Native vs Cross-Platform in 2026: When the Performance Gap Actually Matters
In 2026, the debate around native vs cross-platform mobile development is no longer about which is better. It’s about when the performance gap actually matters.
For most applications, cross-platform frameworks like Flutter and React Native deliver performance that is nearly indistinguishable from native. In fact, industry estimates suggest that around 85% of applications are well-suited for cross-platform development, with only a small segment requiring native-level optimisation.
