Cross-platform development is more powerful than ever. With the ability to deploy apps on iOS, Android, and beyond using a single codebase, it’s a smart approach for businesses looking to save time, reduce costs, and maximize reach. But like any strategy, your success depends on the tools you use—and not all frameworks are created equal.
At our agency, clients often ask, “Which framework do you use to build mobile apps?” It’s a fair question—and the answer depends on the project. In this post, we’ll break down the best frameworks for cross-platform development in 2025 and explain why we use them (and when we don’t).
What Makes a Cross-Platform Framework “Best” in 2025?
The best cross-platform frameworks aren’t just trendy—they’re proven, supported, and adaptable. We look for tools that deliver:
- Strong native performance: Apps should feel fast and fluid on every device.
- Native-like UI/UX: Users expect platform-specific polish, even from shared codebases.
- Developer experience and productivity: A good framework should speed up delivery, not slow it down.
- Community and ecosystem: Active support and third-party tools make a big difference.
- Scalability and maintainability: The framework should evolve with your app—not become a limitation.
With these factors in mind, let’s look at the frameworks we rely on—and why.
Our Top Cross-Platform Frameworks (And Why We Use Them)
Flutter
Flutter, backed by Google, continues to be one of the most versatile frameworks for cross-platform development in 2025. It’s built on the Dart language and compiles to native ARM code, which means excellent performance and pixel-perfect design across platforms.
We turn to Flutter when clients need a visually rich app or want to go from idea to MVP quickly. The UI is consistent across devices, and its widget-based architecture allows for a high degree of customization. Flutter also supports web and desktop targets, making it a future-friendly choice.
Why we use it: Flutter is ideal for startups, MVPs, and consumer-facing apps where design matters just as much as function. It’s fast, modern, and flexible—perfect for ambitious timelines without sacrificing quality.
React Native
React Native, created by Meta, remains a go-to choice for many mobile apps in 2025. It uses JavaScript and React to build native-feeling apps with a large ecosystem of libraries, plugins, and community support.
We often use React Native when building data-driven apps, social platforms, or real-time communication tools. It plays well with third-party integrations and allows for selective use of native code when performance or platform-specific features demand it.
Why we use it: React Native is proven, widely adopted, and easy to scale. If your team already uses React for the web, it’s also a natural extension—making developer handoffs and future updates easier.
.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI)
.NET MAUI, Microsoft’s evolution of Xamarin, has grown into a strong contender for enterprise-grade cross-platform apps. It’s built for .NET developers and allows for code sharing across mobile, desktop, and even web.
We recommend MAUI for companies already invested in Microsoft technologies—or when an app needs to run across mobile and desktop with a shared backend.
Why we use it: MAUI is a great fit for internal business tools, enterprise apps, or scenarios where your mobile app needs to share logic with desktop software or a centralized API. It’s robust, secure, and built for long-term support in corporate environments.
How We Choose the Right Framework for Your App
We don’t force every project into the same mold. The right framework depends on your app’s purpose, audience, tech stack, and future plans.
Here’s how we guide that decision:
- If your priority is speed to market with a polished UI, we often recommend Flutter.
- For feature-rich apps with lots of integrations, React Native tends to be the best fit.
- When you’re developing internal tools or already use .NET, MAUI makes the most sense.
- If your app needs to be embedded in an existing platform or handle highly specialized tasks, we’ll consider custom builds or hybrid frameworks.
The key is finding the technology that matches your business goals—not just the latest trend.
Tech You Can Grow With
In cross-platform development, choosing the right framework isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a strategic one. The framework you choose today will shape how easily you can grow, maintain, and improve your app tomorrow.
That’s why we take a thoughtful, case-by-case approach when selecting tools for each project. You don’t have to know which framework is best—we’ll help you find the right one based on what you’re building and where you want it to go.
If you’re planning a mobile app in 2025 and want to build something scalable, stable, and future-ready, let’s talk. We’re here to help you build with confidence—from framework to finish.