Hey everyone!
If you've ever built a React Native application, you've probably faced this problem. You start a new project, you're excited to build features, solve real user problems, and ship something amazing.
But before you get there, every application needs the same set of screens.
- Authentication
- Profile
- Settings
- Chat
- Dashboards
Almost every project starts with these. The problem isn't that they're difficult to build. The problem is building them well.
Because this is where users get their first impression of your product. If these screens don't feel polished, the whole application doesn't feel premium. So developers spend hours perfecting layouts, spacing, typography, animations, responsiveness, and design consistency.
And that's where a lot of development time disappears. Not into building unique features, but into rebuilding the same UI foundation over and over again.
Introducing gluestack-ui Pro
That's exactly why we built gluestack-ui Pro.
Instead of starting every project from scratch, you get a collection of premium, production-ready React Native screens that are ready to integrate into your application. Simply customize them according to your brand, connect your own APIs and business logic, and focus on building the features that make your product unique.
55+ Ready-to-use Screens
Right now, it comes with 55+ of the most commonly used React Native screens.
Whether you're building a startup, an MVP, or a client project, you'll find most of the common screens already available.
The layouts are clean. The spacing is consistent. The typography feels polished.
We've also added smooth animations throughout the application, making the entire experience feel modern and premium. And these aren't just UI mockups. These are real React Native screens that you can integrate directly into your application and customize however you like.
The Codebase & Architecture
The codebase is clean and well-structured. The project is easy to navigate, making customization straightforward even for larger applications.
Design tokens are a big part of that. Instead of hardcoded values scattered throughout the project, everything is driven by tokens.
So if your designer decides to change the brand color later, you don't have to hunt through dozens of files updating components one by one. Just update the token once, and the changes are reflected across the entire application. The entire styling system is built using Tailwind, which keeps the code clean, readable, and easy to maintain.
Modern Tech Stack
gluestack-ui Pro is built with the latest React Native technologies:
| Layer | Version |
|---|---|
| Expo | 54 |
| NativeWind | v5 |
| Gluestack UI | v5 |
| Language | TypeScript |
Seamless Customization
Changing the primary color updates it across the entire application. Same for the background color. One small change updates every screen that uses those design tokens.
That's the advantage of a proper tokenized design system. You update your design in one place, and the entire application stays consistent.
There are also several beautifully designed themes included out of the box, and every theme works seamlessly with both Light Mode and Dark Mode.
Wrapping Up
One important thing before we wrap up. gluestack-ui Pro isn't trying to replace development. You still own your backend. Your APIs. Your authentication. Your business logic.
gluestack-ui Pro simply removes the repetitive UI work, giving you a strong foundation so you can focus on building your actual product.
If you're looking to build React Native applications faster, without spending weeks rebuilding the same UI over and over again, you know where to start. gluestack-ui Pro gives you a production-ready foundation that you can integrate, customize, and make your own.
Spend less time building common screens, and more time building the features that make your product unique.
We're launching on Product Hunt today. If any of this is useful to you, a look means a lot.
What's the screen you rebuild most often? Curious whether it matches ours.
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