React Native development for iOS and Android, from one codebase.
Hoop Interactive builds cross-platform mobile apps on React Native, so you ship one codebase to the App Store and Google Play instead of funding two separate native teams.
What is React Native development?
React Native development is the process of building mobile apps for iOS and Android from one JavaScript and TypeScript codebase, using the open-source framework Meta built and maintains. React Native renders real native user interface components instead of a web view, so the finished app looks, feels, and performs like a native build on both platforms — not a wrapped website.
React Native runs on the New Architecture by default since version 0.76 and fully replaced the legacy bridge in version 0.82. Fabric handles rendering and TurboModules load native code on demand, cutting startup time and closing most of the performance gap with fully native apps.
- Up to 90% shared
- One feature built once ships to both platforms together.
- New Architecture
- Fabric and TurboModules, never the deprecated legacy bridge.
- OTA updates
- Bug fixes reach users without waiting on store review.
- Real device QA
- Physical iOS and Android hardware, not just simulators.
React Native, Flutter, or fully native?
Three ways to build a mobile app — and the team and product each one genuinely suits.
| Option | What it is | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| React Native | A JavaScript and TypeScript framework that compiles to native iOS and Android UI components from one codebase. | Teams with JavaScript or React experience who want fast, cross-platform delivery. |
| Flutter | A UI toolkit built by Google, using the Dart language, that renders its own UI engine rather than native components. | Apps that need pixel-identical design across every platform. |
| Native (Swift / Kotlin) | Separate codebases written per platform, one in Swift for iOS and one in Kotlin for Android. | Apps that need deep hardware access or platform-exclusive features. |
Choosing React Native deliberately.
The economics that make one codebase worth it, and the honest comparison against the other cross-platform option.
Why businesses choose React Native over native
One codebase covers both platforms, so a feature built once ships on iOS and Android at the same time. Up to 90% of the code is shared, which lowers development cost by 30% to 45% against building two separate native apps and removes the need for two full engineering teams.
React Native vs. Flutter: which fits your project?
Choose React Native if your team already knows JavaScript or you need to share logic with an existing web app built on React. Choose Flutter if pixel-identical design across every device matters more than native component behavior and no one on your team knows JavaScript.
Why build your app on React Native?
React Native gives you one app on two platforms, without forcing your team to maintain two codebases or hire two sets of native developers.
One codebase, two platforms
Up to 90% of the code is shared between the iOS and Android builds.
30–45% lower build cost
One team and one codebase instead of two separate native efforts.
Near-native speed
The New Architecture — Fabric and TurboModules — closes most of the performance gap.
Over-the-air updates
Bug fixes ship straight to users instead of queuing for app store review.
Full device API access
Camera, GPS, and biometrics reached through native modules where needed.
Backed by Meta
A large open-source ecosystem with active long-term support behind it.
React Native services we offer.
We scope the engagement around your app's actual stage: a new build, a native migration, or an existing app that needs work.
MVP & startup app development
A working app with core features, built fast enough to test your idea with real users before you commit to a full build.
Enterprise app development
Complex apps with role-based access, offline sync, and deep integrations into your existing business systems.
Native app migration
Moving an existing Swift or Kotlin app to React Native in stages, so the live app keeps running through the migration.
Native module development
Custom bridges to platform-specific hardware and software features the standard React Native library doesn't cover.
UI/UX design & implementation
Interface design built for touch, then implemented pixel-for-pixel in React Native components, not a generic template.
App maintenance & performance tuning
Ongoing bug fixes, dependency upgrades, and performance profiling for an app already live in the app stores.
Signs you need React Native development help.
Four situations send most founders and product teams to us for React Native work.
- 01
You need iOS and Android without doubling your team
Hiring separate Swift and Kotlin developers costs more and ships slower than one React Native team building both.
- 02
Your native apps have diverged and cost too much to maintain
Two codebases mean every feature gets built twice. React Native merges them back into one.
- 03
Your MVP needs to ship in months, not a year
You need to test market demand before committing a full-year budget to two native builds.
- 04
A previous React Native build stalled or underperforms
A prior developer left the project on the legacy bridge, over budget, or with a codebase nobody wants to touch.
Common React Native mistakes we help you avoid.
These five mistakes account for most of the slow or crash-prone React Native apps we get asked to rescue.
Choosing React Native for apps that need deep native-only features
CriticalHeavy AR, Bluetooth, or background audio work needs native modules or a fully native build. We scope the framework to your actual feature list first.
Building on the legacy bridge instead of the New Architecture
CriticalThe old asynchronous bridge is slower and no longer the default. We build every app on Fabric and TurboModules from day one.
Treating iOS and Android as visually identical
HighUsers notice when an app ignores platform conventions. We adjust navigation and gestures per platform without duplicating the codebase.
Ignoring bundle size and startup time
HighUnused dependencies and unoptimized images slow the app down. We profile bundle size and startup performance before every release.
Launching without an over-the-air update strategy
MediumWithout OTA updates, every small fix waits on app store review. We set up CodePush or EAS Update before launch, not after.
How we build your React Native app.
Six stages, from first call to a live app in the App Store and Google Play. We work in two-week sprints with a demo at the end of each one.
Discovery & technical scoping
We review your feature list, target platforms, and budget, then confirm React Native fits before writing a line of code.
1–2 weeks · DiscoveryUX/UI design & architecture planning
We design the interface for touch, then map the component structure, state management, and any native module needs.
2–3 weeks · DesignCore app development
We build the app in two-week sprints on the New Architecture, with a working build to review after every sprint.
4–28 weeks · DevelopmentNative module & third-party integration
We connect payment processors, analytics, push notifications, and any hardware-specific features your app needs.
2–4 weeks · IntegrationQA, performance & device testing
We test on real iOS and Android devices, not just simulators, then profile bundle size and startup performance.
2–3 weeks · QAApp Store & Google Play launch
We submit to both stores, handle review feedback, and set up OTA updates before we hand over the keys.
1–2 weeks · LaunchReact Native cost and timeline.
Apple ($99/year) and Google Play ($25 one-time) developer accounts bill separately. Ongoing maintenance typically runs 15–25% of the build cost per year.
- Investment
- $15,000–$45,000
- Timeline
- 8–14 weeks
- Scope
- Core features, one role
- Platforms
- iOS & Android
- Integrations
- 2–3 third-party
- Investment
- $45,000–$120,000
- Timeline
- 14–24 weeks
- Scope
- Full set, multiple roles
- Included
- Push & offline support
- Integrations
- 4–8 native & third-party
- Investment
- $120,000–$250,000+
- Timeline
- 24–40+ weeks
- Access
- Complex, role-based
- Integrations
- ERP · CRM · legacy
- Included
- Custom native modules
The React Native toolkit we build on.
Proven, well-documented tools, chosen for performance and long-term maintainability.
React Native
Expo
TypeScript
JavaScript
GraphQL
Node.js
Firebase
Supabase
AWS
Jest
Sentry
GitHub ActionsWays to work with us.
Pick the model that fits your project and team. All four include biweekly demos and full code ownership.
Fixed-Scope Project
A defined feature list, timeline, and price agreed before we start. You know the exact cost up front.
Best for fixed budgetsDedicated Team
React Native engineers and a solutions architect working as an extension of your team through launch and beyond.
Best for ongoing productsStaff Augmentation
A senior React Native developer added to your existing team to close a skills gap or add build capacity.
Best for existing teamsMaintenance Retainer
Ongoing bug fixes, dependency upgrades, and OTA update support for an app already live, billed monthly.
Best for live appsEvery React Native build comes complete.
No hidden gaps. Each engagement includes everything you need to launch and maintain the app.
- Technical discovery & audit
- A clear feature scope and architecture plan before we write code.
- Cross-platform UI build
- One interface, implemented natively on both iOS and Android.
- Native module integration
- Camera, GPS, biometrics, and payment SDKs, bridged where the standard library falls short.
- App Store & Play Store submission
- Store listings, screenshots, and review handling for both platforms.
- Push notification setup
- Configured and tested end to end, not just wired up and left untested.
- Performance optimization
- Bundle size and startup time profiled before launch, not after complaints.
- QA across real devices
- Testing on physical iOS and Android hardware, across screen sizes and OS versions.
- Documented handover
- Clean, commented code and full source access you own outright.
React Native apps we build across every sector.
The process stays the same. The features and compliance needs change by industry.
Ecommerce & Retail
Shopping apps with real-time inventory and one-tap checkout.
Fintech & Banking
Secure transactions, biometric login, and compliance-ready architecture.
Healthcare & Telemedicine
Appointment booking, video consults, and patient data handling.
Logistics & On-Demand
Live tracking, route optimization, and driver-facing apps.
Social & Community
Real-time feeds, messaging, and media-heavy interfaces.
EdTech
Course delivery, progress tracking, and offline-first content.
Travel & Hospitality
Booking flows, itineraries, and location-based features.
SaaS & Productivity
Companion mobile apps for existing web-based platforms.
Explore more software services.
React Native development is one of twelve engineering areas we cover, under Mobile Apps.
Mobile App Development
Native and cross-platform apps across both major platforms.
ExploreiOS App Development
Native Swift and SwiftUI builds for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
ExploreAndroid App Development
Native Kotlin and Jetpack Compose builds for the Android ecosystem.
ExploreFlutter Development
Google's cross-platform toolkit for natively compiled apps.
ExploreReact.js Development
The web-side component model React Native shares logic with.
ExploreMVP Development
A lean first build that tests your idea with real users in weeks.
ExploreAPI & Integrations
REST and GraphQL backends your app consumes.
ExploreApp Store Optimization
Listing, keyword, and conversion work once the app is live.
React Native development questions
The questions founders and product teams ask us most before starting a React Native build.
React Native development is the process of building mobile apps for iOS and Android from one JavaScript and TypeScript codebase, using Meta's React Native framework. The framework renders real native UI components instead of a web view, so the app looks and performs like a native build on both platforms.
React Native app development costs $15,000 to $250,000 or more, depending on scope. An MVP costs $15,000 to $45,000, a standard business app costs $45,000 to $120,000, and an enterprise app with deep integrations costs $120,000 to $250,000 or more.
Building a React Native app takes 8 to 40 weeks, or roughly 2 to 9 months, depending on scope. An MVP takes 8 to 14 weeks, a standard app takes 14 to 24 weeks, and an enterprise app takes 24 to 40 weeks or longer.
Yes. React Native powers large-scale apps at Meta, Instagram, Shopify, Discord, Tesla, and Walmart. Complexity gets handled through native modules for hardware-heavy features, not treated as a reason to avoid the framework.
React Native compiles to real native UI components using JavaScript and TypeScript, while Flutter renders its own UI engine using the Dart language. Choose React Native if your team knows JavaScript or you need to share logic with a web app. Choose Flutter if pixel-identical design across platforms matters more than native component behavior.
Yes. We migrate existing iOS and Android apps to React Native in stages, screen by screen, so the app stays live and functional throughout the migration instead of a risky full rebuild.
React Native's New Architecture is the framework's rebuilt engine, running on Fabric and TurboModules instead of the old asynchronous bridge. It became the default in version 0.76 and fully replaced the legacy system in version 0.82, cutting startup time and improving native module performance.
Yes. React Native supports offline-first apps through local storage, data syncing libraries, and cache-first architecture, so the app stays usable without an active connection and syncs once one returns.
Yes. React Native apps access the camera, GPS, biometrics, push notifications, and Bluetooth through native modules, which bridge JavaScript code to platform-specific iOS and Android APIs.
Yes. You own 100% of the source code, design files, and app store accounts, with no agency lock-in after handover.
Yes. We audit the existing codebase, dependency versions, and app store status, then take over development or maintenance, including recovery of stalled or underperforming builds.
Yes. We sign an NDA before the discovery call, before you share any product or business details with us.