Native Express vs The Swift Kit: Head-to-Head Comparison
Choosing between Native Express and The Swift Kit? We've compared both boilerplates across pricing, features, tech stack, and more. The Swift Kit is $80 cheaper, but pricing isn't everything. Let's dive into the details.
At a glance: Native Express costs $179 - $229 and The Swift Kit costs $99 - $149, so The Swift Kit is $80 cheaper to start. Both are built on Supabase Auth, Supabase, RevenueCat. They cover the same core features (auth, payments, database, email and so on), so the choice comes down to stack and price. Updated 2026-10-18.
The Swift Kit
SwiftUI iOS app starter kit with Supabase auth and database, RevenueCat paywalls, OpenAI features, onboarding templates and a setup CLI.
Native Express Tech Stack
Expo 
React Native 
TypeScript 
Supabase 
RevenueCat The Swift Kit Tech Stack
SwiftUI 
Flask Supabase 
PostgreSQL 
OpenAI RevenueCat 
StoreKit TelemetryDeck | Specification | Native Express | The Swift Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179 | $99 |
| Price range | $179 - $229 | $99 - $149 |
| Stack | Supabase Auth, Expo, React Native, TypeScript, Supabase, RevenueCat | Supabase Auth, SwiftUI, Flask, Supabase, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, RevenueCat, StoreKit, TelemetryDeck |
| Integrations listed | 6 | 16 |
| Auth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database | ✓ | ✓ |
| — | — | |
| AI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Admin Panel | — | — |
| Multi-tenancy | — | — |
| SEO | — | — |
| Blog | — | — |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Agent readiness · checked 2026-08-17 | ||
| AGENTS.md included | ? | ? |
| CLAUDE.md included | ? | ? |
| Cursor rules included | ✓ | ? |
| Ships Claude skills | ? | ? |
| Ships subagents | ? | ? |
| MCP integrations | ? | ? |
| Tests an agent can run | ? | ? |
| TypeScript | ✓ | ? |
| Agent-readiness score | 18/100 | 0/100 |
| Everything else either kit lists | ||
| Customizable | — | ✓ |
| Dark Mode | — | ✓ |
| Documentation | — | ✓ |
| In-app purchases | — | ✓ |
| Mobile App | — | ✓ |
| Notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding | — | ✓ |
| Storage | — | ✓ |
| Support | — | ✓ |
| Themes | — | ✓ |
| Updates | — | ✓ |
A question mark means the vendor's public documentation does not mention that capability. It is not a statement that the boilerplate lacks it. How we score agent readiness
Specifications last updated , from the BoilerplateHub catalog.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Native Express if you prioritize AI and Analytics. Choose The Swift Kit if AI and Analytics are more important to your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Native Express and The Swift Kit?
Native Express costs $179 and includes 6 features. The Swift Kit costs $99 and includes 16 features. The Swift Kit uniquely offers Customizable, Dark Mode, Documentation.
Which is cheaper, Native Express or The Swift Kit?
The Swift Kit is cheaper at $99, which is $80 less than Native Express ($179).
Do Native Express and The Swift Kit use the same tech stack?
Yes, both share Supabase Auth, Supabase, RevenueCat in common. Native Express uses Expo, React Native, TypeScript exclusively, while The Swift Kit uses SwiftUI, Flask, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, StoreKit, TelemetryDeck exclusively.
Which has more features, Native Express or The Swift Kit?
The Swift Kit has more features (16 vs 6). See the feature matrix above for the full breakdown.
Should I choose Native Express or The Swift Kit?
Choose Native Express if you need AI and Analytics and prefer its tech stack. Choose The Swift Kit if AI and Analytics are higher priorities. If price is the deciding factor, The Swift Kit is $$80 cheaper.