Do you have an app idea you'd like to launch in the short term? Then a Flutter app might be the solution. Flutter is a hybrid app development platform developed by Google. With it, we can develop apps for both Android and iOS at lightning speed, without writing separate specific code for each platform....
Curious about the possibilities of Flutter development? Then get in contact with us.
What is Flutter?
Flutter is an open-source toolkit from Google for developing mobile applications, allowing you to create beautiful and fast apps for both iOS, Android, and the web, all from a single codebase.
A codebase is the entire collection of source code used to build a software application or program. It refers to the structure and organization of the code that forms an application. In the case of Flutter, "a single codebase" means you can use one set of source code to build apps for multiple platforms, instead of having separate codebases for each platform. This saves time and effort because you don’t have to develop and maintain the same functionality multiple times for different systems.
As a result, Flutter provides an efficient way to develop cross-platform apps, leading to faster development and lower startup and maintenance costs.
Flutter app or Native app?
A Flutter app is created in one solution, which can be exported to iOS, Android, desktop, and the web. A Flutter app can do almost everything just as well as a native app, but there are still some differences between Flutter apps and other techniques, such as when a Flutter app is suitable:
- When you want to launch an app in the short term
- When you want to develop both an iOS and Android app with a limited budget
- When you want to develop an app with a modern and flexible user interface
- When you want to quickly make updates and adjustments without long development cycles
A native app, on the other hand, is suitable when you:
- Want to achieve maximum performance, for example, for AI calculations
- Need full access to all platform-specific features and hardware
- Are developing a highly complex and graphically intensive app
- Want to offer the best user experience, specifically tailored to iOS or Android
Curious about which development technique is best for your app idea? Read our article: Technique: Native, PWA, or Flutter?
The advantages of Flutter development
Developing an app in Flutter offers some major advantages compared to a native app. We’ve listed the biggest benefits for you:
Cross-platform
One of the biggest advantages of Flutter over native development is the ability to use a single codebase for both iOS and Android. This means we can make optimal use of our time and resources by maintaining just one set of code. As a result, we can develop and launch apps faster.
Consistent UI and UX
Flutter offers a comprehensive set of customizable widgets that ensure a consistent user experience across different platforms. These widgets are designed to mimic native components, meaning that with Flutter, you can achieve almost the same look and feel as with native apps. Additionally, the consistent UI and UX provide a seamless experience for users, regardless of the device they use.
Develop a Flutter app with DTT
Our approach takes your project from a 'good idea' to a 'fully developed concept', ready for development. Step by step, we work together towards an effective solution that truly helps you move forward. Solidly structured with an eye on the future. This way, you stay at the forefront and can be sure that your solution will still run just as well in a few years.
At DTT, we develop app, game, and web solutions for all types of clients, including government agencies, multinationals, healthcare, NGOs, startups, investors, and SMEs. For example, we developed the Kantinescan for the Dutch Nutrition Center, allowing organizations to encourage healthy food choices in their canteens and corporate restaurants. We also developed Operation Z.U.I.V.E.R. for the Hollands Kroon municipality, an Augmented Reality (AR) game where players conquer areas by cleaning up litter. Lastly, we developed the Spare Rib Express Driver app, allowing delivery drivers to easily receive and deliver orders. Curious about how we work? Read more about our process.
Flutter app developer in the heart of Amsterdam
As a Flutter app developer, we embrace digital diversity and a wide range of clients. In the vibrant center of Amsterdam, a team of more than 60 passionate professionals works daily to bring unique and versatile projects to life. From small startups to large multinationals, we give each assignment the same dedication and care, which distinguishes us in delivering outstanding digital solutions.
Unsure about the right development technique?
Do you want to create an app or are you still unsure about the right development technique? Then get in contact with us. During our preliminary process, we offer independent advice tailored to the right development technique. By working out different development techniques in a budget based on an open calculation, the cost differences between development techniques are transparently made concrete.
