Choosing the right technology is one of the most important decisions when building a mobile app. As an app development company in Delhi, we get this question every week. Here is a simple, practical comparison.
Quick Comparison
| Flutter | React Native | Native (Kotlin/Swift) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One codebase for Android & iOS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Development cost | Lower | Lower | Higher |
| Performance | Near-native | Near-native | Best |
| UI consistency | Excellent | Good | Platform-specific |
| Best for | Most business apps | Teams with web/React skills | Heavy graphics, hardware features |
When to Choose Flutter
Flutter is ideal for startups and businesses that want a beautiful app on both platforms quickly. Delivery apps, booking apps, e-learning apps and e-commerce apps work extremely well with Flutter.
When to Choose React Native
React Native is a great choice if you already have a React web app or a team familiar with JavaScript. It allows sharing logic between web and mobile.
When to Choose Native Development
Go native when your app depends heavily on device hardware, complex animations, AR, or high-performance gaming. It costs more because you build two separate apps.
What About the Backend?
Every app needs a backend — APIs, database and an admin panel to manage users, orders and content. Popular choices are Laravel, Node.js and Firebase.
Our Recommendation
For about 80% of business apps we build, Flutter offers the best balance of cost, speed and quality. But every project is different — we always recommend after understanding your goals.
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