So without much delay, letâs quickly get into the details.Comparative Analysis: React Native App Development Vs. Flutter App DevelopmentIntroduction in a NutshellReact Native: React Native was officially released in March 2015 and its latest version is 0.63.React Native is a framework employed for creating native-like applications.This free and open-source framework is developed by Facebook.React Native App Development has been leveraged by giants like Facebook, Skype, Tesla, Instagram, Pinterest, Bloomberg, Wix, SoundCloud, etc.Flutter:Flutter was developed by Google in Dec 2018 and its latest version is Flutter 1.22.It is a portable UI toolkit employed for the creation of natively-compiled applications across mobile, desktop, and the web.This too is a free and open-source platform.Today, being as young as just 2 years, Flutter app development is preferred by Google for Google Ads app, by Alibaba for Xianyu app, by Hamilton Musical for Hamilton app, and also by eBay, BMW, Square, etc.Platform Supported by EachReact Native:Android, iOS, Mac, Linux, Google Fuchsia, and Windows.Flutter:Android, Android TV, Windows, iOS, tvOS, and macOS.Key Features to ConsiderReact Native:Code-sharingFast-refresh propertyModular and intuitive architectureSupport to NPM librariesBetter AccessibilitySupport to CocoaPodsUI-focused designStrong community to supportStable, tried, and testedFlutter:Code-sharingHot-reloadingHigh-level customization possibleHas its own rendering engineEasy access to Native features and SDK- Software Development KitGrowing community to supportScalable and FlexibleGood Widget libraryHuge support for automated testingPerformance ExpectationsReact Native:Comparatively, React Native is less performant than Flutter.
The use of JavaScript Bridge for communicating between native modules and the involvement of third-party libraries results in lower performance in this framework.
Besides, elements like Slowlog can also be utilized for setting performance timers for tracking performance issues and resolving them.Flutter:Flutter, by default, has native modules available and so, it doesnât need a bridge for communicating between the native modules.
The Skia graphics library is used during Flutter app development which enables the UI to be redrawn every time with every single change in the app view.
Consequently, even at 60 FPS, Flutter performs much efficiently.UI Components and Ability to CustomizeReact Native:React Native comes with just a few basic but outstanding components that are adaptive to a platform, like a slider, button, or a loading indicator.
However, there are plenty of 3rd party components available in this framework; but using them requires extra effort and time of the React Native Developers.Flutter:Flutter comes with its own set of rich customizable widgets and they are rendered and managed by the graphics engine of Flutter Framework.