The cross-platform app development debate has been raging among Indian developers and business owners for half a decade. In 2025, both React Native and Flutter have matured significantly — but the "right" choice still depends on your specific use case, team, and timeline.
Performance
Flutter compiles to native ARM code, which gives it a consistent performance edge — particularly for animation-heavy, graphics-intensive applications. Flutter apps typically score 5-10% higher on benchmark tests than equivalent React Native apps.
React Native uses a JavaScript bridge (or the new JSI architecture) to communicate with native modules. The new Architecture (Fabric + TurboModules) dramatically narrows the performance gap — but Flutter still leads for gaming and media-heavy apps.
Developer Talent in India
React Native uses JavaScript/TypeScript — the most popular programming language in India by developer count. Finding React Native developers in cities like Calicut, Cochin, and Bangalore is significantly easier and less expensive than finding Flutter/Dart specialists. This matters enormously for Indian startups hiring on a budget.
UI Consistency Across Platforms
Flutter renders everything using its own Skia/Impeller engine — meaning pixel-perfect consistency across iOS and Android. React Native uses platform-native UI components, which means your app feels more "native" on each platform, but can look slightly different between iOS and Android.
Ecosystem & Libraries
React Native's npm ecosystem is vastly larger. Flutter's pub.dev library selection has grown rapidly but still lags behind — especially for niche integrations popular in India (local payment gateways, Aadhaar verification, UPI integration).
DBes Techno's Recommendation for Indian Businesses
- Choose React Native if: you have a JavaScript web codebase, need fast time-to-market, or require deep integration with Indian payment APIs and third-party services.
- Choose Flutter if: you need pixel-perfect custom design, high-performance animations, or are building a consumer app where visual polish is a competitive differentiator.
DBes Techno's mobile development team builds both React Native and Flutter apps from our Kerala headquarters. We help clients choose the right framework during discovery and deliver production-ready apps on time and budget.
