Boden
Boden: A focused C++17 framework for teams targeting native iOS and Android apps. Ranked #28 of 32 in Mobile App Development Platforms by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for C++ teams building native mobile apps.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forC++ teams building native mobile apps
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- UI frameworkNative
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Shares a C++17 codebase across native Android and iOS apps
- Uses native widgets with Yoga-based Flexbox layouts
- Generates projects for Xcode or Android Studio
Where it doesn't
- Focused on mobile app development rather than backend services
- Requires a C++17 workflow for app development
- Support is community-based
Our verdict on Boden
Boden is a cross-platform framework for developing native Android and iOS apps from a shared C++17 codebase. It suits C++ developers who want to build mobile applications without authoring separate platform-specific apps. Its native widgets and UI components—including buttons, labels, lists, navigation, and text fields—keep the focus on mobile interfaces rather than a broader application platform.
The development approach is deliberately focused: Boden combines native widgets with Yoga-based Flexbox layouts and includes HTTP and HTTP request/response modules. It also supports wrapping Java classes. This gives C++ teams interface and networking building blocks while keeping app logic in C++; it does not provide backend services. Teams needing a broader mobile platform with built-in backend capabilities should consider alternatives.
Boden is open source and has a free offering. Projects can be generated for Xcode on macOS or Android Studio on Linux and Windows, connecting the shared codebase to familiar native IDE workflows. Facebook Yoga is its listed integration. Support is community-based, and the framework is self-hosted. Boden is a reasonable fit for solo developers and small or mid-market teams that specifically want native mobile apps in C++; teams seeking a more expansive toolset or a different development approach may prefer another platform.
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Boden fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Supported platforms | Android, iOS |
| Development approach | Cross-platform |
| Primary language | C++17 |
| UI framework | Native |
| Backend services | No |
| Supported IDEs | Xcode, Android Studio |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Facebook Yoga |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | boden.io |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Boden integrations
Boden lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Facebook Yoga
Alternatives to Boden
- FlutterAn open-source Dart framework for building apps across mobile, web, and desktop.9.3
- React NativeA free, open-source framework for building native Android and iOS apps with React.9.2
- Compose MultiplatformAn open-source Kotlin UI framework for sharing interfaces across mobile, desktop, and web.9.1
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