React Native Development for iOS and Android Apps
Build iOS and Android apps with a shared React codebase, native performance, and platform-specific components.
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Native mobile apps from shared React codebase
Mobile apps need OS-specific UI that feels authentic to iOS and Android users while maintaining shared business logic. React Native bridges JavaScript to native APIs, rendering actual native components instead of web views. Our teams work with CTOs building mobile products where separate native codebases create maintenance overhead but generic cross-platform frameworks compromise user experience.
Our capabilities include:
- iOS and Android app development
- Native UI component integration
- Platform-specific feature implementation
- React Native performance optimization
- Third-party SDK and API integration
- App store deployment and maintenance
Who we support
We work with organizations building mobile applications where React Native’s code sharing accelerates development but requires expertise to maintain native feel across iOS and Android platforms.
Startups Building Mobile-First Products
You need iOS and Android apps launched quickly with limited engineering resources. Building separate native codebases doubles development time, and your MVP timeline doesn't accommodate platform-specific teams.
SaaS Companies Adding Mobile Interfaces
Your web application has React frontend but no mobile presence. Users expect native mobile apps, and maintaining completely separate iOS and Android codebases alongside your web platform strains team capacity.
Enterprises Modernizing Mobile Apps
You maintain aging native applications with duplicated business logic across iOS and Android. Code divergence creates bugs, and adding features requires synchronized work across multiple platform teams.
Ways to engage
We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.
Staff Augmentation
Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.
Retainer Services
Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.
Project Engagement
Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.
We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you
Invested in creating success and defining new standards
At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.
Why choose Curotec for React Native?
React Native’s bridge architecture requires understanding when to use JavaScript components versus native modules. Our engineers know which features work cross-platform and which need OS-specific implementation for authentic iOS and Android experiences. You get mobile apps that share code where it makes sense while respecting conventions that users expect on each OS.
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Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes
Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.
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Deep technical expertise
We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.
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Balancing innovation with practicality
We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.
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Flexibility in our approach
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.
React Native development capabilities
Custom Native Module Development
Platform-Specific UI Implementation
Performance Profiling & Optimization
Offline-First Architecture
Push Notification Integration
App Store Compliance & Deployment
Technologies we use for React Native development
React Native Frameworks & Libraries
Our engineers use React Native core and community libraries to boost functionality without affecting performance or bundle size.
- React Native Core — Framework foundation with native bridge, component APIs, and JavaScript runtime for building iOS and Android applications from shared codebase
- Expo — Development environment with pre-built native modules, over-the-air updates, and managed workflow that simplifies configuration and deployment
- React Native CLI — Command-line tooling for project initialization, native module linking, and direct access to native code for custom implementations
- React Native Paper — Material Design component library with theming support, accessibility features, and consistent styling across Android and iOS
- React Native Vector Icons — Icon library with thousands of customizable vector icons from FontAwesome, Material Icons, and other popular icon sets
- React Native Fast Image — High-performance image component with caching, priority loading, and native optimization for handling large image catalogs efficiently
Native Development Tools
Xcode and Android Studio offer native debugging, performance profiling, and platform-specific testing for authentic iOS and Android experiences.
- Xcode — Apple’s IDE for iOS development with Interface Builder, Simulator, performance profiling tools, and code signing management
- Android Studio — Google’s official Android IDE with layout editor, emulator, Gradle build system, and APK debugging capabilities
- React Native Debugger — Standalone debugging application with Redux DevTools integration, network inspector, and enhanced React component inspection
- Flipper — Extensible debugging platform from Meta with plugin architecture for inspecting network requests, databases, and React component hierarchies
- CocoaPods & Gradle — Dependency managers for iOS and Android native modules with version control and automated library integration
- Metro Bundler — JavaScript bundler optimized for React Native with hot reloading, symbol resolution, and fast refresh for development iteration
State Management & Navigation
Curotec uses state libraries and navigation frameworks to manage complex app flows, deep linking, and data persistence.
- Redux & Redux Toolkit — State management library with predictable state containers, middleware support, and DevTools for debugging complex application logic
- MobX — Observable state management with automatic dependency tracking, reactive updates, and simplified syntax for managing application state
- React Navigation — Routing library with stack, tab, and drawer navigators plus deep linking support for complex navigation flows across screens
- React Native Navigation — Native navigation solution built on iOS UIKit and Android Navigation, providing platform-specific transitions and gestures
- Context API & Hooks — Built-in React state management with useContext, useReducer, and custom hooks for sharing state without external dependencies
- AsyncStorage — Persistent key-value storage system for caching user preferences, session tokens, and offline application state across app launches
UI Component Libraries
Component libraries and design systems accelerate development with pre-built, native-like interfaces following platform guidelines.
- NativeBase — Cross-platform component library with customizable themes, accessibility support, and consistent design across iOS and Android interfaces
- React Native Elements — Toolkit with pre-styled buttons, cards, forms, and overlays following iOS and Android conventions for rapid UI development
- UI Kitten — Component library with theming engine, Eva Design System integration, and customizable visual appearance without style rewrites
- Styled Components — CSS-in-JS library enabling component-level styling with dynamic theming, props-based styles, and TypeScript integration
- Lottie — Animation library rendering Adobe After Effects animations natively with JSON files for smooth, performant motion graphics
- React Native Reanimated — Animation framework running animations on native thread for 60fps performance without blocking JavaScript execution
Testing & Quality Assurance
Our developers use testing tools to ensure functionality across devices, screen sizes, and operating systems.
- Jest — JavaScript testing framework with snapshot testing, mock functions, and code coverage reports for unit and integration testing
- React Native Testing Library — Component testing utilities encouraging testing from user perspective with queries, events, and accessibility-focused assertions
- Detox — End-to-end testing framework with gray box approach running tests on real devices and simulators for comprehensive behavior validation
- Appium — Cross-platform automation tool supporting iOS and Android with WebDriver protocol for testing apps across multiple devices simultaneously
- Maestro — Mobile UI testing framework with simple YAML syntax, built-in flow recording, and continuous integration support for automated testing
- ESLint & TypeScript — Static analysis tools catching errors, enforcing code standards, and providing type safety before runtime with IDE integration
Build & Deployment Tools
CI/CD platforms and app distribution services automate builds, code signing, and simultaneous releases to App Store and Google Play.
- Fastlane — Automation tool for iOS and Android builds handling code signing, screenshot generation, and app store deployment workflows
- EAS (Expo Application Services) — Cloud build service with managed workflows, over-the-air updates, and automated submission to App Store and Google Play
- GitHub Actions & Bitrise — CI/CD services with mobile-specific workflows automating testing, building, and deployment triggered by repository commits
- CodePush — Microsoft service enabling hot updates for JavaScript and assets without app store approval, reducing deployment cycles for bug fixes
- App Center — Microsoft service with crash reporting, analytics, distribution tools, and automated testing across thousands of device configurations
- TestFlight & Google Play Console — Beta distribution tools for gathering feedback, managing releases, and coordinating phased rollouts before public launch
FAQs about our React Native development
How does React Native compare to native development?
React Native shares business logic across iOS and Android while rendering native UI components. Fully native apps offer maximum performance and platform features, but React Native provides faster development with 70-80% code reuse for most applications.
Can React Native apps match native performance?
For most apps, yes. React Native renders native UI components and animations run on native threads at 60fps. Complex graphics, heavy computation, or real-time processing may require native modules for optimal performance.
What's the migration path from separate native apps?
We migrate incrementally, converting screens to React Native while maintaining existing native code. This allows gradual transition with minimal risk, testing React Native components before committing to full migration.
How quickly can your developers start contributing?
Our React Native engineers typically contribute production code within the first week. They understand bridge architecture, native module integration, and platform-specific patterns that match mobile development standards.
How do you handle app updates after release?
JavaScript changes deploy through CodePush for instant updates without app store approval. Native code changes require app store submission. We structure apps to minimize native changes and maximize update flexibility.
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