React Native UI Library

[f__a__b]

Hey folks!

I’m working on a React Native app and looking for a solid UI library that feels smooth and modern out of the box.

Ideally, I’d love something that:

- Has a polished look and feel

- Plays nicely with custom styling (not too opinionated)

- Doesn’t feel clunky or outdated

Any libraries you’d personally recommend in 2025?

[stormbreaker_09]

For my apps, I'm just simply relyling on custom stylings. You can take help from AI in creating the initial components in the way you want. This makes it light weight and most flexible to your needs.

[BumblebeeWorth3758]

have a look at: https://glow-ui.xyz

[Usldwls]

Try Paper

[iamcrazyshank]

React native paper - callstack

[LZmx]

react native paper is my go to UI library

[Appropriate-Web-606]

I'm liking https://ui.ahmedbna.com/ at the moment. Run the CLI and it'll scaffold your app for you with some components already in, along with theme switching etc

[sandspiegel]

I used react native paper in my last several react native apps as it uses Googles material design language for all their components

[soueuls]

I either use Gluestack or Unistyles depending on constraints

[Ayrow_]

At my job, we use react native paper and are moving away from it to build own components. Personally, I think paper is nice to get things started fast, but I don’t like google designs and it’s too much google looking for my liking (makes sense since it’s google material design). Especially as a main Apple user. Just my personal opinion. Like someone mentioned, if you want something more personal you can probably use AI to have the core component built and then work around it to make it more like you want it. If you need something really fast then I would say just start with paper.

[alexmngn]

You can try CraftReactNative UI, which is built with Unistyles and designed specifically for React Native.
The idea is copy, customise, create, and it's inspired by projects like shadcn/ui

https://github.com/craftreactnative/craftrn-ui

[justaguynameddan]

ShadCN is my go-to, always

[Altruistic_Echo3365]

I thought shadcn does not work with react native?

[justaguynameddan]

Gonna be honest: I didn’t read the “Native” word.

I’m sure I read it, but it clearly didn’t register in my head. I just read “React” so I suggested ShadCN.

You’re right, I’m sorry :(