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Adjust vs NativeScript

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Adjust

Mobile Development

Mobile measurement and fraud prevention, owned by the ad network AppLovin since 2021

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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NativeScript

Mobile Development

Open source framework compiling JavaScript and TypeScript UI to true native components

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only NativeScript has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Adjust the vendor is owned by AppLovin, an advertising network and game publisher, so the party measuring campaign performance has a corporate interest in some of the inventory being measured.; NativeScript there is no company funding core engineering the way Google funds Flutter or Meta funds React Native, so keeping pace with new iOS and Android SDK releases depends on community bandwidth.
  • They diverge on capability: Adjust covers Install and event attribution, NativeScript covers True native rendering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adjust and NativeScript actually diverge.

Attributes where Adjust and NativeScript differ
AttributeAdjustNativeScript
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer attributed installOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mobile Development).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adjust

  • Install and event attribution
  • Fraud prevention
  • Audience builder
  • Automate
  • Datascape reporting
  • Data residency options

Only in NativeScript

  • True native rendering
  • Direct native API access
  • Angular and Vue support
  • CSS-like styling
  • Plugin marketplace
  • Webpack-based tooling

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adjust

  • An advertiser wanting fraud rejection applied before invoices are approved rather than clawed back afterwardsnot NativeScript
  • European organisations that need attribution data held in the European Unionnot NativeScript
  • Mid sized user acquisition teams that found the largest measurement partner's commitment level unaffordablenot NativeScript
  • Games publishers running spend across many networks who need one reconciled performance viewnot NativeScript

NativeScript

  • A team that wants native-rendered UI from JavaScript or TypeScript without learning Dart or React Native-specific APIsnot Adjust
  • An Angular shop that wants to reuse Angular syntax and skills for mobile UInot Adjust
  • A project that needs direct native API access from JavaScript without writing native bridge codenot Adjust
  • A cost-conscious team that wants zero licence spend and does not need vendor-backed enterprise supportnot Adjust

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adjust

  • The vendor is owned by AppLovin, an advertising network and game publisher, so the party measuring campaign performance has a corporate interest in some of the inventory being measured.
  • Pricing is per attributed install on an annual commitment, meaning a successful campaign raises the measurement bill proportionally and overage above the commitment is charged at a worse rate.
  • App Tracking Transparency removed deterministic iOS attribution for users who decline tracking, so a significant portion of iOS reporting is modelled and the interface does not always separate modelled from observed.
  • Fraud prevention, audiences and the analytics layer are priced as separate modules, so a comparison against a competitor quote is only valid if module scope is matched line by line.
  • Attribution history stays with the vendor, so switching partners breaks year on year comparisons and the cost of leaving rises with every year of data accumulated.

NativeScript

  • There is no company funding core engineering the way Google funds Flutter or Meta funds React Native, so keeping pace with new iOS and Android SDK releases depends on community bandwidth.
  • The plugin ecosystem is smaller and less consistently maintained than React Native or Flutter, so integrating newer native SDKs often means writing custom native bridge code.
  • Hiring is harder because far fewer developers know NativeScript than know React Native or Flutter, which lengthens recruitment and raises salary expectations for a niche skill.
  • Governance under OpenJS Foundation means no vendor roadmap commitment or SLA-backed support exists for teams that want a commercial support contract.
  • Its market share and job-posting volume have declined relative to React Native and Flutter over recent years, raising long-term maintenance risk for a multi-year product bet.

Pricing, plan by plan

Adjust

On request
  • Adjust$undefined/year
    • Annual commitment priced on attributed install volume, with fraud prevention and audiences as add on modules
    • Terms are negotiated and not published; mid market discounting is generally more available than at the largest competitor

NativeScript

Free
  • NativeScriptFree
    • MIT licensed, unlimited apps
    • No paid tier or enterprise edition exists
    • Community support via forums and Discord only

Which should you pick?

Choose Adjust if

  • You need install and event attribution.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want fraud prevention.
Adjust review

Choose NativeScript if

  • You need true native rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want direct native api access.
NativeScript review

Questions people ask

Is Adjust or NativeScript better?
Neither clearly leads. Adjust starts at On request and NativeScript at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adjust or NativeScript?
NativeScript has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Adjust and Free for NativeScript.
Does Adjust or NativeScript run on more platforms?
Adjust runs on iOS, Android, Web. NativeScript runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use NativeScript for free?
Yes. NativeScript has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adjust starts at On request.
What is Adjust best used for?
Adjust is most often used for an advertiser wanting fraud rejection applied before invoices are approved rather than clawed back afterwards, european organisations that need attribution data held in the european union, mid sized user acquisition teams that found the largest measurement partner's commitment level unaffordable, games publishers running spend across many networks who need one reconciled performance view. Of those, an advertiser wanting fraud rejection applied before invoices are approved rather than clawed back afterwards and european organisations that need attribution data held in the european union are not what NativeScript is typically brought in for.
What can Adjust do that NativeScript cannot?
Adjust covers Install and event attribution, Fraud prevention, Audience builder, Automate. NativeScript covers True native rendering, Direct native API access, Angular and Vue support, CSS-like styling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adjust: Does AppLovin ownership compromise measurement?

There is no public evidence of manipulation, but the structural conflict exists. Some advertisers exclude Adjust for that reason alone and it is a legitimate position.

NativeScript: Who owns NativeScript?

No single company. It originated at Telerik and Progress Software and is now governed as an OpenJS Foundation project with no commercial licence tier.

Adjust: How does it compare with AppsFlyer on price?

Generally more flexible for mid sized advertisers. Compare module scope, not headline rates, because attribution alone is rarely what you need.

NativeScript: Does it use a WebView like Ionic?

No. NativeScript compiles to genuine native UI components on both iOS and Android, not a WebView.

Adjust: Can data be kept in the EU?

Yes, European hosting is offered, which is a common reason for choosing it over United States based competitors.

NativeScript: Is there paid enterprise support?

No official vendor-backed enterprise support tier exists; support comes from the community and independent consultancies.

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