# NativeScript Preview

> Preview NativeScript on your device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nativescript.preview.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nativescript.preview.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.nativescript.preview.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** nStudio LLC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 67,475
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (149 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-27
- **First published:** 2022-08-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 114 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nativescript.preview.android)
- **Website:** [https://nativescript.org](https://nativescript.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nativescript.org/privacy-policy](https://nativescript.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

NativeScript Preview is a powerful Chrome extension that enables developers to preview NativeScript applications directly on their devices. It supports a wide range of native UI elements including buttons, switches, and sliders, along with advanced features like rich charts and data visualization interfaces. This tool streamlines the development and testing process by providing real-time visual feedback, ensuring apps perform and display as expected across different devices. Perfect for developers seeking a smooth and efficient workflow for building native mobile applications with NativeScript.

## Rankings

- #264,109 — Overall
- #6 — preview

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `org.nativescript.preview.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find NativeScript Preview innovative and useful for prototyping and studying mobile apps, appreciating improvements and technology. However, many face frequent crashes, freezes, and login issues that disrupt the user experience. Problems with QR code scanning and app instability across multiple devices and OS versions are commonly reported. Despite its potential, the app often requires troubleshooting like reinstalling, highlighting ongoing stability and functionality challenges.

### Pros

- Good for studying and prototyping mobile applications.
- Improved performance with faster boot-up and hot reloading.
- Innovative and easy to use with cool technology.
- Allows previewing mobile apps effectively when functioning properly.
- Active development and improvements by the NativeScript team.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and freezes, especially during sign-in and after scanning QR codes.
- Login features (GitHub and Google) are unreliable or not working, hindering usability.
- The app is unstable on various Android versions and devices, including Samsung Galaxy models and Android 13.
- Issues with scanning preview QR codes and certain UI elements not functioning correctly.
- Repeated problems require uninstalling and reinstalling to temporarily fix issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nativescript.preview.android)