Build Once, Run Everywhere with Cross-Platform Apps
Create powerful mobile applications that work seamlessly across iOS, Android, and web platforms with a single codebase, reducing development time and costs.
What is cross-platform or hybrid mobile app development?
Cross-platform (or hybrid) mobile app development is an approach that allows you to build mobile applications that run on multiple platforms—primarily iOS and Android—using a single codebase. Instead of developing separate native apps for each platform, cross-platform frameworks enable developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms, significantly reducing development time, effort, and costs.
Popular cross-platform frameworks like React Native, Flutter, and Xamarin use different strategies to achieve this. React Native uses JavaScript and renders native components, Flutter uses Dart and compiles to native code, while Xamarin uses C# and .NET to share business logic across platforms. These frameworks bridge the gap between web technologies and native mobile development, allowing you to leverage platform-specific features while maintaining code reusability.
The result? Faster time-to-market, lower development costs, easier maintenance, and consistent user experiences across all platforms—all while maintaining near-native performance and access to device features.
How native apps and cross platform apps differ
Let's differentiate the two types of apps, see if one is better than the other, and decide on the right type according to your business model.
The native app development process involves programming languages and tools designed for one specific platform. For instance, Objective-C and Swift help create iOS apps; Java, C/C++ and Kotlin are optimal for Android solutions; C# and Visual Basic are used for Windows Phone.
Cross-platform development creates a single application that runs identically on multiple platforms. It uses intermediate programming languages like HTML and CSS that helps you cover several end devices at reduced costs.
The hybrid approach has some drawbacks as well, such as the complicated code of hybrid apps may result in underperformance. Also, when iOS and Android platforms are updated, the app may take a significant time to adjust to the platforms.
Our cross-platform app development services
React Native development
Build native-like mobile apps using React Native, leveraging JavaScript and React to create high-performance applications for iOS and Android.
Flutter development
Create beautiful, fast mobile apps with Flutter's single codebase, delivering native performance and stunning UI across all platforms.
Xamarin development
Develop cross-platform apps using C# and .NET, sharing code across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms for maximum efficiency.
Ionic development
Build hybrid mobile apps with web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, wrapped in a native container for app store distribution.
Progressive Web Apps
Create PWAs that work across all devices and platforms, offering app-like experiences without app store downloads.
Code sharing & optimization
Maximize code reuse across platforms while maintaining native performance and platform-specific optimizations.
What makes us different
Our cross-platform development team combines expertise in React Native, Flutter, and Xamarin to build efficient, scalable applications. We understand the trade-offs and best practices for cross-platform development, ensuring your app performs well on all platforms while maximizing code reuse and minimizing costs.
- Single codebase for iOS, Android, and web platforms
- Faster development and reduced time-to-market
- Lower development and maintenance costs
- Consistent user experience across all platforms
- Access to native device features and APIs
- Easy updates and maintenance with shared codebase
- Expert knowledge of React Native, Flutter, and Xamarin
- Platform-specific optimizations when needed
Tools & technologies
Cross-platform development toolkit
Building cross-platform applications with industry-leading frameworks and tools to deliver exceptional results
Cross-Platform Frameworks
Programming Languages
Backend and Database
UI and UX Tools
Agile cross-platform development methodology
Our proven development process ensures your cross-platform app is built efficiently, tested thoroughly, and launched successfully across all platforms with ongoing support.
Planning & Requirements
We analyze your business needs, define app features, and choose the best cross-platform framework for your project requirements
Design & Wireframing
Our designers create platform-agnostic wireframes and prototypes that work seamlessly across iOS, Android, and web
UI/UX Design
We craft intuitive, responsive interfaces that adapt beautifully to different screen sizes and platforms while maintaining consistency
Development
Our developers build your app using the chosen cross-platform framework, maximizing code reuse while ensuring native performance
Testing & QA
We conduct comprehensive testing across iOS, Android, and web platforms to ensure quality, performance, and consistency
Launch & Support
We help publish your app to App Store and Play Store, and provide ongoing maintenance and updates across all platforms
Frequently asked questions
Cross-platform development allows you to build mobile apps that work on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, web) using a single codebase. This reduces development time and costs while maintaining native-like performance and user experience.
The best framework depends on your project requirements. React Native is great for JavaScript developers, Flutter offers excellent performance with Dart, and Xamarin is ideal for .NET developers. We'll help you choose the right framework based on your needs, team expertise, and project goals.
Cross-platform apps share code across platforms, reducing development time and costs by up to 50-70%. While native apps may have slightly better performance, modern cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter deliver near-native performance. Cross-platform is ideal for most business apps, while native is better for apps requiring maximum performance or platform-specific features.
Yes, cross-platform apps are designed to work on both iOS and Android from a single codebase. We ensure your app follows platform-specific design guidelines and performs well on both platforms, with platform-specific optimizations when needed.
Development timelines vary based on complexity and features. Cross-platform apps typically take 30-50% less time than building separate native apps. A simple app may take 2-3 months, while more complex applications can take 4-6 months. We provide detailed timelines after understanding your project scope.
Yes, we can integrate native device features and APIs into cross-platform apps. Most frameworks support native modules and plugins, allowing access to camera, GPS, push notifications, biometrics, and other platform-specific features when needed.
Cross-platform development typically costs 30-50% less than building separate native apps. Pricing depends on complexity, features, and requirements. After a consultation, we provide a transparent estimate tailored to your project. Most cross-platform apps range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.
Yes, we provide ongoing maintenance, updates, and support for cross-platform apps. With a shared codebase, updates can be deployed to all platforms simultaneously, making maintenance more efficient and cost-effective than managing separate native apps.
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