React Native
Build native iOS and Android apps with React
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React Native is a JavaScript framework that lets you build native iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and web apps using React.
- for
- JavaScript/React developers who want to create cross-platform native apps
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
- v0.88.0-rc.30.88.0-rc.39 days ago
- v0.88.0-rc.20.88.0-rc.215 days ago
- v0.88.0-rc.10.88.0-rc.121 days ago
Key features
- Write once, run everywhere — Use JavaScript and React primitives that render to native UI components on each platform.
- Core native components — Provides platform-agnostic components like View, Text and Image that map directly to native UI.
- File-based routing — Create stack, modal, drawer, and tab screens with minimal boilerplate via the filesystem.
- Extensible with native code — Add or modify native modules, or use over 50 existing modules for platform APIs.
- Developer tools integration — Start with Expo Go and later use expo-dev-client for apps requiring native changes.
- Community ecosystem — Supported by Meta, Microsoft, Expo and many contributors, with extensions for Windows, macOS and Web.
Use cases
- Build a mobile shopping app that runs on iOS and Android from a single codebase
- Add native camera and GPS features to a React web app using React Native modules
- Create a cross-platform game UI that shares logic between Android, iOS and Windows
- Integrate existing React components into a native iOS app without rewriting UI
React Native vs alternatives
 React Native |  Expo |  Ionic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cross-platform native mobile apps with React | Managed development workflow for React Native apps | Hybrid apps using web views |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — |
- React Native vs Expo: Expo focuses on tooling and managed workflow, while React Native is the core framework for native rendering
- React Native vs Ionic: Ionic uses web technologies inside a native wrapper, whereas React Native renders true native UI
React Native FAQ
Do I need to use Expo to develop with React Native?+
Expo is recommended for quick start and provides tools like Expo Go, but you can also set up a bare React Native project and add native code yourself.
Can I use existing React libraries in a React Native app?+
Yes, you can use most JavaScript libraries, though UI libraries must target native components rather than the DOM.
What platforms does React Native support?+
Out of the box it supports Android, iOS, and Web, with community projects for Windows and macOS.
How does routing work in React Native?+
React Native does not prescribe routing; you can use file-based routing or libraries like React Navigation.
Is React Native free to use?+
Yes, React Native is an open-source project maintained by Meta and the community.
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