Mobile Frameworks
Cross-platform mobile frameworks compared — JavaScript, Dart, and web-to-native approaches for iOS and Android.
alternativas (4)
★ Expo
Ideal para: React Native with great DX
React Native platform with managed workflow — OTA updates, EAS Build, and a rich SDK for camera, notifications, and more.
- +Best RN DX
- +EAS Build
- +OTA updates
- −Some native modules need dev client
React Native
Ideal para: React teams going native
Meta's framework for building native apps with React — share logic with web, access native APIs via community modules.
- +Huge ecosystem
- +React skills transfer
- +Native modules
- −More setup without Expo
Flutter
Ideal para: Custom UI on both platforms
Google's UI toolkit with Dart — custom rendering engine, fast hot reload, and consistent UI across platforms.
- +Consistent UI
- +Fast hot reload
- +Strong performance
- −Dart ecosystem
- −Larger app size
Capacitor
Ideal para: Web app to mobile shell
Ionic's native runtime for web apps — wrap your existing web UI in a native shell with access to device APIs.
- +Reuse web code
- +Simple bridge
- +Ionic ecosystem
- −WebView performance limits
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| Alternativa | Language | Cross-platform | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★Expo | JavaScript / TS | iOS + Android | RN apps with fast iteration |
| React Native | JavaScript / TS | iOS + Android | React web teams |
| Flutter | Dart | iOS + Android + web | Pixel-perfect custom UI |
| Capacitor | JavaScript / TS | iOS + Android | Existing web apps |
Expo is the default starting point for React Native — managed workflow, EAS Build, and OTA updates. React Native bare when you need full native control. Flutter for custom UI with Dart and a single rendering engine. Capacitor to ship an existing web app in a native shell. Pair with Backend as a Service and Auth Providers for backend and login.