React Native and Flutter app development in Nashville, TN
Choosing between frameworks is the first real decision in any React Native and Flutter app development in Nashville, TN project. Both frameworks are mature and widely used by major companies. Global McClien Software Solutions builds mobile apps in both frameworks. We recommend the framework that fits your app, not the one we simply prefer building in.
Which framework is more popular right now, React Native or Flutter?
Flutter has been gaining ground on React Native in recent years. Both frameworks remain widely used today. The right choice for your app depends on your specific goals, not on which one is trending.
- In a global developer survey, Flutter adoption among mobile developers grew from 30% in 2019 to 46% in 2023, while React Native usage declined from 42% to 35% over the same period. Statista, cross-platform mobile framework survey, 2023
- 9.4% of developers reported using Flutter and 8.4% reported using React Native, placing both among the most-used frameworks. Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2024, 2024
Which companies actually trust React Native and Flutter in production?
Large, well-known companies run production apps in both frameworks. That real-world track record matters more than raw popularity numbers when you are choosing a framework for a business app.
- React Native is used in production by Meta's Facebook and Instagram, Microsoft Office and Teams, Amazon Shopping and Alexa, Shopify, and Wix. React Native official Showcase, 2026
- Flutter is used in production by Google Pay, Google Ads, BMW, Toyota, eBay Motors, and The New York Times. Flutter official Showcase, 2026
| React Native | Flutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Overflow 2024 usage share | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| Example production apps | Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft Teams, Amazon Shopping | Google Pay, Google Ads, BMW, Toyota |
Is Nashville a good base for hiring or partnering with a cross-platform app team?
Yes, Tennessee has a sizable, well-paid software development workforce. The state's tech sector has been adding jobs quickly. Nashville businesses have solid local options for app development partnerships as a result.
- Tennessee employs 16,560 software developers with an annual mean wage of $113,410. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates — Tennessee, May 2023
- Tennessee was one of the five states with the biggest gains in net tech employment during 2024, alongside Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and New Jersey. CompTIA, State of the Tech Workforce 2025, Published July 2025 (2024 data)
Should a Nashville business choose React Native, Flutter, or build natively instead?
The best framework depends on your app's platform priorities and your long-term maintenance plans. Flutter has been gaining share on iOS specifically. That matters most if your app is iOS-first. Our team weighs both frameworks, plus native options, before recommending an approach for your React Native and Flutter app development in Nashville, TN project.
- Flutter's share of new iOS apps tracked on the App Store grew from roughly 10% in 2021 to nearly 30% by 2024. Google Developers Blog, citing Apptopia data, 2024
- Flutter has surpassed 1 million monthly active developers globally, with over 90,000 developers participating in Flutter Meetups across more than 60 countries. Google Developers Blog, 2024
- React Native fits well when you need deep integration with existing JavaScript or React web code.
- Flutter fits well when you want one visual codebase across iOS, Android, and web.
- Flutter-specific project details are on our Flutter service page at /services/flutter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can one app really run on both iOS and Android from the same codebase?
Yes, that is the core purpose of both React Native and Flutter. Most of the code is shared, with only a few platform-specific pieces written separately.
Does Global McClien Software Solutions specialize in one framework over the other?
No, Global McClien Software Solutions builds production apps in both React Native and Flutter. The framework is chosen based on your app's requirements, not on a house preference.
How do we know whether to pick React Native or Flutter for a new app?
The decision comes down to your team's existing skills and your app's platform priorities. A short discovery conversation with a development partner usually settles it quickly.
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