Native applications are mobile apps built specifically for a single platform—either iOS or Android—using that platform’s native programming languages such as Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, or Java. Native apps deliver high performance, full access to device features (camera, GPS, sensors, Bluetooth), fast loading speed, and superior stability. They provide the best user experience and maximum optimization.

Hybrid applications, on the other hand, are built using cross-platform technologies such as Flutter, React Native, or Ionic and can run on both iOS and Android with a single codebase. Their main advantages include faster development, lower cost, easier maintenance, and quicker time-to-market. Although performance may be slightly lower compared to native apps, modern hybrid frameworks significantly reduce this gap.

Choosing between Native and Hybrid depends on business priorities: for maximum performance and premium UX, go with Native; for cost efficiency and fast delivery, Hybrid is the ideal solution.