Framework evaluation
Comparing Flutter, React Native and native against your specific feature and performance requirements.
Cross-Platform App Development
Cross-Platform App Development: One Codebase, Both Platforms
We help you decide whether Flutter, React Native, or native development is the right call for your app, then build a single codebase that runs on both Android and iOS.
Platform decisions made before requirements are clear
Many teams pick a framework because a developer they know uses it, then discover mid-project that it doesn't suit their performance needs or feature requirements.
- Framework chosen based on developer familiarity rather than project requirements
- Underestimating cases where native modules are needed for specific device features
- Assuming cross-platform always means lower cost, without checking maintenance implications
- No plan for how design and code will be shared (or not) between platforms
A framework decision based on your actual requirements
We walk through your feature list, performance needs, timeline and team's existing skills before recommending Flutter, React Native or native development, and explain the trade-offs so you're making an informed call, not a default one.
What's included
Service components
Single codebase development
Building for Android and iOS from one codebase where cross-platform is the right fit.
Native module integration
Bridging to native code where a specific device feature needs it, regardless of framework chosen.
Design system for cross-platform
A shared UI component approach that still respects platform-specific conventions where needed.
Performance testing across platforms
Testing on both Android and iOS devices to catch platform-specific issues early.
Store submission for both platforms
Handling Play Store and App Store submission from the same build cycle.
Process
How we deliver it
- Step 01
Requirements & framework assessment
Reviewing feature list, performance needs and team skills to recommend Flutter, React Native or native.
- Step 02
Architecture planning
Deciding what's shared across platforms and what needs platform-specific handling.
- Step 03
Development
Building the shared codebase with native modules where required.
- Step 04
Cross-platform QA
Testing on Android and iOS devices separately since shared code can still behave differently per platform.
Outcomes
What you get out of it
Informed framework choice
A recommendation based on your requirements, not a default preference.
Faster time to market
One codebase for both platforms, where cross-platform is the right fit, cuts development time.
Consistent feature parity
Android and iOS versions launch with the same functionality, avoiding platform drift.
Native performance where it matters
Native modules used for specific features that need direct platform access.
Why D2S
Why teams choose us for this
- We recommend the framework that fits your requirements, including native if that's the better fit
- Experience across both Flutter and React Native, not locked into one technology
- Testing on both platforms separately, since cross-platform code doesn't guarantee identical behaviour
- Clear explanation of trade-offs before you commit budget to a framework
Industries
Sectors we work with
Startups & MVPsE-commerce & D2CHealthtechEdtechLogisticsMedia & content apps
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Is cross-platform always cheaper than native?
Usually cheaper upfront for apps that don't need heavy platform-specific features, but maintenance costs and performance trade-offs vary — we'll walk through this for your specific case.
02Should we choose Flutter or React Native?
It depends on your team's existing skills, performance needs and how much you might want to share code with an existing web app. We cover this comparison directly and can point you to our dedicated Flutter and React Native pages for engineering specifics.
03Can cross-platform apps access native device features?
Yes, through native modules bridged into the shared codebase; we scope this during architecture planning.
04Will a cross-platform app look native on both platforms?
We design with platform conventions in mind so the app doesn't feel obviously foreign on either Android or iOS.
05When would you recommend native over cross-platform instead?
When the app is heavily dependent on platform-specific performance or APIs that cross-platform frameworks handle poorly, we'll recommend native even if it costs more upfront.
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