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title: "iOS"
description: "Understanding iOS platform specifics and native capabilities in React Native applications"
url: https://www.callstack.com/insights/ios-development
updated: 2026-10-22T13:55:50.721Z
---

# iOS

Understanding iOS platform specifics and native capabilities in React Native applications

While React Native lets you write most of your code in JavaScript, getting the most out of iOS requires understanding the underlying platform capabilities and limitations. Explore how to effectively blend React Native with native iOS code, handle platform-specific behaviors, and create apps that feel truly native to iOS users.

## Articles, podcasts, events and case studies

- [Integrating Swift Package Manager With React Native Libraries](https://www.callstack.com/blog/integrating-swift-package-manager-with-react-native-libraries) (Article, 11/25/2025): Learn how to use Swift Package Manager with React Native libraries, including support for both remote and local SPM packages. This guide explains the spm\_dependency helper, monorepo workflows, and current limitations.
- [Building Real-Time Live Activities in Expo](https://www.callstack.com/events/implementing-ios-live-activities-in-react-native) (Event, 10/23/2025): Learn how to add real-time LiveActivity updates to your Expo app using Swift native modules. In this stream, we implemented Apple’s Live Activities with Evan Bacon’s library, explored ActivityKit, and discussed cross-platform development with Solito 5 and Expo UI.
- [How to Use Liquid Glass in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/how-to-use-liquid-glass-in-react-native) (Article, 9/11/2025): Learn how to bring Apple’s new Liquid Glass design material into your React Native apps. This guide covers design best practices, performance tips, and examples using LiquidGlassView and LiquidGlassContainerView.
- [Exposing SwiftUI Views to React Native: An Integration Guide](https://www.callstack.com/blog/exposing-swiftui-views-to-react-native-an-integration-guide) (Article, 2/27/2025): Learn how to seamlessly integrate SwiftUI views in React Native and enhance your app’s iOS capabilities with SwiftUI superpowers.
- [Solving Swift Modular Header Issues in React Native for Good](https://www.callstack.com/blog/solving-swift-modular-header-issues-in-react-native-for-good) (Article, 1/16/2025): Learn how to resolve Swift modular header errors in React Native. Explore solutions like static frameworks and a custom CocoaPods plugin.
- [Handling Multiple Native iOS Views in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/handling-multiple-native-ios-views-in-react-native) (Article, 6/3/2019): In this article Piotr Trocki, software developer at Callstack, explains how to handle multiple Native iOS views in React Native.
- [React Native Meets iPhoneX](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-meets-iphonex) (Article, 11/16/2017): Check this practical guide on adapting your React Native application to the new iPhone X, specifically when using react-native-navigation.

## Building high-quality iOS apps with React Native?

We support teams in building high-quality, native-feeling iOS apps.

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