Your React Native app is stuck in the past. I help you bring it back to life.

Who I am and why I do this

I'm a senior software engineer who became a team lead. I've worked hands-on building, scaling, and stabilizing web and mobile applications with TypeScript, React, React Native, and Node.js.

Beyond code, I have solid experience as a Team Lead and Project Manager. I've been brought into projects specifically to stabilize delivery, coordinate teams, and unblock execution when clear direction and accountability were needed.

I started ReviveRN because I kept seeing the same problem: entrepreneurs and developers stuck with outdated React Native apps, unable to move forward. Their original agency moved on. Freelancers take one look and disappear. AI tools get them 60% there, then everything falls apart. I decided to build a focused service around solving this specific problem - well and quickly.

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How it works

Step 1 - Free Audit

Share your repo or app details. You get a comprehensive diagnostic: which React Native version you're on, what's outdated, what's risky, what needs to change for store compliance, and the optimal upgrade path - with a clear timeline and honest cost estimate. No commitment required.

Step 2 - Targeted Upgrade

I execute the upgrade in focused sprints. React Native core, native modules, third-party libraries - all updated systematically, tested on both iOS and Android. You see progress daily, not after weeks of silence. I use AI-assisted development to accelerate routine work - while applying engineering judgment to the decisions that matter.

Step 3 - Ship with confidence

Your app builds cleanly, passes store review, and is ready for new features. You get documentation of every change and a maintenance checklist - so you never fall this far behind again.

Who this is for

Entrepreneurs and founders

You invested in a React Native app. It worked well for a while. Now your agency is unavailable, your users are seeing bugs, and the app stores are sending warnings. You need someone who understands the technical side, takes ownership, and delivers results - not someone who sends you a 40-page proposal and disappears.

• Store compliance issues resolved
• Clear timelines, fixed-price options available
• No technical jargon - just results and honest communication

Developers and dev teams

You know React Native, but upgrading from 0.6x to 0.7x is a different beast. Native module migrations, autolinking changes, Hermes migration, the New Architecture - you need an experienced pair of hands, not a tutorial. Whether you need someone to do the full upgrade or just help you get unstuck on specific blockers, I can help.

• Pair with someone who's done this many times before
• Get unstuck on specific native build issues
• Knowledge transfer included - you'll understand every change

Common React Native upgrade scenarios I work on

Every outdated React Native app is different, but most fall into a few common patterns. Here's what I see most often and how I approach each one:

React Native 0.5x–0.6x → latest

These are the most complex upgrades. They typically involve migrating from the old autolinking system (or manual linking), adopting Hermes as the JavaScript engine, updating all native build configurations (Gradle for Android, CocoaPods for iOS), and often rewriting or replacing deprecated native modules. I approach these incrementally - stepping through each major version to reduce risk and keep the app functional throughout.

Apple App Store or Google Play compliance warnings

Apple requires a minimum iOS deployment target and regularly raises it. Google requires targeting a specific API level (currently API 34+). If your React Native app hasn't been updated, it likely fails one or both. I identify exactly what's needed, make the minimum viable changes for compliance, and optionally plan the full modernization.

"We tried upgrading but got stuck"

The most common blockers I see: native module compilation errors after a version bump, Gradle build failures on Android, CocoaPods dependency resolution issues on iOS, Hermes-related crashes, and Metro bundler configuration problems. If you've hit a wall, I can often unblock you in a matter of hours or days - not weeks.

Adding new features to a frozen codebase

Sometimes the immediate need isn't a full upgrade - it's shipping a specific feature. But the outdated codebase won't cooperate. I help by doing a targeted, minimal upgrade to unblock what you need now, with a roadmap for the full modernization when you're ready.

Frequently asked questions

What happens when a React Native app is not updated for a long time?

An outdated React Native app risks App Store and Google Play removal, security vulnerabilities, and frozen feature development. Apple and Google regularly raise minimum SDK and API level requirements - apps that don't comply get flagged and eventually delisted. Unpatched dependencies introduce security holes, and breaking ecosystem changes make it impossible to add new features. The longer you wait, the harder and more expensive the upgrade becomes.

How long does a React Native update typically take?

A React Native update typically takes between 2 days and 4 weeks, depending on the version gap and app complexity. A minor version jump (e.g., 0.72 → 0.74) usually takes a few days. A major jump (e.g., 0.64 → 0.76) with many native modules typically takes 1–4 weeks. The free audit gives you a precise timeline before any commitment.

Can I update my React Native app myself using AI tools?

AI tools can handle simple code changes but are unreliable for React Native upgrades. Upgrades involve native module migrations, breaking API changes across iOS and Android, Gradle and CocoaPods configuration issues, and platform-specific build problems that require deep native knowledge. Teams often spend weeks on AI-assisted upgrades that an experienced specialist resolves in days. AI is most effective as an accelerator alongside experience - not a replacement for it.

Do I need to share my source code for the audit?

No - sharing your source code is not required. For the most accurate audit, read-only repository access is ideal, and I can sign an NDA before you share anything. If you'd rather start smaller, sharing just your package.json and your Podfile or build.gradle gives me enough for a preliminary assessment.

What React Native versions do you work with?

All versions from React Native 0.59 through to the latest release. The older the app, the more value you get from working with someone who's been through these migrations before - including autolinking changes, Hermes adoption, and the New Architecture.

My original agency can't help anymore. Is this common?

Yes, this is very common. Many agencies that built React Native apps have moved on to other projects or technologies. Updating an existing app requires different skills than building a new one - it requires patience, native platform expertise, and deep familiarity with the React Native upgrade path. That's exactly what ReviveRN is built for.

What's the best way to upgrade: DIY, agency, or specialist?

It depends on your situation. DIY with AI tools works for minor version bumps but fails on complex native module migrations. Agencies offer reliability but are expensive and slow for upgrade-only work. A dedicated React Native upgrade specialist like ReviveRN offers the fastest, most cost-effective path - focused expertise on this specific problem, with typical turnaround of 1–2 weeks.

What tech stack do you work with?

TypeScript, React, React Native, and Node.js - that's the core stack. For React Native upgrades specifically, I also work extensively with native iOS tooling (Xcode, CocoaPods, Swift/Objective-C bridging) and Android tooling (Gradle, Kotlin/Java).