I Reviewed 3 Real React Native Apps (And Built a Game Too)

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

This week I reviewed 3 real apps from the community - and there’s a lot to learn from them.

🎥 I Reviewed 3 REAL React Native Apps (Here's what I thought)

From a gamified step tracker to a great note taking tool - these apps are packed with ideas and solid execution and might spark some ideas for your own tools or meta-products 👇

👉 Watch the video here

Also - check out my own game Tiny Harvest on the App Store and Play Store if you want to play something cozy and slightly chaotic before the holidays 🧑‍🌾🎮

I hope you have a cozy holiday season,
Simon ✌️

✨ I Reviewed 3 REAL React Native Apps (Here's what I thought)

What kind of apps can you build with React Native? Check out these 3 great apps and learn how to make YOUR app even better!

👉 Watch the video

💫 Nebula Notes

State of React Native 2025 (Survey)
If you are interested in the React Native ecosystem, participating in this survey every year is a no-brainer!
React Native Pager View v8 (Release)
One of the foundational packages many React Native apps use got a rewrite to use SwiftUI along some minor fixes.
My AI Game Dev Workflow (Short)
Because I mostly AI Engineered my mobile game Tiny Harvest, I shared the current workflow and tools I use to make 10x progress.
HeroUI Native Beta (Tweet)
I'm keeping an eye on the releases of this new library as it looks super polished and might become a great solution for React Native!

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