Hire React Native CLI Developers — iOS & Android Apps
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React Native CLI Development — Bare Workflow, No Expo Lock-in
If you’re searching for React Native CLI developers specifically, you already know what you need: bare workflow, full native module access, no Expo managed environment constraints.
CimpleO builds production React Native apps using the CLI workflow. We’ve shipped food delivery platforms, peer-to-peer marketplaces, and B2B mobile apps — all with bare React Native, custom native modules where needed, and proper CI/CD pipelines to the App Store and Google Play.
What We’ve Built
Hoppn Food Delivery — React Native + Node.js platform for an African cuisine startup expanding internationally. MangoPay payments, Twilio OTP, Google Maps delivery tracking, real-time order updates.
Pretty New Marketplace — Fashion resale marketplace built as MVP. React Native + Node.js, peer-to-peer delivery logistics, MangoPay, geolocation. Delivered as a standalone MVP for investor validation.
Mertim Marketplace — NestJS backend + React Native mobile for a buying/selling platform with complex delivery flows, payment splits, and Google Maps integration.
Evo Jet Services — Mobile app for aviation trip support: fuel pricing, global airport coverage, transparent billing. Drupal backend with React Native client.
CLI vs Expo — Why It Matters
Expo’s managed workflow works well for simple apps. When you need custom native modules, background services, specific SDK versions, or control over the build pipeline — you need the bare workflow.
Our developers work with:
- React Native CLI (bare workflow) exclusively for production apps
- New Architecture (Fabric renderer, JSI, TurboModules) for performance-critical screens
- Native modules in Swift/Kotlin when JavaScript bridges aren’t enough
- EAS / Fastlane / Bitrise for CI/CD to App Store and Google Play
Engagement Models
Project-based: fixed scope, iOS + Android delivery, app store submission included. Works well for MVPs and greenfield apps.
Augmentation: your existing team, our senior React Native engineer plugged in. Useful when you need to move faster or handle a specific feature area.
Full mobile team: product + design + React Native + backend. We’ve done this for Hoppn and Pretty New end-to-end.
Stack
- Core: React Native CLI, TypeScript, New Architecture
- Navigation: React Navigation v6+
- State: Redux Toolkit, Zustand, React Query
- Payments: Stripe, MangoPay, RevenueCat
- Maps: Google Maps, Mapbox
- Push: FCM, APNs, OneSignal
- CI/CD: EAS Build, Fastlane, Bitrise, App Center
- Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Firebase
Get a React Native Estimate
Tell us your platform targets (iOS / Android / both), rough feature scope, and timeline. We’ll reply within 24 hours with a realistic assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
React Native or Flutter — which should we choose?
React Native for JavaScript/TypeScript teams who want to share types with a web frontend or Node.js backend. Flutter for pixel-perfect custom UI — Dart compiles to native ARM, giving consistent frame rates. Both are production-proven. We build with both and recommend based on your team's skills and UI complexity.
Expo or bare React Native CLI — which is better?
Expo managed workflow is fine for simple apps without custom native modules. Bare React Native CLI (what we use) for production apps that need native module access, specific SDK versions, background services, or control over the build pipeline. Expo's OTA updates and EAS Build work with bare workflow too — you're not giving them up.
How long does a React Native app take to build?
A well-scoped MVP (core features, iOS + Android, App Store submission): 10–16 weeks. A production consumer app with backend, real-time features, and payment integration: 4–6 months. The main variables: design completeness at start and backend availability.
How much does React Native development cost?
A focused MVP: $35,000–$70,000. A full consumer or marketplace app: $70,000–$180,000+. Includes design, development, testing, and store submission. Backend is separate if you don't have one.
Do you handle the backend as well?
Yes. Our Node.js/NestJS team builds the backend while the mobile team builds the app. One team, no integration hand-off failures. TypeScript across the stack means shared types between the API and the React Native client.
Can you take over an existing React Native project?
Yes. We've audited and taken over React Native projects from previous agencies — resolved performance regressions, migrated from Expo to bare workflow, upgraded to New Architecture, and fixed native module compatibility after SDK updates.