NativePHP vs Flutter

Build native mobile apps without learning a new language. Use the PHP and Laravel skills you already have.

Quick comparison stats

~50MB
NativePHP Download
3GB+
Flutter SDK + Tools
0
New Languages to Learn
1
Dart Required for Flutter

Developer Experience Comparison

See how NativePHP simplifies mobile development compared to Flutter.

NativePHP

Use your existing PHP/Laravel skills
No need to learn Dart or Flutter's widget system
~50MB total download
Just add Xcode and Android Studio
Leverage Laravel ecosystem
Eloquent, Blade, Livewire, and thousands of packages
Easily share code with your web app
Reuse your PHP models, services, and business logic

Flutter

Must learn Dart programming
A completely new language and paradigm
3GB+ SDK download
Plus Flutter SDK, Dart, and Android SDK
Separate ecosystem
pub.dev packages, different from your backend
Slow first builds
First flutter run downloads and compiles extensively

Native Features Built In

Access powerful device capabilities with simple PHP facades

All accessible via simple PHP facades like Biometrics::prompt()

Size & Speed Comparison

SDK Download Size

NativePHP
~50MB
Flutter SDK
1,640+MB
Flutter + Tools
3,000+MB

Flutter requires the Dart SDK, Flutter framework, and often Android SDK components

Minimum App Size

NativePHP
~30MB
Flutter
4+MB

App size varies widely based on bundled features, assets and platform optimizations

First Boot Time

NativePHP
~5s
Flutter
10-15s

Cold start after fresh install

Getting Started

Compare the setup process side by side

NativePHP Setup

$ composer require nativephp/mobile
$ php artisan native:install
$ php artisan native:run

That's it. Your app is running.

Flutter Setup

# Download & extract Flutter SDK (~1.6GB)
$ export PATH="$PATH:/path/to/flutter/bin"
$ flutter doctor
$ flutter create my_app
$ cd my_app && flutter run

First run downloads Dart SDK and compiles the engine...

Use What You Know

Why learn a new language when you can build mobile apps with PHP?

NativePHP (PHP)

<button
    wire:click="increment"
    class="btn btn-primary"
>
    Count: {{ $count }}
</button>

Flutter (Dart)

ElevatedButton(
  onPressed: () {
    setState(() {
      _count++;
    });
  },
  child: Text('Count: $_count'),
)

Supercharge with Bifrost

Bifrost is our first-party Continuous Deployment platform that integrates tightly with NativePHP. Get your apps built and into the stores in minutes , not hours.

  • Cloud builds for iOS & Android
  • Automatic code signing
  • One-click App Store submission
  • Team collaboration built-in

Ready to Try NativePHP?

Skip learning Dart. Build native mobile apps with the PHP skills you already have.