App Development
React Native and Expo: The Fastest Way for Startups to Ship iOS and Android Apps
One codebase, two app stores. Why we build startup apps with React Native and Expo, and what you get from over-the-air updates and EAS Build.
Most startups need to be on both the App Store and Google Play — but few can afford two separate native teams. React Native with Expo solves that.
One codebase, native results
React Native renders real native components, so your app feels at home on iPhone and Android. With Expo on top, we get:
- EAS Build — cloud builds for both stores without maintaining Xcode machines.
- EAS Update — ship bug fixes over the air in minutes.
- Expo Router — file-based navigation that keeps large apps organised.
When we still write native code
Some features need platform code — widgets, advanced Bluetooth, or heavy camera work. Expo's config plugins and native modules let us add Swift or Kotlin only where it is actually needed.
npx create-expo-app@latest my-app
npx expo run:iosWhat this means for your budget
You maintain one team, one codebase and one release process. That usually means a faster MVP and lower running costs. Read more about our mobile app development service.
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