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Tech Stack Guide

Best Tech Stack for Mobile App in 2026

The ideal tech stack for building cross-platform mobile applications with native performance and great user experience.

Updated for 2026. Practical recommendations based on real projects.

$50-200
Monthly Running Cost
$99-300
Initial Setup Cost

Recommended Tech Stack for Mobile App

Our top picks for building a mobile app in 2026, with reasoning for each choice.

Frontend

React Native - Cross-platform with near-native performance
Expo - Simplified development, builds, and OTA updates
NativeWind - Tailwind-like styling for React Native

Backend

Supabase - Backend-as-a-service with auth, database, and real-time
Node.js - Custom API endpoints when needed

Database

PostgreSQL - Via Supabase for main data storage
SQLite - Local storage for offline functionality

Hosting

Supabase - Managed PostgreSQL and authentication
Expo EAS - Build and submit to app stores
AWS Lambda - Serverless functions for background jobs

Extras

RevenueCat - In-app purchases and subscription management
OneSignal - Push notifications across platforms
Sentry - Error tracking and crash reporting

Stack Architecture Overview

Frontend
React Native
Expo
NativeWind
Backend
Supabase
Node.js
Database
PostgreSQL
SQLite
Hosting
Supabase
Expo EAS
AWS Lambda
Extras
RevenueCat
OneSignal
Sentry

Alternative Tech Stacks

Depending on your team's expertise and specific requirements, these alternatives might be a better fit.

Flutter Stack

FlutterDartFirebaseCloud Functions

Best for: Custom UI-heavy apps with complex animations

Native Stack

Swift/KotlinNative APIsCoreData/Room

Best for: Maximum performance and platform-specific features

PWA Stack

Next.jsService WorkersCapacitor

Best for: Web-first apps that need app store presence

Key Considerations

Important factors to keep in mind when building a mobile app.

  • App store review times affect deployment velocity
  • Push notification permissions require careful UX design
  • Offline functionality adds significant complexity
  • App size affects download rates on mobile networks
  • Different platforms have different UX conventions

When to Avoid This Stack

This stack might not be the best choice for the following scenarios.

  • Content-heavy apps better suited for web
  • Internal tools where web access is preferred
  • Projects requiring frequent deployments (web is faster)

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