Flutter vs React Native for Your Business

Flutter and React Native are the two leading ways to build one app that runs on both iOS and Android. Both are capable and widely used — the right choice usually comes down to your team, your priorities and the kind of app you're building. Here's a no-jargon comparison.

The quick version

Flutter (by Google, using the Dart language) renders its own UI, which gives very consistent visuals and smooth animations across devices. React Native (by Meta, using JavaScript/TypeScript) leans on native components and fits naturally with teams that already work in the React/JavaScript ecosystem.

Performance and UI

Both are fast enough for the vast majority of business and consumer apps. Flutter's self-rendered UI makes pixel-perfect, highly animated interfaces straightforward. React Native gives a very "native" feel and can drop down to native modules when needed.

Cost, hiring and maintenance

Either way, one shared codebase is cheaper to build and maintain than two native apps. If your team already writes JavaScript, React Native can shorten the learning curve. If you want a clean break from web baggage and consistent UI, Flutter is excellent. What matters most is the team's experience with the framework they're using.

What we use, and why

We build with Flutter because it lets us deliver polished, consistent apps quickly from a single codebase, backed by a secure Laravel backend. It's the framework behind our BurnOwl app. That said, the best framework is the one that fits your goals — we're happy to talk it through honestly.

Still not sure?

Tell us about your app and the team around it, and we'll recommend the approach that gives you the best result for your budget.