The practical way to revive a struggling app
“We just needed to get the app working. Now we’re stuck with something we can’t grow.”
That’s something we hear a lot from teams dealing with brownfield apps that have become more hassle than help. What started as a quick solution is now flaky, hard to maintain, and slowing everything down. Then, teams stay stuck, because the idea of rebuilding it from scratch feels daunting, expensive, and risky.
But, there is another way. Converting your existing app to React Native can give it a new lease of life, without tearing everything up.
Why React Native works for recovery projects
React Native is well suited to stabilising and improving apps that are already out in the wild. You don’t need to bin the whole thing or put your team through a full rebuild. Instead, you can:
- Keep key business logic and backend systems intact
- Replace outdated front-end components with cleaner, shared code
- Support iOS and Android with one codebase, cutting future dev effort
- Modernise in phases, with less disruption to users and internal teams
It’s a far more manageable route than rebuilding from the ground up, and it gets you back in control quicker.
Don’t let misconceptions hold you back
Some teams are wary of React Native, often because of outdated assumptions. It’s not just for MVPs or hobby projects. Done right, it can support complex, enterprise-grade apps - and make them easier to maintain going forward.
It integrates well with existing infrastructure, performs reliably for most business use cases, and is backed by a strong ecosystem. More importantly, it offers a way to move at your own pace.
A better path for struggling apps
At Indiespring, we specialise in working with apps that are already live but underperforming. We don’t push rebuilds unless they’re truly needed. Instead, we look at what’s salvageable, what’s slowing you down, and how React Native could help you make progress without overcommitting.
We’ve seen firsthand how React Native conversion can be the turning point: a way to stop firefighting and start building again.
Wondering if your app is a good fit for React Native?
Drop us a message here, let’s talk about it.