Created by the developers of Facebook, React Native- the native version of the JavaScript library is amongst the popular framework since its inception. Even the searching trends of the React Native crossed the Android & iOS by a huge margin. You can see the Google Trends Report below:

The React Native has been very successful especially in maintaining its status in the era, where a new library of JavaScript is introduced every day. It would not be untrue if I say that React could be the future of mobile development. It can be used for creating applications in every platform whether it is Android, iOS, or Windows. The UI building blocks are also the same as that of iOS and Android apps. Also, it is very fast, efficient and reliable for both web and mobile applications.

1. Cross-Platform Compatibility

Cross-platform means that the same component can work on both iOS and Android and the majority of the React Native applications are cross-platform.

In the case, when the design implications are different for Android & iOS, then React provides its specific file extensions and modules. The platform module detects the operating system on which it is running and then define the implementations as per the platform. The specific files extensions define the files as per that platform.

2. Short Development Cycles

By using React Native, the development of applications becomes faster and consumes much less time. As it is an open source project, there are a lot of components easily available for use. On average, the development time gets reduced by 30% by using these components.

3. Live Updates and CodePush

Live Updates is one of the biggest advantages of using React Native for mobile applications development. Now without going through the app store update cycle, the developer can easily push the updates the user’s phone. Extensive JavaScript usage made this possible.

In iOS development, prolong approval time is quite common. But updating all the user’s applications on the fly ensures makes sure that now the developer won’t have to deal with the older version problems.

4. React Native Develops Near Native Apps

Apps developed using React Native performs as like any Native app. As JavaScript is not as much fast as a native language i.e. Swift or Java, but React along with JavaScript is able to run even the complex apps smoothly. The JS part runs on its own thread, so the UI animation of the app doesn’t lag.

5. A Better Environment of Development

React Native provides a better interface for the developers. For e.g. the hot reloading feature refreshes the UI on the instant when the developer made any change to the file. React Native removes the dullness of the re-building and deploying by the iteration cycle for better development experience.

6. Code Sharing across different platforms:

React Natives helps the developers by providing the feature of code reusability. Hence, the developer doesn’t need to write the same lines of code multiple times using the same logic. Apart from this, the mobile app is also consistent for users on different devices. Nearly 90-95% is achievable across Android and iOS devices.

7. Scope of using the Native Code

Using React Native, the developers can merge native components of Objective-C, Java, and Swift, i.e. the developer can boost the performance by developing customized native components and then binding them together.

Also React Native is very affordable, in fact, if you are looking for a budget constrained solution with good UI & UX and best performance, then React Native is the best choice.