Native vs. cross-platform
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Native (Swift/Kotlin) |
Flutter |
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Codebases |
Two: one per platform |
One shared codebase |
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Team size |
Larger: iOS and Android specialists |
Smaller: one team covers both |
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Platform features |
Full, immediate access |
Very good, sometimes via plugins |
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Performance |
Best possible |
Excellent for most apps |
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Best for |
Hardware-heavy, platform-specific or very complex apps |
Most business apps, MVPs and fast iteration |
Neither is "better." It depends on your product, your existing code and your roadmap.
Three ways to add mobile capacity
1. One Flutter developer. Ideal if you're starting a new app or already use Flutter and need more hands.
2. A pair of native developers. One iOS and one Android engineer working alongside your current mobile team, keeping both platforms in step.
3. A full mobile team. iOS, Android and QA housed together in our Kathmandu office, working with your in-house design team. A people manager is included for every seven resources.
What to look for in a mobile hire
• Apps they've shipped to the App Store or Google Play.
• Experience with your backend stack: REST, GraphQL or Firebase.
• Comfort with automated testing and CI/CD for mobile.
• Attention to UI detail. Mobile users notice every misaligned pixel.
• Clear written communication for async collaboration.
We screen for all of these based on your requirements, so you don't spend time interviewing. Every new resource then comes with a 2-week free trial, so you can test their work on your real tasks before you commit.
Keeping your designers and developers in sync
Many clients keep design in-house and add offshore engineering. That works well with a shared design system in a tool like Figma, clear specs for each screen, and a short weekly design review during your overlap hour.
Need more mobile capacity? Contact Us to discuss iOS, Android or Flutter developers for your team.