Mobile
React Native vs Flutter
Cross-platform mobile development frameworks compared for real-world production use.
| Dimension | React Native | Flutter |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript/TypeScript | Dart |
| UI Rendering | Native components | Custom rendering (Skia) |
| Performance | Near-native | Near-native (slightly better) |
| Hot Reload | Yes | Yes (faster) |
| Ecosystem | Huge (npm) | Growing (pub.dev) |
| Web Support | Limited | Good |
When to Use Each
When to Use React Native
- Team already knows React/JavaScript
- Need to share logic with a React web app
- Leveraging large npm ecosystem
- Apps with standard UI patterns
When to Use Flutter
- Custom, pixel-perfect UI designs
- Performance-critical animations
- Starting fresh with no existing codebase
- Need web + mobile + desktop from one codebase
Our Verdict
React Native if your team knows JavaScript/React. Flutter for pixel-perfect UI and performance-critical apps.