Is Kotlin Multiplatform better than React Native or Flutter?

When comparing Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), React Native, and Flutter, the “better” choice depends on what you need for your project. Here’s a simple breakdown:

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1. Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)

• What is it?
  KMP lets you write shared code for business logic across platforms (like Android, iOS, web, and more). However, the UI for each platform needs to be written separately using native tools.
• Best for:
  Teams who want to keep their app’s native look and feel while sharing logic like API calls or database handling.
• Pros:
• Excellent for Android developers (since it’s Kotlin-based).
• Seamlessly integrates with native iOS and Android projects.
• No performance compromises because the UI is fully native.
• Cons:
• UI development still needs to be done separately.
• Smaller community compared to Flutter or React Native.

2. React Native

• What is it?
  React Native allows you to write your app’s UI and business logic in JavaScript (or TypeScript) and run it on both Android…