Mobile
Mobile development from prototype to the App Store. We ship cross-platform and native apps with React Native and Expo, and we've learned where each approach pays off and where it bites. These guides cover the decisions that shape a mobile build — stack choice, performance, and release — so your app is fast, maintainable, and actually makes it through review.
6 articles

When to Ask for Push Notification Permission (And When Not To)
Asking for push permission at launch tanks opt-in rates. Here's how to time the request, write the soft-ask, and handle iOS vs Android differences right.
Jul 9, 2026 · 5 min
Is Expo production-ready in 2026?
Expo has grown up. Here's an honest look at where it shines, where the limits are, and how to build a serious production app on it.
Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min
Mobile app performance that lasts
Startup time, jank, memory, and battery — the mobile performance areas that matter most, and the profiling workflow to keep them healthy.
Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min
Native vs cross-platform mobile development
When does native pay off and when is cross-platform the right call? A cost, performance, and maintenance breakdown for founders and CTOs.
Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min
How to publish an app to the App Store and Play Store
A step-by-step release checklist for shipping to Apple's App Store and Google Play — accounts, assets, review pitfalls, and rollout strategy.
Jul 8, 2026 · 5 min
React Native vs Flutter in 2026
A head-to-head on performance, ecosystem, hiring, and DX to help you choose between React Native and Flutter for your next mobile app.
Jul 8, 2026 · 8 min