Mobile App Development with Expo & React Native

Cross-platform iOS and Android apps with Expo and React Native — from MVP to production.

Updated April 11, 2026Canada-wide deliveryRemote-first

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Who this is for

Startups building a first iOS/Android app on a single codebase
Operations teams needing field apps, dashboards, or scan-and-sync workflows
Media and cultural organizations building audience-facing apps
SaaS products extending their web app to mobile

What's included

Expo-based architecture with EAS Build and Update for fast iteration

Navigation, state management, and offline-first data layer

Native module integration where the JS side cannot reach (audio, background, BLE)

Authentication, push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting

Store submission: App Store Connect, Google Play Console, review prep

Post-launch OTA update flow so fixes reach users without a new binary

How the engagement runs

01
Scoping and architecture
Pin the core user flows, offline requirements, and integration points before any build. Pick the right Expo config (managed vs. bare) for the actual needs.
02
MVP build
Ship the core flows on TestFlight and Play internal testing fast. Early feedback drives scope decisions before money goes into polish.
03
Native integration
Add native modules, background tasks, streaming, or device APIs where required. Keep the codebase managed wherever possible.
04
Store submission
Assets, privacy disclosures, review notes, and response loops with App Store and Play reviewers until both builds are live.
05
OTA and iteration
EAS Update pipelines so bugfixes and content changes reach users in hours, not days. Analytics review loops to guide next iteration.

Proof, references, and recent work

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Apr 10, 2026Blog guide

Building mobile apps with Expo and React Native for Canadian organizations

Published April 10, 2026. Documents how I ship cross-platform apps for organizations that need one codebase with a real deployment process.

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Mar 18, 2026Project update

Canadian Tank Museum mobile app

Updated March 18, 2026. The exhibit guide module shipped with offline content support for in-museum use.

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Mar 15, 2026Project update

Canadian Tamil Radio mobile app

Updated March 15, 2026. Live streaming player, background playback, and push-driven release work for a production audience app.

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Related guides

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N°01Mobile App Development

Mobile App Development for Startups and Operations Teams

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N°02Mobile App Development

Building Mobile Apps with Expo & React Native for Canadian Organizations

How I build cross-platform mobile apps for organizations like the Canadian Tank Museum and Canadian Tamil Radio using Expo and React Native.

APR 10, 2026Read article→

FAQs

Expo or bare React Native?

Expo managed workflow for almost every project — it is faster, has better tooling, and now supports custom native modules through config plugins. Bare workflow only when a hard native requirement forces it.

Can you take over an existing React Native app?

Yes. I regularly take over apps with technical debt, outdated dependencies, broken upgrade paths, or failing store submissions. The first step is always a short audit and a prioritised fix plan.

How long does a typical MVP take?

For well-scoped apps with a handful of flows and a standard auth/data layer, an MVP usually ships in four to eight weeks. Apps with heavy native integration, streaming, or regulated flows take longer.

Do you handle App Store and Play submission?

Yes. Submission, privacy disclosures, review responses, and update flows are part of the work. I have shipped apps on both stores and know the common review pitfalls.

Available across these Canadian markets

I take on mobile app development engagements across Canada. Each market page covers the local business context, industries, and how the work typically runs.

Need the full market overview first? Visit the service areas page for a Canada-wide view.