React Native vs. Native: A Pragmatic Comparison

With the rise of React Native and Flutter, the argument for pure Swift/Kotlin development has narrowed. However, it hasn't disappeared. In this post, I break down a project where we started with React Native but hit a wall with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) background tasks. We discuss the trade-offs: React Native offers incredible velocity for CRUD apps, but if your core value proposition relies on heavy hardware integration, the bridge cost might be too high.