Can we reuse any Cordova code?

Business logic in JavaScript can often be reused. UI code needs to be rebuilt with React Native components, but the logic layer transfers well.

Will the React Native app feel truly native?

Yes. React Native renders actual native components (not WebViews), so scrolling, animations, and gestures feel identical to apps built with Swift or Kotlin.

What about our Cordova plugins?

Most popular Cordova plugins have React Native equivalents. For any that do not, we build custom native modules with the same functionality.

Migrate from Cordova to React Native

Replace Cordova's WebView wrapper with React Native's native components for real native performance and modern development.

Migration: Cordova to React Native

From Apache Cordova to React Native

Why Migrate

Native Performance: React Native renders native UI components instead of web pages in a WebView, delivering smooth 60fps scrolling and native gestures.
Better Developer Experience: Hot reloading, TypeScript support, and a rich component ecosystem replace Cordova's plugin-dependent development model.
Active Ecosystem: React Native has a thriving community and corporate backing. Cordova's ecosystem is declining with fewer maintained plugins.

Migration Roadmap

Cordova App Audit (1–2 weeks): Catalog all Cordova plugins, HTML/CSS/JS views, and platform-specific code. Design the React Native architecture.
- Plugin dependency map
- Screen inventory
- React Native architecture plan
React Native Rebuild (4–8 weeks): Rebuild screens with React Native components, replace Cordova plugins with React Native equivalents, and migrate data.
- React Native application
- Native module integrations
- Cross-platform test suite
App Store Transition (1–2 weeks): Submit the React Native app to app stores, migrate push notification tokens, and guide users to update.
- App store submissions
- Push notification migration
- User communication plan

Risks & Mitigation

Cordova plugins have no React Native equivalent: We build native modules in Swift/Kotlin for any missing functionality, or use community packages that provide equivalent capabilities.
Web-based UI patterns do not translate to native: We redesign interactions using native mobile patterns (swipe gestures, bottom sheets, native navigation) for a better user experience.

Estimated Scope

Hours: 160–300 | Cost: $320–$600 | Timeline: 6–12 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we reuse any Cordova code?: Business logic in JavaScript can often be reused. UI code needs to be rebuilt with React Native components, but the logic layer transfers well.
Will the React Native app feel truly native?: Yes. React Native renders actual native components (not WebViews), so scrolling, animations, and gestures feel identical to apps built with Swift or Kotlin.
What about our Cordova plugins?: Most popular Cordova plugins have React Native equivalents. For any that do not, we build custom native modules with the same functionality.