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Posted on Feb 1

Best React Native Map Modules, Comparison of the Most Popular 8 Libraries.

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🚀 Best Mapping Solution in React Native: 8 Different Map Libraries Comparison

Hi! 👋 My name is Eren. In this section, we will talk about React Native Map Libraries. Then we will compare the top React Native Map Libraries based on performance, features, support, pricing, API capabilities, and more!.

So, Let's Start! 🚀

📌 React Native Map Libraries for Comparison

Here are the React Native Map Libraries that we will compare:

🗺️ Map Services Compared

We will also take a look at the following map providers:

🗺️ Google Maps
🌍 MapBox
🗺️ MapBox GL
🗺️ Open Maps
🗺️ YAMAP (Yandex Maps)
🗺️ Leaflet Maps
🗺️ Baidu Map
🗺️ Naver Map

🔍 React Native Map Libraries Breakdown

1️⃣ react-native-maps (Google Maps & Apple Maps)

📌 GitHub: react-native-maps

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ Google & Apple Maps support

✅ Lightweight & easy setup

✅ Good performance

❌ No offline maps

2️⃣ rnmapbox/maps (Mapbox)

📌 GitHub: rnmapbox/maps

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ High customization

✅ Offline maps support

✅ Vector tiles

❌ Requires API key

3️⃣ react-native-mapbox-gl (Mapbox GL)

📌 GitHub: react-native-mapbox-gl

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ 3D maps

✅ Offline mode

✅ Highly customizable styles

❌ Limited updates

4️⃣ react-native-baidu-map (Baidu Maps)

📌 GitHub: react-native-baidu-map

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ Best for China-based apps

✅ Supports geolocation & directions

❌ Limited global usage

5️⃣ react-native-open-maps (Multiple Providers)

📌 GitHub: react-native-open-maps

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ Open source & cross-platform

✅ Supports Google, Apple, Yandex Maps

❌ No embedded maps

6️⃣ react-native-yamap (Yandex Maps)

📌 GitHub: react-native-yamap

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ Best for Russian markets

✅ 3D & offline support

❌ Not ideal outside Russia

7️⃣ react-native-naver-map (Naver Maps)

📌 GitHub: react-native-naver-map

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ Best for South Korea

✅ Rich API & POI search

❌ Limited outside South Korea

8️⃣ react-native-leaflet (Leaflet Maps)

📌 GitHub: react-native-leaflet

🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android

🌍 Features:

✅ Uses LeafletJS, a well-known open-source map library

✅ Works with OpenStreetMap (OSM)

✅ Fully customizable map styles

✅ No API key required

❌ No built-in navigation support

🏆 Feature Comparison Table

Feature	react-native-maps	Mapbox	Mapbox GL	Baidu	Open Maps	Yandex	Naver	Leaflet
Offline Maps	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
3D Support	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
API Required	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
Best for	General use	Customization	Advanced mapping	China	Cross-platform	Russia	South Korea	Open-source OSM
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android

✅ = Supported | ❌ = Not Supported

💰 Pricing Comparison

Library	Free Tier	Paid Tier
react-native-maps	✅ Yes	❌ No
Mapbox	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Mapbox GL	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Baidu Map	✅ Yes	❌ No
Open Maps	✅ Yes	❌ No
Yandex Maps	✅ Yes	❌ No
Naver Maps	✅ Yes	❌ No
Leaflet Maps	✅ Yes	❌ No

Most services require API keys, and Mapbox has a free tier with paid options.

📌 Conclusion & Recommendations

🏆 Best Overall: react-native-maps (For general use)
🔥 Best Customization: rnmapbox/maps (For advanced & offline maps)
🌍 Best Global Reach: Mapbox GL
🇨🇳 Best for China: Baidu Map
🇷🇺 Best for Russia: Yandex Maps
🇰🇷 Best for Korea: Naver Map
🆓 Best Open-Source Alternative: react-native-leaflet (For OpenStreetMap & customization)
⚡ Best for Cross-Platform Actions: react-native-open-maps

🚀 Which library do you use for React Native maps? Let me know in the comments! 💬

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