React Native vs Flutter Comparison

React Native vs Flutter

The two leading cross-platform frameworks. React Native uses JavaScript; Flutter uses Dart. Both build iOS and Android apps from one codebase.

Comparison

Aspect	React Native	Flutter
Language	JavaScript	Dart
Backed by	Meta	Google
UI	Native components	Custom (Skia)
Performance	Great	Excellent
Learning curve	Easy for JS devs	Learn Dart

React Native Code

import { Text, View } from 'react-native';
export default function App() {
  return <View><Text>Hello!</Text></View>;
}

Flutter Code

Widget build(BuildContext context) {
  return Center(child: Text('Hello!'));
}

Which to Choose?

• React Native — if you know React/JavaScript.
• Flutter — for pixel-perfect UI and top performance.

FAQs

Which has more jobs?

React Native currently has more, but Flutter is growing fast. More in our Mobile Development guides.

Can both make iOS and Android apps?

Yes — that's the whole point of cross-platform.