Cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter and React Native let one team ship to both iOS and Android, reducing cost and time to market. Native development (Swift, Kotlin) gives the deepest access to device features and the best performance for demanding apps.
Questions to ask
- Does the app rely on heavy graphics, AR or advanced hardware features?
- How quickly do you need to launch on both platforms?
- Who will maintain the app long-term?
For most business apps, cross-platform is the pragmatic choice; for performance-critical products, native still wins.
