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Web vs Mobile Comparison

Building a SaaS? Use ShipFast.
Building a Mobile App? Use Shipnative.

The speed of a web boilerplate, but engineered for the App Store. Don't wrap a website—ship a Native Expo app with RevenueCat, Supabase, and Unistyles.

The Right Tool for the Job

We're being honest. If you want a website, use Marc's ShipFast—it's excellent. If you want a native mobile app, you need Shipnative.

ShipFast

Web SaaS Boilerplate

The fastest way to ship a Next.js SaaS. Perfect for web applications, dashboards, and browser-based products.

Next.js + Tailwind
Stripe Checkout
MongoDB / Supabase

Shipnative

Mobile App Boilerplate

The ShipFast for mobile. Ship native iOS, Android & Web apps with App Store-ready payments and AI-optimized architecture.

Expo + React Native + Unistyles
RevenueCat (Apple/Google Pay)
Supabase + Mock Mode + Vibecoding

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A detailed look at what each boilerplate brings to the table.

Feature
Shipnative
ShipFast
Primary Platform
iOS & Android (Expo)
Web (Next.js)
Architecture
Turborepo (Monorepo)
Standard Repo
Styling
Unistyles (Type-safe)
Tailwind CSS
State Management
Zustand
React Context
Database & Auth
Supabase (RLS included)
MongoDB / Supabase
Payments
RevenueCat (IAP)
Stripe Checkout
AI Development
Vibecoding (AGENTS.md)
"AI Friendly"
Offline Dev
Mock Mode
Manual Setup
The Deep Dive

Why “ShipFast for Mobile” isn't just Next.js

Web boilerplates don't understand the App Store. Here's what makes mobile different.

01

The "App Store" Payment Trap

Why Stripe Checkout gets you rejected

The Problem

ShipFast uses Stripe Checkout. If you use Stripe Checkout for digital goods in an iOS app, Apple will reject you.

Shipnative Solution

Shipnative comes pre-wired with RevenueCat. We handle the complex receipt validation, entitlements, and native paywalls so you get approved on Day 1.

02

Styles That Actually Perform

60 FPS, type-safe, no bridge crossing

The Problem

Web-based Tailwind is great for the browser, but mobile needs something more performant.

Shipnative Solution

Unistyles 3.0 gives you full type-safety, 60FPS animations (no bridge crossing), and dynamic sizing that works perfectly on iPad, iPhone, and Android.

03

"Vibecoding" & AGENTS.md

AI-optimized from the ground up

The Problem

Shipnative isn't just code; it's a prompt-engineered system. We include an AGENTS.md and a vibe/ context folder.

Shipnative Solution

You don't just "write code"—you drop our context into Cursor or Claude, and the AI knows exactly how to build your features without breaking the architecture.

04

Mock Mode: Zero Friction

Build without API keys or internet

The Problem

Hate setting up Supabase keys just to test a button? ShipFast requires you to configure everything upfront.

Shipnative Solution

Shipnative includes a Mock Mode. Build your entire UI and flow without an internet connection or a single API key. Switch to production when you're ready to launch.

Turborepo Monorepo

You get the app AND the landing page

ShipFast charges extra for a Next.js bundle. Shipnative includes both from day one—sharing the same TypeScript types.

apps/app - React Native

Full Expo app with auth, payments, analytics, and native widgets. iOS, Android, and Web ready.

apps/web - Next.js

Marketing landing page with Waitlist and Launch modes. SEO optimized. Share types with the app.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about choosing between ShipFast and Shipnative.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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