Quick answer: Flutter and React Native both build iOS and Android apps from one codebase. Choose Flutter for a highly custom, consistent design across platforms and strong performance out of the box. Choose React Native when your team already works in JavaScript or TypeScript, or when you want to share logic with a React web app. Key takeawaysBoth are mature, cross-platform frameworks used for production apps.Flutter (Google, Dart) draws its own UI, so designs look the same everywhere.React Native (Meta, JavaScript/TypeScript) suits teams and products already built on React. If you are planning a mobile app for iOS and Android, building two separate native apps is no longer the only option. Flutter and React Native let one team build both from a shared codebase. Both are good choices. The better one depends on your design, your team and your existing technology. Flutter vs React Native at a glance FlutterReact NativeCreated byGoogleMetaLanguageDartJavaScript / TypeScriptHow the UI is drawnIts own rendering engineNative platform componentsDesign consistencyIdentical look on every platformFollows each platform’s native feelShares code with webPossible, less commonNatural fit with React web appsHiringDart is more specialisedLarge JavaScript talent pool Both frameworks let one team ship an app to iOS and Android from a shared codebase. Need this built for your business? Tell us what you need. We reply within 2 business days. Book a free 30-min call Get a quote WhatsApp us When to choose Flutter Your app has a highly custom, branded design that must look identical on iOS and Android.You want smooth animations and consistent performance without much platform-specific tuning.You are starting fresh, without an existing React codebase. When to choose React Native Your team already works with JavaScript, TypeScript and React.You have a React web app and want to share logic and skills.You prefer the app to feel native on each platform. What matters more than the framework A clear first versionDefine the must-have features for launch and keep the rest for later.A solid backendAccounts, data and APIs, often built with Laravel or Node.js, matter as much as the app itself.Design for real usersTest the main journeys with people before building everything.A plan for updatesiOS and Android change every year; budget for ongoing maintenance. When native is still better: apps that depend heavily on the newest platform features or very specialised hardware may still justify separate native iOS and Android apps. Frequently asked questions Is Flutter faster than React Native? Both can deliver smooth apps. Flutter offers consistent performance out of the box because it draws its own UI; React Native performs well with good architecture and its newer native rendering approach. Which is cheaper to build with, Flutter or React Native? Costs are similar because both use one codebase for two platforms. Your team’s existing skills usually make the bigger difference. Can I switch from React Native to Flutter later? Yes, but it means rewriting the app’s interface code. It is better to choose carefully at the start based on your design and team. We help businesses plan and build mobile apps with Flutter and React Native. See our mobile app development and consulting services or get a free consultation.