It’s a question we still hear a lot—and honestly, the answer depends on what kind of app you're building.
A few years back, native apps definitely had the upper hand when it came to speed and smooth performance. They were built specifically for iOS or Android, so naturally they could tap into every feature and run super efficiently.
But now? Cross-platform tools like Flutter and React Native have come a long way. Most day-to-day apps—think eCommerce, service booking, productivity tools—run just as smoothly with cross-platform development. Unless you're building something like a heavy 3D game or complex AR experience, you probably won't even notice a difference.
In fact, businesses love cross-platform because it helps them launch faster, maintain easier, and save costs.
So… is the speed difference still a dealbreaker? Or is it time we let go of that old belief?
We'd love to hear your take. Have you worked with both? Noticed any real performance issues?