React Native UI libraries for ExpoExpoKit vs HeroUI Native
HeroUI's mobile library (Uniwind + Reanimated 4) against a copy-in Expo kit without a Tailwind setup.
At a glance
| ExpoKit | HeroUI Native | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Animated, shadcn-style UI kit for Expo and React Native | React Native library from HeroUI (formerly NextUI) |
| How it gets into your app | CLI copies the source into your app (npx @expokit/cli add button); you own the code | npm package (heroui-native), or npx create-heroui-native-app |
| Styling | React Native StyleSheet with a theme from KitProvider / useKit(); no Tailwind setup | Uniwind with Tailwind v4 |
| Animation | React Native's own Animated API — Reanimated isn't required | Reanimated 4 and Worklets (required) |
| Runs in Expo Go | Yes — every component runs in Expo Go | Not stated |
| Web | Yes (react-native-web) | Not recommended — their docs point to HeroUI React for web |
| License | Free items MIT; Pro items under the Pro license (see Terms) | Apache-2.0 |
| Price | Free core; Pro is a one-time $12 launch price (regular $29), unlimited projects | Free core; a paid HeroUI Pro with mobile components |
| Size | 68 components, 10 screens, 44 charts, 4 app templates | About 39 components |
| Charts | Yes — 44 animated charts (expo-charts, MIT, on npm) | Not stated |
| Full screens / templates | Yes — 10 full screens and 4 app templates | Not stated |
Facts about HeroUI Native from its own docs and repository, checked October 2026: github.com/heroui-inc/heroui-native, heroui.com/docs/native/getting-started, heroui.com/docs/native/components, heroui.pro/pricing. Something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Pick HeroUI Native when
- You already use HeroUI on the web and want the same design language on mobile.
- You're on Uniwind / Tailwind v4 and Reanimated 4 already.
Pick ExpoKit when
- You don't want Uniwind, Tailwind or Reanimated 4 as requirements.
- You want to own the component source rather than depend on a package.
- You want charts, full screens and app templates in the same kit.
Try ExpoKit in one command
In an existing Expo app, this copies the Button's source into your project. Or scan a QR code and try every component on your phone first.
Every comparison is in one place: ExpoKit vs other React Native UI libraries.
Did you like the content?