App Development | CX Resources

App Development Tools

React Native, Expo, backend services, app store portals, testing, payments, and CI/CD | everything for mobile.

Frameworks & Runtimes3

React NativeBuild iOS and Android apps with JavaScript. What we use.reactnative.devFree ExpoReact Native toolkit | faster builds and OTA updatesexpo.devFreemium FlutterGoogle's cross-platform framework | Dart languageflutter.devFree

Backend & Database4

FirebaseAuth, Firestore DB, storage, push notifications, analyticsfirebase.google.comFreemium SupabaseOpen-source Firebase alternative | Postgres under the hoodsupabase.comFreemium PocketBaseSingle-file open-source backend | self-hostablepocketbase.ioFree AppwriteSelf-hosted backend with auth, DB, storage, functionsappwrite.ioFree

App Store Portals2

App Store ConnectSubmit, manage, and monitor iOS apps | Apple's portalappstoreconnect.apple.comPaid ($99/yr) Google Play ConsoleSubmit and manage Android apps on the Play Storeplay.google.com/console$25 one-time

Testing & Debugging3

TestFlightDistribute iOS beta builds to testers before launchtestflight.apple.comFree Expo GoTest Expo apps instantly on a real device | no build neededexpo.dev/goFree FlipperDesktop debugging tool for React Native appsfbflipper.comFree

Payments & Subscriptions3

RevenueCatIn-app subscriptions, paywalls, and purchase analyticsrevenuecat.comFreemium StripePayments, subscriptions, and invoicing for apps and webstripe.comFreemium PayPal BusinessCaribbean-friendly payments | widely trusted locallypaypal.com/businessFreemium

CI/CD & Deployment3

EAS Build (Expo)Cloud builds and OTA updates for Expo appsexpo.dev/easFreemium FastlaneAutomate iOS and Android builds, signing, and deploymentfastlane.toolsFree GitHub ActionsAutomate builds, tests, and deploys on every pushgithub.comFreemium

Analytics & Crash Reporting3

Firebase AnalyticsFree event-based analytics built into Firebasefirebase.google.comFree SentryReal-time crash reporting and error trackingsentry.ioFreemium MixpanelAdvanced user behaviour and funnel analyticsmixpanel.comFreemium