Softment

Mobile Development

React Native App Development Services

We build React Native apps that ship reliably: clean TypeScript structure, reusable components, and stable API/auth flows. Great for teams that want one mobile codebase without the chaos.

TimelineMVP: 2–6 weeks (scope-dependent)
Starting at£900

Overview

What this service is

This service delivers a production-ready React Native app (Expo or bare) with TypeScript patterns, scalable project structure, and a maintainable approach to state and data flow.

We implement your screens and core workflows, connect APIs, and harden the UX with real-world loading, error, and offline-adjacent states so the app behaves well outside ideal networks.

You receive source code, handoff notes, and release guidance so your team can keep shipping after the initial build.

Benefits

What you get

One codebase, two platforms

iOS + Android delivery with shared UI patterns and platform-specific escape hatches where needed.

TypeScript-first reliability

Contracts and components stay safer as features grow and more developers touch the code.

Reusable UI, faster iteration

A component library approach that avoids rebuilding the same patterns screen-by-screen.

Production-minded API wiring

Error handling, loading states, retries, and safe session handling from day one.

Performance and crash basics included

Rendering hot spots, navigation pitfalls, and crash tracking set up early—before launch pressure.

Release readiness

Build setup and submission guidance so you don’t get stuck at the finish line.

Features

What we deliver

Clean React Native + TypeScript architecture

Folder structure, conventions, and typed boundaries that keep the app maintainable long-term.

UI screens + reusable component patterns

Responsive layouts, design tokens, and reusable blocks for forms, lists, and navigation.

Auth + session handling (optional)

Secure login flows, token refresh patterns, and permission-aware navigation states.

API integration (REST/GraphQL)

Typed clients, network error handling, and predictable data flow for complex apps.

Build and QA pass

Device checks, edge-case coverage, and a final stabilisation pass before handoff or release.

Handoff notes + next-step roadmap

Documentation and recommendations so your team knows what to build next and where to touch code safely.

Process

How we work

1
1–3 days

Scope mapping

We confirm screens, integrations, and success criteria so packages stay predictable.

2
1–3 days

Setup

We establish the RN foundation: navigation, state/data flow, environments, and build baseline.

3
1–4 weeks

Implementation

We build features in milestones and share demos, so feedback lands early—before rework cost grows.

4
2–5 days

Stabilisation

We run QA checks, tighten error states, and harden the release checklist for store readiness.

5
1–2 days

Delivery

We deliver code, docs, and a plan for the next sprint so you can keep momentum post-handoff.

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

React NativeTypeScriptExpo / Bare RNReact Navigation

Tools

TanStack QueryREST / GraphQLFirebase / SupabaseSentry

Services

EAS Build (if Expo)App Store / Play Store tooling

Use Cases

Who this is for

MVP apps for fast iteration

Validate the core experience quickly with a codebase you can keep shipping after launch.

B2B apps for operations

Role-based workflows, forms, approvals, and reliable session behaviour for teams.

Marketplace and booking flows

Search, listing detail, checkout-like journeys, and status tracking with stable data handling.

Apps migrating from prototype to production

Refactor and stabilise architecture before the feature set grows out of control.

React-heavy teams extending to mobile

Reuse TypeScript patterns and shared contracts to reduce duplication and increase speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We pick Expo when it accelerates delivery and your feature set fits. If you need deep native modules, we scope bare RN (or a hybrid approach) from the start.

Yes. We provide release checklists and can assist with submission steps depending on package scope and your account readiness.

That’s the goal. We use consistent patterns, typed boundaries, and documentation so your team can extend the app safely.

Yes. We typically wire Sentry and basic analytics hooks early so stability and product insights are available pre-launch.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want React speed on mobile?

Send your requirements and we’ll recommend the right package and timeline before build starts.

Weekly updates + documented handoff.