When clients need mobile apps that work on both iOS and Android, the conversation inevitably turns to cross-platform frameworks. Our answer is consistently Flutter, and here’s why.
The Performance Reality
Flutter compiles to native ARM code. There’s no JavaScript bridge, no interpretation layer. The app you ship is genuinely native in performance terms. We’ve built complex, animation-heavy applications that run at 60fps on mid-range devices.
This isn’t theoretical—it’s measured reality from apps in production with millions of users.
Developer Productivity
Dart is a joy to write. Hot reload makes iteration instant. The widget system is logical once you understand it. The tooling is mature, with excellent IDE support, debugging, and profiling.
A single codebase means features ship simultaneously on both platforms. Bug fixes apply everywhere. Designer specifications translate directly to code.
The UI Advantage
Flutter’s approach to UI—rendering everything itself rather than wrapping native components—sounds like a downside until you see the benefits. Pixel-perfect consistency across platforms. Custom UI that doesn’t fight the framework. Animations that work identically everywhere.
For brands that care about their visual identity, this consistency is invaluable.
Where Flutter Shines
Flutter excels at:
- Consumer apps with custom UI
- Products requiring rapid iteration
- Teams wanting single-codebase efficiency
- Applications with complex animations and interactions
It’s not perfect for everything—deep platform integration or apps that must feel exactly like stock iOS/Android might need native development. But for most products, Flutter is our clear recommendation.