React Native vs. Flutter: Which Framework Should You Choose?

In the world of mobile app development two frameworks have emerged: React Native and Flutter. Both have their pros and they are popular among developers for building cross platform mobile apps. If you’re a user trying to decide which one to use for your next project here’s a quick comparison to help you out.

Aspect	Flutter	React native
Performance	– Uses JavaScript language. – Native components for rendering can be faster. – Performance can be inconsistent due to the JavaScript bridge.	– Uses Dart language. – UI components rendered directly using Skia graphics library. – Smooth and consistent performance. – Generally faster out of the box than React Native.
Development Experience	– JavaScript ecosystem integration makes it easier for web developers to switch. – Hot Reload allows real-time changes without rebuilding the whole app. – Large community and many libraries for faster development.	– Hot Reload available, enabling seamless development. – Growing community with great documentation. – Built-in widgets that provide many customizable UI components.
UI Customization	– Uses native components, giving apps a native look and feel. – Requires third-party libraries for UI customization. – UI may not be consistent across platforms without additional work.	– Uses its own widgets, ensuring consistent UI across platforms. – Highly customizable widgets. – Built-in Material Design and Cupertino widgets for following platform guidelines.
Ecosystem and Community Support	– Backed by Facebook. – Larger community and more third-party libraries. – More job opportunities and resources for developers.	– Backed by Google. – Rapidly growing community. – Fewer libraries and plugins compared to React Native, but increasing. – Strong support from Google.
Learning Curve	– Easier for developers with JavaScript experience. – More resources and tutorials. – Quicker to pick up for web developers familiar with React.	– Requires learning Dart, a language unfamiliar to many developers. – Comprehensive documentation from Google. – Takes longer to adapt to for new Dart
Stability and Maturity	– More established framework. – Proven in production. – Used in many large apps.	– Newer framework. – Rapid improvements. – Increasing adoption by big companies for production.
Integration	Better for new apps	Easier with existing apps
Industry Adoption	Google, Alibaba, BMW	Facebook, Instagram, Tesla