Comparison
| Flutter | React Native | Native (Kotlin / Swift) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codebase | One (Dart) | One (JavaScript/TypeScript) | Two separate |
| UI | Custom, consistent across platforms | Uses native components | Fully native |
| Performance | Very good | Good, native modules if needed | Best |
| Team skills | Dart | React/JS web developers adapt quickly | Platform specialists |
| Best for | Custom-designed apps, MVPs | Teams that already know React | Camera, Bluetooth, heavy graphics, platform-specific features |
| Relative cost | Lower | Lower | Higher |
How to decide
- List must-have device features; if several are deep platform features, consider native for those parts.
- Check team skills; hire for what you can maintain.
- Decide whether Android and iOS launch together.
- Prototype the riskiest feature first.
- Remember you can add small native modules to a cross-platform app.
A hybrid approach
Many products use a cross-platform app with a few native modules for special features. You pay native rates only for that portion. See our rates and engagement models.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flutter or React Native cheaper?
They are similar; the right choice usually depends on existing skills and the design you need.
Will a cross-platform app feel less polished?
Well-built apps feel native to most users; extreme performance or platform-specific behaviour is where native wins.
Which should a startup MVP use?
Usually cross-platform, to reach both platforms with one team and a lower budget.
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