The debate between cross-platform and native development is as old as the App Store itself. In 2025, the gap has narrowed significantly, but the choice is still critical for your product's success.
The Case for Flutter
Flutter's "write once, run anywhere" promise is more valid than ever. With Impeller rendering engine now standard, jank is virtually non-existent. For startups and B2B apps, the speed of development is unbeatable.
- Single Codebase: Reduce dev time by 40%.
- Hot Reload: Instant feedback loop for UI changes.
- Consistent UI: Pixel-perfect rendering on both iOS and Android.
When Native is Non-Negotiable
However, Native (Swift/Kotlin) still reigns supreme for:
- Heavy System Integration: Apps relying on ARKit, CoreML, or complex background tasks.
- Platform Fidelity: Apps that need to feel 100% at home on the OS.
- Performance Critical: High-end games or heavy computation.
Our Verdict
If you are building a data-driven app, e-commerce platform, or internal tool, go with Flutter. If you are building a next-gen AR experience or a utility that deeply integrates with the OS, stick to Native.