Best React Native Map Libraries, Comparison of the 7 Map Module

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:

• react-native-maps
• rnmapbox/maps
• react-native-mapbox-gl
• react-native-baidu-map
• react-native-open-maps
• react-native-yamap (Yandex Maps)
• react-native-naver-map
• react-native-leaflet

🗺️ 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

GitHub - react-native-maps/react-native-maps: React Native Mapview component for iOS + Android

2️⃣ rnmapbox/maps (Mapbox)

📌 GitHub: rnmapbox/maps
🛠 Supported Platforms: iOS, Android
🌍 Features:
✅ High customization
✅ Offline maps support
✅ Vector tiles
❌ Requires API key

GitHub - rnmapbox/maps: A Mapbox react native module for creating custom maps

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

GitHub - nitaliano/react-native-mapbox-gl: A Mapbox GL react native module for creating custom maps

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

GitHub - lovebing/react-native-baidu-map: Baidu Map SDK modules and views for React Native(Android…

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

GitHub - brh55/react-native-open-maps: 🗺 A simple react-native library to perform cross-platform…

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

GitHub - volga-volga/react-native-yamap: React Native Yandex Maps | Яндекс Карты | Yandex.MapKit…

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

GitHub - QuadFlask/react-native-naver-map: 🗺️naver map for react-native

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

GitHub - pavel-corsaghin/react-native-leaflet: A LeafletView component using WebView and Leaflet…

💰 Pricing Comparison

Free Tier — — — Paid Tier

1. react-native-maps✅ Yes❌ No
2. Mapbox✅ Yes✅ Yes
3. Mapbox GL✅ Yes✅ Yes
4. Baidu Map✅ Yes❌ No
5. Open Maps✅ Yes❌ No
6. Yandex Maps✅ Yes❌ No
7. Naver 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

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