The Choice Dilemma
Every mobile app project starts with this question — build separate native apps for iOS and Android, or use a cross-platform solution? In 2026, this choice has become even more complex with the maturity of Flutter and React Native.
Native Development: Swift + Kotlin
Advantages:
- Maximum performance and smooth animations (60+ FPS)
- Full access to the latest OS features immediately after release
- Best integration with platform design guidelines
- Fewer dependencies and simpler debugging
Disadvantages:
- Double development time and budget (2 teams or 2 codebases)
- Harder to maintain feature parity between platforms
Cross-platform: React Native and Flutter
React Native — ideal if you already have a JavaScript/TypeScript team. Meta actively develops and uses it in their apps (Facebook, Instagram).
Flutter — Google's solution with Dart language. Faster rendering because it doesn't use native components but draws everything itself.
Advantages:
- Single codebase for both platforms — 40-60% time savings
- Hot reload for faster development
- Easier to find developers (JavaScript is more popular than Swift)
Our Recommendation
Choose Native if: building games, AR/VR apps, or need maximum performance (fintech, real-time data).
Choose Cross-platform if: MVP or business app where functionality matters more than the last FPS.
Devs.lv offers both — we evaluate your project and recommend the optimal approach.