Cross-Platform App Development
Flutter & React Native App Development
Want your app on both Google Play and the App Store without paying for two separate apps? Cross-platform frameworks like Flutter and React Native let one team build one codebase that runs on Android and iPhone — usually faster and at lower cost, with performance that suits most business apps.
What cross-platform development means
With native development you build two apps: one in Kotlin for Android and one in Swift for iOS. With cross-platform development you write most of the app once and ship it to both stores. Modern frameworks compile to real native apps — they are not just a website inside an app — so for most business apps users can’t tell the difference.
“Hybrid app” is the older term for this idea (often web-view based). Today Flutter and React Native are the two leading options, and both are used by large companies in production. See native vs hybrid app development for the full trade-offs.
Flutter or React Native?
| Flutter | React Native | |
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| Language | Dart | JavaScript / TypeScript |
| UI approach | Draws its own widgets — pixel-consistent on both platforms | Uses native components — feels platform-native |
| Strengths | Custom, animated UI; consistent design | Shares skills/code with React web apps |
| Good fit | Brand-heavy consumer apps, MVPs | Teams with existing React/JS code |
We recommend one after scoping. Full breakdown: Flutter vs React Native.
Our Flutter & React Native services
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New cross-platform apps
One app for Android and iOS, from MVP to full product.
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Migration
Move two ageing native apps to a single maintainable codebase.
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Native modules
Bridge to device features the framework doesn’t cover out of the box.
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Backend & admin
APIs and a web admin panel shared by both apps.
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Dual-store release
Google Play and App Store publishing from one release process.
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Maintenance
Framework upgrades, OS updates and new features.
Is cross-platform right for your app?
| Choose cross-platform when… | Consider native when… |
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| You need Android and iOS from the start | The app is a game, AR or heavy 3D experience |
| Budget and time-to-market matter | You need deep platform features (widgets, watch apps) |
| The app is mostly forms, lists, maps, payments and chat | Complex animation or media processing is the core |
| One team should maintain one codebase | You will only ever ship on one platform |
Apps we’ve shipped to both stores
Rentido, GoFev, Pupstin and Makaan24 are live on both Google Play and the App Store.
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Rentido
Ride booking · cab & bike rentals
Android & iOS
An Ola/Uber-style mobility app for booking affordable cab and bike rides, or renting a cab by the hour or day — with a separate partner app for drivers.
- Instant ride booking
- Live driver tracking
- Hourly & daily rentals
- Driver partner app
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GoFev
Ride booking · car, auto & bike
Android & iOS
An affordable ride-booking app offering car, auto and bike rides with fixed fares and zero bargaining.
- Car, auto & bike rides
- Fixed fares, no bargaining
- Live ride status updates
- Saved places & ride history
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Pupstin
Pet matchmaking · social
Android & iOS
A pet matchmaking and social discovery app where pet parents create profiles, swipe through nearby pets, match and chat. Built for Pankaj Sharma, the creator behind the BakLol Video YouTube channel.
- Pet profiles
- Swipe-to-match discovery
- Chat after a match
- Premium membership
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Makaan24
Real estate · buy, sell & rent
Android & iOS
A property app to buy, sell and rent homes, plots and commercial spaces across India, with verified listings, favourites and a built-in EMI calculator.
- Property search & filters
- Detailed listings with photos
- Favourites
- Mortgage / EMI calculator
How a cross-platform project runs
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Scope & framework choice
Features, integrations and the framework that suits them.
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Design system
Shared components that respect Android and iOS conventions.
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Build
One codebase, with platform-specific tweaks where needed.
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Test on both
Real Android phones and iPhones every sprint.
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Release
Play Store and App Store submissions together.
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Evolve
Ship updates to both platforms at once.
Flutter and React Native app development cost
The biggest saving comes from building and maintaining one codebase instead of two. Exact cost still depends on roles, features and integrations — see app development cost in India.
Real clients. Real experiences.
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“In starting I was a little confused that I should go with them or not. But they convinced me to take their services… and now I want to recommend Gotech to everyone. They are so supportive and helpful at any time of the day.”
Neha SoodGoogle review -
“I highly recommend Gotechdigi & big thanks to Rahul… they help you a lot to promote your business. Rahul is a very helpful person, he has very good knowledge and lots of creative ideas!”
Ria KGoogle review -
“GoTech Digi is an amazing company. Employees are so professional and are also good listeners. I was grateful to hand over my project to GoTech Digi — they completed the project on time and with responsibility.”
Akanksha SharmaGoogle review
FAQs
Questions, answered
Is Flutter better than React Native?
Neither is better for every project. Flutter suits custom, design-heavy UI; React Native suits teams already using React. We recommend after scoping.
Are cross-platform apps slower than native apps?
For most business apps the difference isn’t noticeable. For heavy graphics, AR or games, native is usually better.
Can a cross-platform app use the camera, GPS and payments?
Yes. Common device features are supported, and native modules cover anything else.
Hybrid app aur cross-platform app same hai?
Similar idea, different generation. “Hybrid” often meant web-view apps; Flutter and React Native produce real native apps from shared code.
Can you take over an existing Flutter or React Native app?
Yes — after a code review we can fix, upgrade and extend it.
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