iOS App Development - With React Native Instead of Swift and Xcode

Does your business need a custom iOS app? At Knguru, we develop exactly the iOS application your company needs to succeed. Whether you're a startup or a larger enterprise, we understand what makes an app successful—and we bring that insight into every stage, starting with the concept.

Louis Nell, Managing Director of KNGURU
  • App screen for Red Bull Salzburg
  • Scoops: recipes from food creators in the app
  • App with jobs and teams for tradespeople
  • App for booking e-shuttle rides
  • App for booking offices and rooms
  • Community app for dog owners with map and chat
  • App with bedtime stories
  • Augenzeuge: tips and messages in the app
  • Daycare app with attendance, schedule and chat
  • RadlScout: find and sell bikes
  • Funellab: website for recruiting through social media
  • Elaris: website for an electric car

Recognized for design, user experience and digital innovation

Nine out of twelve reviews say the same thing: we push back when something won't work for users.

  • OMR Reviews Proud Partner 2026: UX Agencies
  • OMR Reviews Proud Partner 2026: App Development Agencies
  • German Stevie Awards 2026: Gold for PetPlanner

iOS App Development for the Apple App Store

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance! Our well-established development process sets the right course for your success from the very beginning.

  1. 01

    UX/UI Design – First Impressions Matter

    Today’s users expect thoughtful and visually appealing design—your app needs to compete visually with platforms like Google, Facebook & Co., and it should be intuitive and enjoyable to use. That’s exactly what our professional UX/UI designers deliver.

  2. 02

    MVP Development – Build, Measure, Learn

    Once the visual mockups are complete, our developers build the first usable prototype—the so-called Minimum Viable Product (MVP). This allows us to test the core idea behind the app together and address any fundamental issues before the codebase grows too large.

  3. 03

    Development in Sprints – Agile Development for Fast Results

    Once the MVP has proven itself, we plan the further development together and set intermediate goals—such as key features. We implement these following the SCRUM model in sprints that each last a few weeks.

  4. 04

    Publishing in the App Store, Updates and Support

    Once the project is ready for market, we can publish the app in the App Store. We have the required Apple Developer account and ensure throughout the development process that Apple’s guidelines are followed so your app passes the review process smoothly.

iOS App Development at Knguru - That’s Why We Use React Native Instead of XCode and Swift

The same codebase takes your app to Android too: this is how it works for an Android app. When a native app is worth it has its own page, and everything else is under app development.

  1. 01

    Swift and XCode – Development Environment and Programming Language for iOS

    Apple provides its “official” tools for creating iOS apps for iPhone and iPad: the Swift programming language (or Swift alongside Objective-C) and the XCode development environment integrated into the Apple Developer Program. Developers who want to build apps specifically optimized for Apple devices typically rely on these tools.

  2. 02

    iOS App in the Apple App Store – Even with React Native

    You can confidently skip Swift when developing for iOS. iOS app development is entirely possible without Swift or XCode—by using a framework that supports all major platforms from the ground up. This approach is called cross-platform app development.

  3. 03

    Have Your Own App Built – Our Developers Bring the Code to Every Device

    We pay close attention to all the critical details when developing mobile applications. Before development begins, we assess the app’s performance requirements and necessary permissions, and we take into account the different style guidelines across platforms.

Built for clients. In use today.

A Gold Stevie Award, 200,000 festival visitors, 4.4 stars on Google Play. Eight of over 200 projects, all live, every screen real. Two more we can name but not show.

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Still not sure if we’re the right fit to help you out? Just book a free consultation with us or take a look at our FAQ section.

Does iOS development with cross-platform frameworks offer the same capabilities as a “real” iOS app?

In almost all cases, yes. There are still some differences in performance or access to certain device features in specific areas. However, it’s quite likely that Apple will gradually remove these limitations as cross-platform apps become more popular.

Aren’t universally usable apps more expensive than native iOS apps?

Nope! Building apps with cross-platform frameworks is often even easier. In many areas, they are more developer-friendly than the tools Apple provides for mobile app development.

I heard Swift Playgrounds is still around. Doesn’t that make app development faster?

Not at all! This tool is purely a learning platform. It’s not really intended for professional app development.

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