Q1Is a cross-platform app as fast as a native app?
For most business apps, yes. Flutter compiles to native code and React Native's modern architecture runs smoothly on today's phones. The difference only shows in very graphics-heavy apps such as 3D games or advanced AR, where we would recommend native development.
Q2Flutter or React Native: which should I choose?
Both are excellent. In short:
- Flutter: best for custom, design-heavy UI and smooth animation, with one Dart codebase.
- React Native: best when you already use React or TypeScript on the web and want to share code or developers.
We recommend one after looking at your features, team and long-term plans.
Q3How much can I save with cross-platform development?
Because most of the code is shared, you avoid building and maintaining two separate apps. The real saving depends on how many native-only features you need. We show the comparison in your quote so you can decide with real numbers.
Q4Can a cross-platform app use the camera, GPS and Bluetooth?
Yes. Both frameworks have mature plugins for the camera, location, notifications, biometrics and Bluetooth. If a plugin is missing or limited, we write a native module in Swift or Kotlin.
Q5Will my app look like an iPhone app on iOS and an Android app on Android?
It can. We build a shared design system and adapt navigation, gestures, dialogs and typography to each platform's conventions, so users feel at home on both.
Q6Can you convert my existing native apps to Flutter or React Native?
Yes. We usually migrate screen by screen, so your users keep a working app during the transition. We start with the most-used flows and retire the old native code once each part is replaced.
Q7Can the same code also power a web app?
Partly. Flutter can build web and desktop versions, and React Native shares logic with React web apps. For SEO-heavy public websites, we usually recommend a separate web front end that reuses your APIs.
Q8Do you handle app store publishing for both platforms?
Yes. We prepare listings, screenshots and privacy details for both stores, submit the builds and manage the review process for Apple and Google.
Q9What is Kotlin Multiplatform and when should I use it?
Kotlin Multiplatform shares business logic such as networking, data and rules between iOS and Android while keeping fully native screens. It suits teams with existing native apps or apps that need a truly native interface.
Q10Can one cross-platform app support Arabic RTL and English?
Yes. Flutter and React Native both support right-to-left layouts and localisation, so one app can serve Arabic and English users with mirrored screens.
Q11How do you test a cross-platform app on both platforms?
We run automated unit, widget and end-to-end tests in CI, then test on real iPhones and Android phones of different sizes before every release.
Q12Do over-the-air updates break store rules?
Not when used correctly. JavaScript or content changes can be shipped with tools like EAS Update within Apple and Google's guidelines; native changes and new features still go through store review.