We have built 40+ iOS apps. Here is exactly what each approach costs, where each fails, and which one you should choose. By David Friedman , Founder of AppBrewers I have shipped 40+ iOS apps using both native Swift and React Native. Founders always ask: which is cheaper? The answer is not what they expect. React Native costs less upfront but more over time. Native Swift costs more upfront but less over time. Here is the real breakdown. The Short Answer Factor Native Swift React Native Winner Upfront cost 15,000-35,000 Euro 8,000-18,000 Euro React Native Timeline 8-16 weeks 4-8 weeks React Native Performance Native speed Near-native Native Swift iOS-specific features Full access Limited Native Swift Maintenance cost Lower Higher Native Swift Long-term scalability Better Ceiling exists Native Swift Choose React Native if: You need both iOS and Android, your budget is under 15,000 Euro, and your app is not performance-critical.…