UNISTACK
typesafe setup to build fullstack expo universal native apps
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>log in to comment- Aaron K Saunders· 2y ago
it actually does what it says!! Looks interesting, the integration with trpc does add a bit more complexity to it for some one just looking to see all these peices working together... but overall it is nice. Could it be modified to work with drizzle - https://orm.drizzle.team/
UNISTACK provides a typesafe starter to build fullstack React Native/Expo universal apps with optional UI libraries.
- for
- React Native developers who want a ready-to-run, type-safe fullstack setup.
- pricing
- free
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Expo v50 integration — Pre-configured Expo project that runs on iOS, Android and web out of the box.
- Expo Router v3 — File-system routing with API route support for both native and web.
- tRPC v11 support — End-to-end type-safe APIs that act like an SDK for your server code.
- Prisma v5.9 ORM — Typed database access with migrations, auto-completion and schema safety.
- Choice of UI drivers — Pick Nativewind, Tamagui or gluestack-ui for theming and component setup.
- TypeScript v5 default — Full project uses TS for static typing, better tooling and scalability.
Use cases
- Spin up a cross-platform mobile/web app with a single command.
- Create a type-safe API layer using tRPC and Prisma without manual wiring.
- Prototype a new product using a pre-selected UI library (Nativewind, Tamagui, or gluestack-ui).
- Share routing and component logic between iOS, Android and web builds.
UNISTACK vs alternatives
| Best for | Typesafe fullstack Expo apps | Web-only starter kits | SaaS backends | Finding varied starter templates | Next.js deployment kits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | One time fee | Free | Free | One time fee |
| DevHunt upvotes | 17 | 331 | 98 | 51 | 42 |
| Launched | Apr 2024 | Apr 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | Jan 2023 |
- UNISTACK vs Indie Kit: NextJS boilerplate focused on web, not native or Expo.
- UNISTACK vs Open SaaS: Open-source SaaS starter for React & Node, no Expo or React Native support.
- UNISTACK vs BoilerplateHub: Catalog of generic boilerplates, not a single unified fullstack stack.
- UNISTACK vs Shipixen: Creates and deploys Next.js boilerplates to Vercel, not mobile/native apps.
UNISTACK FAQ
How do I start a new project?+
Run `npx create-uni-app@latest` and follow the prompts to select your UI library.
Is the starter compatible with existing Expo projects?+
It is built on Expo v50, so you can replace the generated files in an existing Expo project.
Can I switch UI libraries after the project is created?+
You would need to reinstall the chosen UI package and adjust imports, but the core stack remains the same.
Does UNISTACK include database setup?+
Yes, it ships with Prisma v5.9 for typed database access and migrations.
Is the API layer type-safe?+
tRPC v11 provides end-to-end type safety between client and server code.
Summarized by DevHunt from uni-stack.dev · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.