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React Native • Flutter • One Codebase

One codebase. Two platforms.
Half the cost.

Build for iOS and Android simultaneously with cross-platform app development. Ship faster, spend smarter, and reach every user — all from a single codebase built with React Native or Flutter.

iOS
Shared Code
Android

90%+

Code Shared

40%

Cost Savings

500+

Apps Delivered

8-12

Week Delivery

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Framework Comparison

React Native vs Flutter: which one is right for you?

Both frameworks deliver excellent cross-platform apps. Here is a detailed comparison to help you decide.

Criteria React Native Flutter
PerformanceNear-native (bridges to native components)Near-native (compiled to ARM code via Skia engine)
Community & EcosystemMassive — backed by Meta, huge npm ecosystemFast-growing — backed by Google, rich pub.dev packages
Learning CurveEasy if you know JavaScript/ReactModerate — requires learning Dart language
Hot ReloadFast Refresh — reliable and quickStateful Hot Reload — extremely fast
Native ModulesExcellent — direct access to native APIsGood — platform channels for native code
MaturitySince 2015 — battle-tested in productionSince 2018 — rapidly maturing, used by Google

Not sure which to choose? We evaluate your project requirements and recommend the best fit — no bias, just the right tool for your goals.

Cost Comparison

Save 30-40% with cross-platform development

Building two separate native apps means double the effort. Cross-platform gives you both platforms for a fraction of the cost.

Native Development

Separate iOS + Android apps

Development Teams2 separate teams (iOS + Android)
Codebase2 codebases to maintain
Estimated Cost₹15L - ₹30L
Timeline16-24 weeks
Ongoing Maintenance2x bug fixes, 2x feature updates

Cross-Platform Development

One codebase, both platforms

Development Team1 unified team
Codebase1 shared codebase (90%+ reuse)
Estimated Cost₹8L - ₹18L
Timeline8-14 weeks
Ongoing Maintenance1x updates for both platforms

Many Indian startups and businesses choose cross-platform to get both iOS and Android presence within a single budget cycle — especially effective for MVPs and Series A products.

Is cross-platform right for your project?

An honest assessment. Cross-platform is excellent for most apps — but not every app. Here is when it shines and when native is the better call.

Perfect for

MVPs & Startups

Validate your idea on both platforms quickly without doubling your burn rate.

Business & Enterprise Apps

Internal tools, CRMs, field service apps — performance is more than sufficient.

E-Commerce Apps

Product catalogs, payments, order tracking work identically across platforms.

Social & Community Apps

Chat, feeds, profiles, notifications — cross-platform handles these flawlessly.

On-Demand Service Apps

Ride-sharing, delivery, booking apps — Uber was built with React Native.

Content & Media Apps

News, streaming, podcasts — content-driven UIs are a natural fit.

Consider native instead

Heavy 3D Gaming

Games requiring Unity or Unreal Engine need native or dedicated game frameworks.

AR/VR Applications

Augmented and virtual reality apps need direct access to ARKit/ARCore at the lowest level.

Hardware-Intensive Apps

Bluetooth-heavy IoT controllers or custom camera pipelines benefit from native APIs.

Platform-Specific Features

Apps deeply tied to one platform's unique APIs (e.g., Apple Watch complications).

Even for these cases, a hybrid approach often works — cross-platform for 80% of the app with native modules for performance-critical parts.

Our Expertise

Deep experience across both frameworks

We do not just write cross-platform code — we architect apps that feel truly native on each platform.

500+

React Native Components Built

Reusable component library battle-tested across dozens of production apps

200+

Flutter Screens Shipped

Pixel-perfect custom UIs with smooth 60fps animations on both platforms

90%+

Avg Code Sharing

Shared business logic, API layers, and state management across iOS & Android

Native

Platform-Specific UI

iOS follows HIG, Android follows Material Design — native feel on both

Cross-platform apps we have built

Real projects, real results. A few examples of how cross-platform development delivered business value.

React Native

Multi-Vendor E-Commerce App

Launched on both platforms in 10 weeks

  • Razorpay & UPI integration
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Push notification campaigns
  • 50K+ downloads in first quarter
Flutter

Healthcare Appointment Platform

35% lower cost vs native estimate

  • Video consultation with WebRTC
  • Prescription & medical records
  • Multi-language support (EN, HI, TE)
  • HIPAA-compliant data handling
React Native

Field Service Management App

92% code reuse between platforms

  • Offline-first with sync queue
  • GPS tracking & route optimization
  • Photo documentation & signatures
  • Integrated with SAP backend

Cross-platform development FAQs

Should I choose React Native or Flutter for my app?

React Native is ideal if your team knows JavaScript/TypeScript or you need tight integration with an existing React web app. Flutter is the better choice for highly custom UIs with complex animations — its Skia rendering engine gives you pixel-level control. Both deliver near-native performance. We assess your project requirements, team skills, and long-term goals before recommending one.

Is cross-platform app performance comparable to native?

For 95% of business applications — yes. Modern cross-platform frameworks achieve 95-98% of native performance. React Native uses native UI components directly, while Flutter compiles to ARM machine code. Apps like Instagram, Shopify, and BMW all use React Native. Google Pay and Toyota use Flutter. The performance gap has become negligible for most use cases.

How much cheaper is cross-platform compared to building two native apps?

Typically 30-40% less. Instead of separate iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) teams maintaining two codebases, you have one team and one codebase. A native project estimated at ₹20-25 lakhs might cost ₹12-15 lakhs as cross-platform. Maintenance costs are also halved since bug fixes and features only need to be implemented once.

What percentage of code can actually be shared between iOS and Android?

In a well-architected cross-platform app, 85-95% of code is shared. This includes business logic, API calls, state management, navigation, and most UI components. The remaining 5-15% covers platform-specific code like native module bridges, platform-specific UI adjustments, and OS-level integrations.

How does maintenance work for cross-platform apps?

One of the biggest advantages. Bug fixes, feature additions, and updates are made once and deployed to both platforms simultaneously. You pay for one development effort instead of two. We also handle framework upgrades (React Native or Flutter updates), OS compatibility testing for new iOS/Android releases, and performance optimization.

Can we migrate our existing native app to cross-platform?

Yes, and there are two approaches: a full rewrite in React Native or Flutter (recommended for older apps), or an incremental migration where you replace individual screens one at a time while keeping the native shell. The incremental approach lets you ship improvements continuously without a big-bang relaunch. We help you evaluate which approach makes sense based on your existing codebase.

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