Learn REACT-NATIVE-REANIMATED with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Monetization
Premium UI animations for apps
High-quality bottom sheets and interactions
Animated onboarding for paid apps
Interactive premium features
Consulting for motion design systems
Future Roadmap
Full Fabric renderer integration
Web support for Reanimated 3
More layout animation primitives
Better TypeScript support
Improved debugging for worklets
When Not To Use
Simple static animations (Animated API may suffice)
Animations not requiring gestures
Apps without complex UI interactions
Pure SVG animations (use React Native SVG + Skia)
Cross-platform web animations (Reanimated is mobile-first)
Final Summary
Reanimated delivers native-speed animations in React Native.
Uses worklets running on UI thread for maximum smoothness.
Best choice for gesture-heavy, fluid mobile interactions.
Powerful, declarative, and optimized for real-time motion.
Ideal for professional-grade mobile UX animations.
Faq
Is Reanimated faster than Animated? -> Yes, runs on UI thread.
Does it work with Expo? -> Yes, fully supported.
Do I need Hermes? -> Recommended but not required.
Can I mix with Lottie? -> Yes, but separate concerns.
Can I animate SVGs? -> Yes with Reanimated + Skia.