React Native Development
Why We Bet on React Native
We've been building React Native apps since before it was cool—and we've seen every framework promise cross-platform nirvana. Most underdeliver. React Native delivers.
For Belkin's Phyn app, we built a React Native application that communicates with IoT hardware in real-time, handles complex animations, and maintains native performance across iOS and Android. It's won awards and ships to consumers on both platforms from a single codebase. That's not typical "cross-platform" quality.
The secret? Knowing when to use React Native's shared code and when to drop down to native modules. That takes experience, not just React skills.
ClearSummit has a rare talent of understanding what they're building and what user context it needs to function with. This fosters a collaborative environment where both designers and developers can push boundaries.
Built to Scale
Our React Native architecture isn't improvised—it's battle-tested.
We've developed patterns for state management (Redux, MobX, or Zustand depending on complexity), navigation architecture, and native module integration that we reuse across projects. Automated test suites sized to the risk of each change. TypeScript by default.
When we hand over a React Native codebase, your team can work with it—even if they've never touched React Native before. Clean architecture beats clever code.
When JavaScript Isn't Enough
The bridge is powerful—but it's also a bottleneck.
We know when to use Hermes for performance gains, when to write custom native modules, and when to use Reanimated for 60fps animations. For Phyn, we built native bridges for real-time IoT communication that pure JavaScript couldn't handle.
Most React Native agencies don't know how to drop down to native. We do—because our team includes native iOS and Android engineers.
The code was organized in such a neat way, written clearly, and so optimized from a database and rendering perspective—it was very easy for us to follow. We could take off from there and actually engage with them in the development process.
How We Build React Native Apps
Validate First
We validate the idea first, and work out whether React Native is the right choice for what you are actually building. Sometimes it is not, and we will tell you. That shaping sits inside Leveraged Velocity rather than being sold as a separate discovery phase.
Architecture Before Code
State management strategy, navigation architecture, native module requirements, CI/CD pipeline design. We document everything before writing code, so you know exactly what we're building.
Iterative Development
2-week sprints with TestFlight and internal testing builds. You see working software on your phone every cycle—not just at the end. We catch performance issues early.
App Store Deployment
We handle App Store Connect, Play Console, code signing, and the inevitable review rejections. Launch is day one—we stick around for feature iterations and OS updates that break things.
React Native vs. Native: The Honest Answer
Choose React Native if: You need to ship on iOS and Android with limited budget. Your app is primarily data-driven (lists, forms, API calls). You want faster iteration cycles and a unified codebase.
Choose Native if: You need cutting-edge platform features immediately. Your app requires heavy GPU work (games, AR/VR). You have separate iOS and Android teams already.
We build both. We recommend what's best for your product.
Our Stack
React Native Ecosystem
We use tools that scale, not tools that are trendy.
Is This Right for You?
We're a good fit if:
You want a single team building for both iOS and Android. You need senior React Native engineers who understand native code. You want an app that feels native, not a web view in disguise.
We're probably not a good fit if:
You're building a game or AR app. You need the absolute latest iOS/Android features on day one.
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Let's Talk React Native
Tell us about your app. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether React Native is the right choice—and what it takes to build it right.