Had to choose between React Native (faster development) and native iOS/Android (better performance) for healthcare app.
THE DECISION
Built native iOS first, Android later.
Healthcare app needed reliable performance for symptom checker – couldn't afford crashes
70% of target users on iOS based on existing user analytics
Native allowed better integration with health data APIs
Team had stronger native iOS experience
Better performance
Access to native health APIs
Higher quality
Android users (30% of market)
Longer development time
Two codebases to maintain
iOS launch successful with 4.7 star rating. Android launched 4 months later with feature parity. Native decision proved right when we needed custom health integrations.
Choose technology based on product needs, not developer convenience. Quality over speed for healthcare.