If you are planning a mobile app, you have probably heard the same question over and over. Should you use React Native or Flutter? I have built apps with both, and I can tell you there is no single winner. The better choice depends on your team, your budget, and what your app needs to do.

In this post I will explain both tools in simple words, compare them on the things that matter, and help you choose without the confusion.

What Is React Native?

React Native is a framework made by Meta (the company behind Facebook). It lets you build iOS and Android apps using JavaScript or TypeScript. If you already know React for the web, you will feel at home very quickly.

The big idea is simple. You write your app once, and React Native turns your code into real native parts on each phone.…