iOS, Android, or Cross-Platform: How to Choose the Right Architecture
The most common question at the start of a project: “What should we choose — iOS, Android, or cross-platform?”
And in most cases, it’s the wrong question.
Why this decision is often made incorrectly:
- following trends;
- focusing only on development cost;
- ignoring future load;
- not considering scalability;
- thinking about tech instead of the product.
The Right Question
Not “what to choose,” but:
- what problem the product solves;
- who the audience is;
- how it will scale;
- what load is expected.
Technology is a consequence, not a starting point.
When to Choose Native Development
- complex UX and animations;
- high performance requirements;
- deep device integration (camera, Bluetooth);
- maximum control needed.
Native (Swift / Kotlin) provides full control and top performance.
When Cross-Platform Makes Sense
- fast launch;
- limited budget;
- shared logic across platforms;
- MVP or startup stage.
Flutter / React Native reduce time and cost.
The Core Trade-Off
Cross-platform:
- faster to launch;
- lower cost;
- limitations at scale.
Native:
- higher cost;
- longer development;
- maximum flexibility.
Our Approach
We don’t choose a single option forever.
- MVP — cross-platform;
- growth — hybrid or transition;
- complex products — native.
Architecture should evolve with the product.
Common Mistake
Either building a complex native system too early or staying on cross-platform for too long.
Both slow down growth.
Technology Stack
- iOS (Swift);
- Android (Kotlin);
- Flutter / React Native;
- Backend (Node.js);
- API.
Business Value
- the right start;
- cost control;
- scalability;
- flexibility.
Architecture is not a tech choice. It’s a growth strategy.
Not Sure What to Choose?
We select architecture based on your product — not trends.