{"id":7295,"date":"2021-03-15T20:40:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-stg.cheesecakelabs.com\/blog\/react-native-examples-innovative-brands\/"},"modified":"2022-07-01T17:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T17:03:20","slug":"react-native-examples-innovative-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-stg.cheesecakelabs.com\/br\/react-native-examples-innovative-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s how the world’s most innovative companies use React Native (+5 great examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"

$143 billion was spent in apps and on app stores during 2020 alone<\/a>. And this wasn\u2019t a fluke. Close to 90% of mobile internet time is now spent in apps<\/a> \u2014 a number that\u2019s been steadily growing in recent years.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re gearing up to develop an app for iOS or Android, you’re on the right track. Businesses that invest in these platforms are not only going to remain more competitive, they stand to boost their revenue and customer engagement as well.
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In this post, we’re going to cover one of the most popular and useful tools for mobile development: React Native. We\u2019ll also share some examples of how React Native is being used to develop apps in 2021.<\/p>\n

What is React Native?<\/h2>\n

React Native is an open-source framework for developing cross-platform apps on mobile.<\/p>\n

Though it’s only been around since 2015, React Native has quickly become a firm favorite. Companies that use React Native are some of the biggest companies in the world, and some of the most popular apps in the world are built with React Native \u2014 making it the go-to solution for most mobile developers.<\/p>\n

The benefits of using React Native to build apps in 2021<\/h2>\n

React Native was originally developed in-house at Facebook, utilizing the React framework for single-page apps and expanding it to cover native mobile apps on iOS and Android. Given that it stemmed from one of the biggest tech brands in the world, React Native had a quick and dedicated following. But a well-known brand name can only take a product so far \u2014 it\u2019s the technical benefits of building with React Native that leave developers coming back for more.<\/p>\n

Two major platforms, one development cycle<\/h3>\n

Before cross-platform technology, mobile app development typically required two concurrent development cycles: one for iOS and another for Android. Do you remember when apps would only be available on iOS or Android? That\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

Frameworks like React Native, Xamarin and, more recently, Flutter<\/a>, changed this trend for good. Now developers (and their clients) can create a single app that’s compatible with both iOS and Android, and only small adjustments are required. Working from one shared codebase, you can ensure top quality user experience with minimal loading time.<\/p>\n

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What makes React Native better than other cross-platform frameworks then? Its popularity. React Native has an established ecosystem and uses the widely-popular programming language, JavaScript. All of which are reasons to choose React Native.<\/p>\n

Faster development cycles<\/h3>\n

Efficiency is another key benefit of using React Native. It\u2019s simple, really: if you’re building one app for two separate platforms \u2014 instead of two versions of the same app \u2014 you’re going to save time.<\/p>\n

It takes half as long, produces fewer bugs, and creates better, more cost-effective results.<\/p>\n

Post-launch iterations<\/h3>\n

If you’re a non-developer, you might not realize how much of an app’s development is dedicated to optimizing the experience post-launch. That optimization process becomes more difficult when building for two different platforms, as you\u2019d imagine. This is especially true when a mobile web app is also thrown into the mix as a third platform. All of the conversions, changes and platform-specific limitations can lead to apps that are buggy and limited by necessity.<\/p>\n

This is where the “Native” in “React Native” comes in, allowing you to launch an app built with React Native in both iOS and Android natively. This means that your app will share the same functionalities on both platforms \u2014 bridging the multi-platform gap and reaching a wider audience.<\/p>\n

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5 great React Native examples used in real-world apps<\/h2>\n

Some of the most popular mobile apps were built with the React Native framework. You probably have a few installed on your own smartphone. So who is using React Native for apps in 2021?<\/p>\n

Below are some of the best React Native apps \u2014 these will give you an example of what\u2019s possible with excellent cross-platform technology. You’ll not only see familiar companies that use React Native in this line-up, but also a variety of app propositions, proving that anyone can make use of React Native, regardless of their goals.<\/p>\n

1. Bloomberg<\/h3>\n

\"\"First up on our list of React Native examples is the mobile app for Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s mobile app was launched near the end of 2016, a little over a year after React Native was first unveiled. This app allows users to access personalized content and live feeds from across Bloomberg Media. It provides news, trends, and insights into the world of business and investing.<\/p>\n

It was the first app that Bloomberg\u2019s software team built with React Native \u2014 they had every right to feel uncertain of the new, unfamiliar framework. However, the team found that development only took five months to complete, which is half the time it would’ve taken to bring the app to both iOS and Android without React Native.<\/p>\n