Ortem Technologies

    Mobile App Development

    Cross-Platform App Development Company

    One Codebase. iOS & Android. Flutter & React Native.

    Ship a high-quality app to both the App Store and Google Play from a single codebase. US-managed team, 8–12 week MVPs, 40–60% lower cost than building native twice.

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    Why Cross-Platform?

    Flutter & React Native

    The two leading cross-platform frameworks. Flutter for pixel-perfect UI and top-tier performance, React Native for JavaScript ecosystem integration. We're expert in both.

    One Codebase, Two Stores

    Ship to the App Store and Google Play from a single codebase. 80–95% shared code means faster features, fewer bugs, and half the maintenance overhead.

    Native Performance

    Modern cross-platform frameworks compile to native code — not a web view. Your users get smooth 60fps animations and native hardware access without knowing it's cross-platform.

    40–60% Cost Savings

    One team, one sprint cycle, one QA pass — across both platforms. Cross-platform cuts development cost by 40–60% versus separate native builds, with no quality compromise for most apps.

    Flutter vs React Native

    Flutter

    • Google-backed, Dart language
    • Pixel-perfect UI on iOS & Android
    • Best for animation-heavy apps
    • Fastest rendering via Skia/Impeller
    • Growing ecosystem, Material 3
    • Also compiles to web & desktop

    React Native

    • Meta-backed, JavaScript/TypeScript
    • Shares code with React web apps
    • Massive npm ecosystem access
    • Best if team knows JavaScript
    • New Architecture (JSI) for speed
    • Expo for faster iteration

    Not sure which to pick? We'll help you decide — at no charge — based on your product requirements and timeline.

    What We Build

    Startup MVPs (validate fast, iterate faster)
    Consumer marketplace & social apps
    FinTech & payments apps
    On-demand delivery & logistics
    Healthcare & patient engagement apps
    Enterprise field service tools
    EdTech & e-learning platforms
    Internal business tools & portals

    Cross-Platform Development FAQ

    What is cross-platform app development?

    Cross-platform app development means building a single codebase that runs natively on both iOS and Android. Frameworks like Flutter and React Native compile to native code, so the app looks and performs like a native app — without the cost of maintaining two separate codebases. For most mobile products, cross-platform delivers 80–95% of native performance at 40–60% of the cost.

    Flutter or React Native — which should I choose?

    Flutter (Google/Dart) gives you pixel-perfect UI consistency across platforms, faster rendering, and better performance for animation-heavy apps. React Native (Meta/JavaScript) integrates more easily with existing web codebases, has a larger ecosystem, and is the better choice if your team already knows JavaScript. We build both and help you choose based on your product requirements, existing tech stack, and team.

    How long does cross-platform app development take?

    A cross-platform MVP covering core features typically takes 8–12 weeks — roughly 30–40% faster than building two native apps separately. A more complex app with custom integrations, real-time data, and payment flows takes 14–18 weeks. We work in two-week sprints so you see a working build on both iOS and Android throughout development.

    Is cross-platform development cheaper than native iOS and Android?

    Yes, significantly. Building native iOS and Android separately means maintaining two codebases, two sets of engineers, and two release cycles. Cross-platform development shares 80–95% of the codebase across both platforms, reducing development cost by 40–60% and ongoing maintenance cost by a similar margin. For startups validating an idea or companies with budget constraints, cross-platform is almost always the right starting point.

    When Does Native Make More Sense?

    Cross-platform covers 90% of apps. But if you need deep Apple ecosystem integration (ARKit, Core ML, HealthKit at the metal), or advanced Android hardware access (Camera2, Wear OS, Android Auto), native is worth the investment. We build native iOS and Android too — and help you choose the right approach.

    Ready to Ship on iOS & Android?

    Tell us about your project. We'll scope it, pick the right framework, and give you a transparent proposal — within 48 hours.

    Also see: Flutter Development · React Native Development · Mobile App Development