expo-template-default vs NativeShad

expo-template-default ranks higher on current evidence: 8 commits in the last 90 days, none in the last 30.

expo-template-defaultNativeShad
GradeBC
VerdictSteady1 major behindSteady2+ majors behind
Category rank#8#12
ModelFreeFree
Commits, 90 days85
Contributors, 90 days11
Last activityAug 4, 2026Aug 21, 2026
Listed priceFreeFree
Evidence sourceCodeCode
Latest release—v1.0.1
LicenseNone detectedMIT
Expo57.0.10 (latest 58.0.14)56.0.9 (latest 58.0.14)
React Native0.86.2 (latest 0.88.0)0.85.3 (latest 0.88.0)
TypeScript6.0.3 (latest 7.0.2)6.0.3 (latest 7.0.2)
React19.2.3 ✓19.2.3 ✓
Tailwind CSS—3.4.17 (latest 4.3.3)
FrameworkExpo, React NativeExpo, React Native
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.