Mobile app development has come a long way and so have different frameworks suitable for creating apps that do not compromise on performance and also provide a native-like experience.
They are very popular frameworks like React Native and Flutter that have dominated the mobile app development industry for some time now.
However, there is a new name here to change the market and bring new levels of performance and ease of development as well as ecosystem into the mix.
We are talking about a framework that is best suitable for serious large high-performance apps. We are of course talking about Lynx JS (developed by ByteDance).
Today we are going to talk about and compare this new heavyweight against one of the most popular frameworks out there developed by Meta (formerly Facebook), React Native.
We will compare Lynx JS with React Native to find out which is the best option for you. Let us start by understanding each of these frameworks.
What is LynxJS?
LynxJS is one of the newest additions to the list of high-performance cross-platform mobile app development frameworks and it is designed by the TikTok parent company ByteDance.
While it is just not as popular as React Native but it is a serious contender when it comes to performance and efficiency as well as smaller bundle size and overall faster rendering times.
LynxJS also offers native performance Android, iOS, and web platforms and it can do that with the single code base built on Rust. Because of all these similarities, it aims to be a serious challenger to the industry heavyweights such as React Native.
Key Features of LynxJS:
- Lightweight
- High Performance
- Cross-Platform Support
- Easier Debugging and Maintenance
- Better Memory Management
- Efficient UI Rendering
What is React Native?
React Native, developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) is one of the most popular open-source frameworks out there for building mobile applications and it utilises JavaScript and React.
It was created by Facebook in 2025 and it believes in an approach of using a single codebase in order to achieve compatibility and code usage between both iOS and Android platforms.
This makes it very popular with developers.
Key Features of React Native:
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Native Performance
- Hot Reloading
- Third-Party Library Support
- Large Community & Ecosystem
- React Component-Based Architecture
Differences Between LynxJS VS React Native
Architectural Differences
LynxJS:
- LynxJS relies on dual-threaded architecture which separates the UI (main thread) and logic (background thread) and ensures a reduction in lag during complex applications.
- With LynxJS you get the PrimJS Engine which is a lightweight JavaScript engine that is preferred by developers because of its speed which actually outperforms React Native’s Hermes engine in load times.
- LynxJS utilises Rust for faster compilation and runtime efficiency and this simply means a much smoother UI experience and also faster startup times.
React Native:
- React Native on the other hand utilises a single-threaded JavaScript Bridge where the UI as well as logic has to share the same thread. This is not as good as the dual-threaded architecture of LynxJS and can result in bottlenecks too.
- React Native uses the Hermes Engine which is still better than the older JavaScriptCore (JSC) in all regards but they still need to work on things related to lightweight efficiency which LynxJS does better.
Performance Metrics
When we talk about performance, we need to mention that LynxJS has demonstrated incredible performance improvements and sometimes even a four-times reduction in launch time speeds compared to apps developed with React Native.
This kind of difference can make it a very good choice for adoption by developers and since LynxJS utilizers dual-threaded architecture, you can expect better handling of performance bottlenecks which ultimately improves the user experience.
React Native on the other hand is as good as you can expect it as it is a good fit for typical applications but is looking outdated by the day especially when it comes to options like LynxJS.
Styling Capabilities
LynxJS:
LynxJS has true CSS support which means you can utilise external .css files as well as everything else such as gradients and transitions as well as animations with it. This native CSS support can open up so many avenues for styling capabilities for developers.
React Native:
React Native does not come with native CSS support limiting its capabilities and that is why the developers might need to utilise additional libraries in order to try out different styling features which is just more work for the developer.
Ecosystem and Community Support
When it comes to the topic of ecosystem React Native is a clear winner because it has been one of the most popular choices for mobile app development for many years now and has the support of a company like Meta.
What this means is multiple third-party libraries and tools as well as a very large active community behind this framework. This also means that it is friendly to anyone who wants to utilise it for the first time because of the wide range of support.
LynxJS is new, in fact, it was just released in 2025 so you simply cannot expect it to have a large number of third-party libraries and tools for support.
However, the community is growing at a steady rate and you might even see it reach React Native levels in the future.
Real-World Applications
When it comes to talking about real-world applications it is just not a fair competition simply because React Native has already been adopted by some of the biggest players in the industry for example Facebook and Instagram already utilises React Native for mobile applications and their other important names such as Airbnb as well.
LynxJS is so new that it is just utilised within its parent company’s ecosystem but this is a good opportunity for this framework to prove itself because it is doing well for high-traffic applications like TikTok.
Time will tell whether other major app companies adopt this framework.
CONCLUSION
To conclude, if you are looking for a mature framework with an amazing ecosystem and strong community support then you should go for React Native. It is trusted and utilised by some of the biggest names in the industry and can be excellent for developing complex applications with rich UI and animations.
React Native also comes with numerous third-party libraries and tools as well as plugins so you will never compromise on this area.
However, if you are looking to try out something new that brings you uncompromised performance optimisation and resource efficiency and you also like faster load times and better memory usage as well as a very smooth user experience then LynxJS is an amazing option.
It is better than React Native in many regards, it just lacks the mature vast ecosystem, community and support resources that React Native has.
It ultimately depends on what you need and if you need either of them when it comes to the development of your high-performance rich UI app then we are here for you.
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