Build a Mobile Sports Odds App with React Native
Ship a native iOS and Android odds app from a single codebase. This guide connects React Native to the FieldFunded API for live odds, real-time scores, and automatic bet settlement — all optimized for mobile data usage and battery life.Why Mobile Needs a Different Approach
Mobile apps have constraints that web dashboards do not:What You’ll Use
Step 1: Set Up the API Client
Create a lightweight client optimized for mobile:Step 2: Build the Events List Screen
Step 3: Odds Detail Screen
Step 4: Adaptive Polling for Live Scores
On mobile, polling frequency should adapt to save battery and data:Step 5: Local Caching
Cache API responses to reduce data usage and enable offline browsing:Rate Limit Math for Mobile
Mobile apps typically make fewer requests than web dashboards because of adaptive polling:
With caching, most user actions hit the local cache instead of the API. A well-optimized mobile app can serve 100 daily active users on the Starter plan.
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- Build a Betting Platform — full-stack web architecture
- Build a Soccer Odds App — soccer-specific implementation
- Build a Real-Time Dashboard — WebSocket-based live updates
- Free Sports Odds API — start with the free tier
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