What makes Shipnative different from free React Native boilerplates?

Free boilerplates like Ignite give you structure but leave you to implement auth, payments, and analytics yourself. Shipnative includes production-ready implementations of all these features, plus Mock Mode for developing without API keys, and AI context files for faster development with LLMs.

Is Shipnative worth $99 compared to free alternatives?

Consider the time saved: implementing auth alone takes 20+ hours. Add payments (another 15+ hours), analytics (10+ hours), and testing infrastructure. Shipnative delivers 50+ hours of senior developer work for $99. Most teams recoup this on day one.

Can I use Shipnative with my preferred backend?

Yes. While Supabase is the default backend with a mock service included, the modular architecture lets you swap services. Firebase, custom APIs, and GraphQL can replace Supabase with minimal changes, though you'll need to implement those integrations yourself.

Does Shipnative support the React Native New Architecture?

Yes. Shipnative is built on Expo SDK 54 which supports the New Architecture. We stay current with React Native releases and update the boilerplate within 48 hours of major Expo SDK updates.

What if I need help or have questions?

All customers get access to our Discord community where you can ask questions, share progress, and get help from other developers using Shipnative. We also provide comprehensive documentation and AI context files.

Comparison

Shipnative vs create-expo-stack

An honest comparison to help you choose the right React Native boilerplate for your project.

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Shipnative

$99 one-time

Production-ready boilerplate with auth, payments, analytics, and AI context built-in. Mock mode for instant development.

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create-expo-stack

Free (Open Source)

Flexible CLI for scaffolding Expo projects with customizable tech stack choices.

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Honest Assessment

What create-expo-stack Does Well

Free and open source
Highly flexible configuration
Multiple styling options (NativeWind, Unistyles, etc.)
Quick setup (<10 seconds)
Supabase/Firebase integration options
Active development

Where create-expo-stack Falls Short

Scaffolding only, not a full boilerplate
No pre-built authentication flows
No payment integration
No analytics setup
No production-ready features
Requires significant additional work

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Detailed breakdown of what each boilerplate offers.

Feature	Shipnative	create-expo-stack
Core
Expo SDK 54
Strict TypeScript
iOS Support
Android Support
Web Support
Browser Extension Support
Authentication
Email/Password Auth
Magic Link Auth
Google OAuth
Apple Sign-In
Multi-Factor Auth
Passkeys
Multi-Tenancy
RLS Policies
Payments
RevenueCat Integration
Superwall Integration
Stripe Integration
LemonSqueezy Integration
iOS Subscriptions
Android Subscriptions
Web Payments
Paywall Components
Mock Payment Mode
Developer Experience
Mock Mode
AI/LLM Context
AI Chat/Image Screens
AI Wrapper/Proxy
Code Generators	Setup Wizard
Component Library	40+ components
i18n Support	7 languages
Built-in Landing Page
Admin Dashboard
State Management	Zustand + React Query
Analytics
PostHog Analytics
Sentry Error Tracking
Feature Flags
Unified Analytics Hooks
Notifications
Push Notifications
Mock Notification Mode
Deep Linking
Additional
AdMob Integration
AI Image Generator
Pricing
Price	$99 one-time	Free
Lifetime Updates
Commercial License		MIT

When to Choose Each

Choose create-expo-stack if you:

Want maximum flexibility in tech choices
Are comfortable building features from scratch
Need a quick scaffolding tool, not a full boilerplate
Want to choose your own styling solution

Choose Shipnative if you:

Want to ship fast with production features included
Need auth, payments, and analytics ready to go
Use AI coding tools like Cursor or Claude
Want Mock Mode to develop without API keys
Need iOS, Android, AND Web support
Value time over money (50+ hours saved)

Key Takeaways

Faster Development

Mock mode allows instant development without API keys, while competitors require upfront configuration.

AI-First Workflow

Vibecoding workflow with AI context files enables faster feature development compared to manual coding.

Cross-Platform Support

Shipnative includes web support and a built-in marketing landing page—features competitors lack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: December 29, 2025

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