Application Development in 2025

a. Native, Hybrid, or Web Apps?

Mobile usage continues to skyrocket, but the way apps are built has evolved:

• Native Apps (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android): Great for performance but costly.

• Hybrid Apps (React Native, Flutter): Cost-effective and nearly native in feel.

• Progressive Web Apps (PWAs): Web-based, installable apps that work offline and are cheaper to maintain.

In 2025, many businesses are favoring PWAs and hybrid apps for their flexibility, speed, and affordability.

b. Cross-Platform Development Tools

Flutter, React Native, and Ionic dominate the market due to their ability to deliver high-performance apps across Android and iOS with a single codebase.