first day, so you are never dependent on us to access your own product.
Stack and tooling
Choices are made per project, but this is our usual starting point.
Layer | Common choice | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Framework | React Native with Expo or bare workflow | Shared app code, faster builds and updates |
Language | TypeScript | Fewer runtime errors and clearer code for handover |
State and data | Redux Toolkit or React Query | Predictable screens and cached server data |
Backend | Node.js, Laravel or ASP.NET Core APIs | Business logic, authentication, storage |
Notifications and analytics | Firebase, Crashlytics | Messaging, usage data, crash reports |
Release | EAS or Fastlane, GitHub Actions | Repeatable builds and store delivery |
Quote and schedule drivers
The number of distinct screens, how much custom design you want, the depth of the backend, third-party integrations such as payments, maps or ERP, and requirements like offline mode, chat or live tracking all change the effort.
Fixed-scope or monthly team models are both possible.
If you have an idea but no spec, we start with a short paid discovery. Reach us through the contact page.
Situations where we would pick something else
If it depends on unusual device features, native Swift or Kotlin can be the safer path.
Our ASP.NET ecommerce development and Shopify app development pages cover store platforms that an app can sit on top of.
Marketplace-style products with several user types, such as a food delivery app, need more backend than a single-role app, and that should shape your budget.
Proof by method: how we show the app works
After release we track crash-free sessions, startup time, key funnel steps such as sign-up and checkout, and store feedback. You see the same dashboards we do.
We can tie the app to acquisition: install campaigns run through paid media, deep links from websites and tracked events that show which channel brought each user. That is the evidence that shows the app is earning its keep.
What clients say
Verbatim reviews from our Google profile.
“Our website has jumped to the first page for numerous competitive keywords, and organic traffic has increased by 150%!”
“The team's attention to detail and creativity turned our outdated site into a modern, user-friendly experience.”
“From PPC and SEO to social media and email marketing, they managed everything seamlessly.”
- 18+ years in SEO, paid media and web development
- Google Ads and Analytics certified; Google Blue and Green Belt certified
- National Level Award Winner in Digital Marketing
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you get in touch.
Is React Native as good as a fully native app?
For most business apps, users cannot tell the difference. For apps with intense graphics, complex background processing or unusual hardware features, native code may be better. We assess your needs before recommending.
Can you build one app for both iPhone and Android?
Yes, that is the main point of React Native. The majority of code is shared, and we handle platform-specific details and store requirements for each.
Who publishes the app on the stores?
Ideally you, through your own developer accounts, with us handling the technical submission. That way the app and its listing belong to your company. Check Apple and Google's current account requirements, since they change.
Can you reuse our existing website or API?
Often yes. If you have a stable API, the app can use it. If not, we can build one, and share logic with a web front end when it makes sense.
How do you handle app updates after launch?
Most changes go through new store releases. Some JavaScript changes can be delivered over the air within store rules. We plan a maintenance schedule for OS updates, security patches and library upgrades.
What about push notifications and WhatsApp?
Push is built in. WhatsApp is not part of the app, but we can link to chats or connect the WhatsApp Business platform on the backend. For service ideas see our on-demand service apps guide.
Have an app idea for both platforms?
Tell us what the app should do and who will use it. We will suggest a first release and say whether React Native fits.
- Free audit and honest recommendations, no obligation
- Direct access to the expert, no junior hand-offs
- Reply within minutes on WhatsApp during business hours