Create Expo Stack vs NativeShad
NativeShad ranks higher on current evidence: 5 commits in the last 90 days, none in the last 30.
| NativeShad | Create Expo Stack | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C |
| Verdict | Steady2+ majors behind | Steady2+ majors behind |
| Category rank | #12 | #13 |
| Model | Free | Free |
| Commits, 90 days | 5 | 4 |
| Contributors, 90 days | 1 | 3 |
| Last activity | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Listed price | Free | Free |
| Evidence source | Code | Code |
| Latest release | v1.0.1 | rn-new@2.23.3 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Expo | 56.0.9 (latest 58.0.14) | 56.0.4 (latest 58.0.14) |
| React Native | 0.85.3 (latest 0.88.0) | — |
| Tailwind CSS | 3.4.17 (latest 4.3.3) | — |
| TypeScript | 6.0.3 (latest 7.0.2) | — |
| React | 19.2.3 ✓ | — |
| Framework | Expo, React Native | Expo |
| UI | Tailwind CSS | — |
Evidence checked . ✓ = on the latest major version. "Claimed" = a version the vendor's public pages mention, not verified code. Evidence as of Oct 19, 2026. Rankings never depend on affiliate or paid status. Method.