Flutter or Native Development

Why I'm Not Using Flutter: A Summary

• Native apps are faster than cross-platform apps, as seen in the case of Notion's redesign using native components.
• Native apps look better than cross-platform apps, and can achieve a nicer interface using native tools.
• Cross-platform development means compromising on functionality, as third-party providers may not implement new features immediately.
• React Native may be a good choice for companies with in-house JavaScript developers, but hiring separate iOS and Android teams is costly.
• Building cross-platform apps may not be necessary for all businesses, as iOS users are more willing to pay for apps than Android users.
• Developing and maintaining multiple platforms using Flutter may not be worth the effort, as different platforms have different design UI paradigms.
• For freelancers working on small MVP projects, Flutter may be a good choice for cross-platform development.
• Projects developed using cross-platform tools may have a limited lifespan and may eventually need to be rewritten into native solutions.
• Airbnb found that it was cheaper and better to support native development over React Native.
• There is a multi-platform approach using Kotlin for business logic and Swift UI/Kotlin for user interface, which is not truly cross-platform.
• It is important to understand why cross-platform development is necessary before choosing a tool.
• For the best user experience, sufficient resources, and cost, native development is the best choice.