Mobile App Development: Native vs Cross-Platform

The mobile app development landscape has evolved significantly, presenting developers with multiple pathways to create exceptional mobile experiences. Native development remains the gold standard for performance-critical applications, offering direct access to platform-specific APIs and optimal performance. iOS development with Swift and Android development with Kotlin provide unmatched access to platform features and the best possible user experience. However, cross-platform solutions have matured considerably. React Native, backed by Meta, allows developers to write once and deploy to both platforms while maintaining near-native performance.