React Native

A cross-platform React Native app is developing a single app in JavaScript/TypeScript that runs on both iOS and Android from a shared codebase (with native UI rendering). The main plus is savings: one team and one codebase instead of two native projects, faster delivery to both platforms, easier maintenance of shared logic. Honestly about the trade-off, this is key: cross-platform is advantageous but not free in quality. (1) Some native capabilities (specific APIs, heavy graphics, AR) require native modules or insertions — sometimes 'almost like native', sometimes platform native code. (2) On the most demanding tasks (complex animation, heavy computation) performance is below pure native — for most apps the difference is imperceptible, but honestly: it exists. (3) You depend on the React Native ecosystem and third-party libraries — their updates and compatibility must be tracked. Honestly about the choice: RN suits most business apps well (content, forms, lists, integrations) where both platforms and budget matter. But if the product's core is maximum performance or deep native integration, we will honestly advise native (833/834). Honestly about scale and costs: it is a large project; Apple and Google accounts are needed (separate), both stores' review, payment commissions. Honestly about maintenance: updates for new OS and libraries are ongoing work. Honestly about success: we do not guarantee downloads/revenue (marketing and ASO 844+ are needed). Honestly about access: requirements/design are needed. An important boundary: this is React Native; native are 833/834, Flutter is 836, MAUI is 837. Picture this: instead of 'two expensive native apps' — one for both platforms on a reasonable budget. The base price starts from 180,000 ₽ (depends on functionality).

• You need both iOS and Android, but cannot afford two native apps.
• Two separate apps are expensive to develop and maintain.
• You want to bring the product to both platforms faster.
• Logic is duplicated in two native codebases.

• Development of a single React Native app (iOS+Android)
• A shared codebase and logic, native UI rendering
• Native modules where specific capabilities are needed
• Help with App Store and Google Play publishing
• An honest assessment: whether RN suits or native is needed
• Indicating boundaries (performance trade-off; ecosystem dependency)
• A maintenance plan (OS/library updates)
• Handover and review with you

• One app for both platforms from a shared codebase
• Budget and time savings vs two native apps
• Native UI and access to capabilities via modules
• Suits most business apps (heavy performance — native)

• We clarify requirements and check whether RN suits the task; collect spec
• We develop the shared code, add native modules where needed, test on both OS
• We publish to both stores, honestly set boundaries and a maintenance plan

• Is cross-platform worse than native?

  It is a trade-off, not 'worse at everything'. For most business apps RN is practically indistinguishable from native while being cheaper and faster for two platforms. The difference shows on the heaviest tasks (complex graphics/computation) and for specific native APIs (modules needed). If the product's core is exactly that — we will honestly advise native (833/834).

• Definitely one codebase — and everything works on both platforms?

  Mostly yes, but honestly: some capabilities and platform nuances require native modules or separate setup for iOS/Android, and testing is needed on both. 'One codebase — zero platform work' is an exaggeration. The savings are large but not 100%; we account for this honestly in the estimate.

• Are the costs only for development?

  No. As for native: paid Apple and Google accounts are needed, both stores take a commission on payments/subscriptions and do review (can reject). Plus ongoing maintenance for new OS versions and RN library updates. Honestly budget for this; we will calculate by your spec.