Flutter: Google's creation, known for its unified codebase for iOS and Android. It boasts hot reload for real-time changes and offers a wide range of widgets, top performance, and visually appealing UIs.
React Native: From Facebook, uses JavaScript and React for cross-platform mobile app development. It offers a single codebase, native-like performance, a strong community, and rapid development potential.
Native Development (Kotlin/Swift): Building separate apps for Android (Kotlin) and iOS (Swift) allows for native performance, full access to platform-specific features, and the best user experience. Ideal for high-performance apps and leveraging specific platform capabilities.
| Factors | Flutter | React Native | Kotlin/Swift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Good; efficient rendering with a dedicated graphic engine called Skia | Good; might have slight overhead | Excellent due to direct device feature access |
| Development Time | Reduced due to code reuse | Reduced due to code sharing | Longer due to separate codebases |
| UI/UX | Focuses on consistent UI/UX | Aims for native look and feel | Complete control over platform-specific designs |
| Community and Ecosystem | Growing community and ecosystem | Larger community; established ecosystem | Well-established, platform-specific ecosystems |
| Platform-Specific Features | Relies on plugins for some functionalities | Integrates platform-specific features | Direct access to platform-specific functionalities |
| Learning Curve | Uses Dart, accessible to web developers | Uses JavaScript and React, familiar to web developers | Requires learning platform-specific languages |
| Development Cost | Potentially lower due to code reuse | Lower due to code sharing | May be costlier due to separate codebases |
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