diff --git a/template/package.json b/template/package.json
index 4cf5e43c..91e77eea 100644
--- a/template/package.json
+++ b/template/package.json
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "react": "18.1.0",
-    "react-native": "0.70.5"
+    "react-native": "0.70.6"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@babel/core": "^7.12.9",