Migrating from Xamarin to .NET MAUI may sound challenging, but the right solutions can save you up to 50% of your time. In the latest Applandeo blog post, discover 4 tools to simplify the transition process and future-proof your app.
Migrating from Xamarin to MAUI (Multi-Platform App UI) can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right approach and tools, you can streamline the migration process and save a significant amount of time.
In this article, we’ll walk you through four essential tools that simplify Xamarin to MAUI migration, ensuring your target project is ready for MAUI apps. By the end of this guide, you’ll be well on your way to embracing the benefits that come with .NET MAUI apps, ensuring smooth functionality on desktop platforms and mobile platforms alike.
Let’s dive into the tools that will make your Xamarin to MAUI upgrade process more efficient and save you valuable development time.
Staying with Xamarin increases your business risk. With Microsoft officially ending support for Xamarin, relying on outdated technology means falling behind in an ever-modern and competitive market.
Think about it: an application that isn’t updated regularly will slowly lose relevance even among devoted users. Without migrating to .NET MAUI, your Xamarin apps will no longer meet changing market standards. With incompatibilities piling up with the changing requirements of Google and Apple stores, it will eventually be permanently removed.
In a business reality where platform performance and compatibility are pivotal, not migrating from Xamarin is not only inconvenient – but also it could cost you lost customers and revenue. By migrating your existing project to .NET MAUI, you are future-proofing your business, ensuring long-term and stable growth. If you’re not sure how to secure your app, check out our previous article, Xamarin Support is Over: What’s Next?, where we walk you through all the migration possibilities, step by step.
Keep moving forward. Otherwise, your applications will be left behind.
Migrating to .NET MAUI is now an essential task for your company. However, we understand that you may be reluctant to start this process. One of the biggest concerns holding you back from the migration is probably the time investment. Manual migration can be slow and tedious, especially for complex multi-platform apps. And your company can’t wait while critical deadlines wait around the corner.
After the deadlines (April 2025 for iOS projects; August 2025 for Android projects), Apple and Google stores will stop accepting updates for Xamarin-based apps. Outdated and unsupported Xamarin projects will face reduced visibility and disappear from the app stores. Inactivity on this issue can also negatively affect the developer’s entire account. If your company makes a living from apps, Xamarin’s end of support is a direct threat to your income and user trust.
The good news is that MAUI is based on the Xamarin fundamentals. Both frameworks share the same programming language and many common elements, making migration faster and cost-effective. Xamarin.iOS and Xamarin.Android are transforming into seamlessly integrated .NET for iOS and .NET for Android .NET ecosystems. At the same time, Xamarin.Forms is giving way to .NET MAUI, a powerful cross-platform framework designed to meet the demands of the modern mobile world.
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Do you want to keep your app alive in the store? Migrating from Xamarin.Native or Xamarin.Forms is critical. However, despite the many common features between these two platforms, migration can be a complex process that will consume time and resources. That’s where automation steps in, turning a difficult transition into a strategic advantage.
The sooner your company conducts the Xamarin to .NET MAUI migration, the faster your apps’ future will be secured.
Decided to speed up the Xamain to MAUI migration process? Great! Discover four tools that will simplify and speed up the transition to the new framework.
.NET Upgrade Assistant helps in streamlining the migration to the latest .NET versions. You’ll find it especially valuable if you need to move from Xamarin.Forms to .NET MAUI.
By automating repetitive tasks, .NET Upgrade Assistant reduces both complexity and the time required for implementation. Using this tool for .NET MAUI migration, your development team can focus on optimizing the apps rather than managing manual upgrades.
AI-based tools are revolutionizing your approach to migration. AI turns complex, time-consuming processes into a smooth and efficient transition. When transitioning from Xamarin to .NET MAUI, artificial intelligence can significantly reduce costs, minimize errors, and provide smoother upgrades.
Advanced artificial intelligence models such as OpenAI (ChatGPT), Claude, and Mistral can automatically translate old Xamarin code, generate documentation, and even create test cases. Their ability to instantly provide structured code output and manage large-scale workflows makes them invaluable for teams less familiar with .NET MAUI.
AI migration tools ensure faster deployment and reduce development bottlenecks. With these tools, you will get a future-proof and competitive application.
AI-based assistants that integrate directly with the IDE provide real-time suggestions, automate repetitive tasks, and reduce the risk of errors. That enables the development team to focus on delivering high-quality applications faster.
Standalone AI-based coding environments offer advanced capabilities such as full file generation and built-in AI chat. Workflows are becoming more efficient, and productivity is increasing like never before.
The most prominent tool is Cursor, but traditional industry giants such as Visual Studio and IntelliJ IDEA integrate similar AI capabilities. This makes intelligent coding assistance more accessible across platforms. If your company wants to stay ahead in software development, adopting an IDE with enhanced AI is a strategic step toward greater productivity and innovation.
Migrating to .NET MAUI compatible versions with the right tools brings a myriad of benefits that are sometimes surrounded by challenges. What topics should you consider before deciding on one of them?
Nevertheless, the above challenges should not outweigh the benefits you will experience after establishing the .NET MAUI project. While facing them, you will prepare your company for continuous success.
Every project is unique, with its own challenges—whether it’s the technology stack, the complexity, the number of external libraries, or even the quality and structure of the code. Yet, when it comes to tools designed to save time and streamline development, it’s crucial to step back and look at the bigger picture.
These tools can make a significant difference in your project’s timeline and overall efficiency. To help you visualize the potential impact, we’ve put together a comparison of different projects, each with its own distinct characteristics. By estimating how much time these tools could save under perfect conditions, we’re giving you a glimpse of how transformative these solutions can be for your business.
These figures are based on reference scenarios, and results will vary depending on the specific project. Explore how you can streamline your migration process with automated tools in the table below.
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Comparison of time savings in Xamarin.Forms vs. Xamarin.Native.
MAUI .NET framework is the next step of the lifecycle for Xamarin applications. With the tools you discovered by reading our blog post, you can make the process faster and more efficient.
However, the above review is just a quick rundown of tools able to replace Xamarin with .NET MAUI. If any of them particularly interest you, stay tuned—soon, we’ll release a detailed guide with practical examples of how these tools can streamline the migration process. Perhaps you will find among them a case twinned with your situation?
Need help already? Make an appointment for a consultation with our Applandeo experts. We will provide you with technical support during the development process to ensure a smooth transition to MAUI.
Don’t wait—start your migration journey today!
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