One of the first technical decisions in mobile app development is choosing between native and cross-platform development. This decision affects cost, timeline, performance, scalability, maintenance, and user experience. For founders and businesses, the question is usually simple: Should the app be built separately for iOS and Android, or should one shared codebase be used for both? The answer depends on the product goals. What Is Native App Development? Native app development means building separate apps for each platform. For iOS, developers usually use Swift or Objective-C. For Android, developers usually use Kotlin or Java. This means the business may need two separate codebases: One for iOS One for Android Native apps are built specifically for the platform, which can provide strong performance and access to platform-specific features. What Is Cross-Platform App Development? Cross-platform development allows developers to build one app that works on both iOS and Android.…