What is Flutter and why should I use it for my app?+
Flutter is Google's open-source UI toolkit for building natively compiled apps for iOS, Android, web, and desktop from a single Dart codebase. It uses its own rendering engine (Impeller), which means pixel-perfect UI on every platform without relying on platform widgets. If consistent design quality and fast cross-platform delivery matter, Flutter is usually the right choice.
Flutter vs React Native — which should I choose?+
Flutter gives better UI consistency and performance, while React Native has a larger ecosystem and JavaScript familiarity. We recommend Flutter when pixel-perfect design, animation-heavy UIs, or desktop/web targets matter. React Native when you have an existing JavaScript team or need deep native module access quickly. We build in both — we'll tell you honestly which fits your project.
How much does Flutter app development cost?+
A Flutter MVP typically costs $3,000–$8,000 covering both iOS and Android. A full cross-platform product with auth, payments, and admin dashboard runs $8,000–$20,000. Enterprise apps with complex integrations start from $50,000+. Flutter's single-codebase approach usually saves 30–40% compared to building separate native apps for each platform.
Can Flutter apps access device hardware like camera and GPS?+
Yes. Flutter has a rich plugin ecosystem (pub.dev) covering camera, GPS, biometrics, Bluetooth, push notifications, in-app purchases, and more. For anything not covered by an existing plugin, we write platform-specific channels in Swift or Kotlin that Flutter calls directly — giving you full native hardware access when needed.
How long does Flutter app development take?+
A Flutter MVP typically takes 8–14 weeks from discovery to launch. Because one codebase covers both iOS and Android — and both can be submitted to their stores simultaneously — Flutter projects run 20–30% faster than building two separate native apps for the same feature set.
Do Flutter apps perform as well as native apps?+
Yes. Flutter compiles to native ARM code and uses its own Impeller rendering engine — it doesn't bridge to platform widgets. In benchmarks and real-world use, Flutter apps match native performance for the vast majority of use cases. The only edge case is very deep OS-level integrations, where native still has a slight advantage.
