Comparison2 min readBy Dezső Mező · Published .mdReact NativeFlutter
For a JS-heavy team and a CRUD-style product, React Native wins on velocity. For a team that wants pixel-identical UI across platforms and can invest in Dart, Flutter wins on consistency.
React Native fits when
- Your team knows React/TypeScript already
- You want to share logic with the web product
- You need flexibility with the native layer (bridging, third-party modules)
- You use Expo for OTA updates
Flutter fits when
- Pixel-perfect UI identity across iOS + Android is the main goal
- You can afford to build Dart expertise on the team
- You lean heavily on custom graphics / animations
- You want a self-contained UI toolkit without platform styling quirks
| Factor | React Native | Flutter |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 60 FPS normal, New Arch (Fabric) closes the gap | Skia-rendered UI is consistently fast on both platforms |
| Team velocity | JS/TS devs productive in a week | Dart learning curve adds 2-4 weeks |
| Native bridging | Mature, well-documented TurboModule pipeline | Platform channels, slightly less ecosystem depth |
| OTA updates | Expo EAS Update = same-day deploys | Code-push not first-party; third-party only |
| Web code sharing | Direct (React web + RN) | Flutter Web exists but is a separate target |
| 5-year ecosystem bet | Meta + large community | Google + large community |
What to take away
- React Native · Your team knows React/TypeScript already
- React Native · You want to share logic with the web product
- React Native · You need flexibility with the native layer (bridging, third-party modules)
- Flutter · Pixel-perfect UI identity across iOS + Android is the main goal
- Flutter · You can afford to build Dart expertise on the team
- Flutter · You lean heavily on custom graphics / animations
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