// our stack - FlutterFlow
FlutterFlow, native mobile apps, fast.
FlutterFlow is a visual development environment built on Flutter - Google's framework. It lets you create native iOS and Android mobile apps, and web apps, by composing the interface visually while generating clean, exportable Flutter/Dart code. It's the tool we use at ezacae for mobile projects - notably for clients like Giphar - when the goal is to ship a real native app quickly, with no compromise on quality.
Let's discuss your mobile project// why we chose FlutterFlow
Real native apps, not disguised webviews.
FlutterFlow is built on Flutter, Google's framework that compiles to native ARM code for iOS and Android. The apps it produces are performant, smooth and distributable through the App Store and Play Store. It's not a PWA, it's not a webview: it's a real native application.
Native iOS and Android apps
Flutter compiles to native code: FlutterFlow apps install and run like any iOS or Android app. Smooth performance, access to phone features (camera, geolocation, push notifications), distribution through the App Store and Play Store.
Flutter/Dart code export - no vendor lock-in
FlutterFlow generates clean Flutter/Dart code, exportable at any time. You can pick up the generated code to evolve it outside FlutterFlow, integrate it into a CI/CD pipeline or hand it over to Flutter developers. You're never locked into the platform.
Native Firebase and Supabase integration
Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions and Firebase Cloud Messaging are configured directly in the FlutterFlow interface, with no integration code to write. It's the most productive combination for mobile projects that need a fast go-live.
Connect to any REST or GraphQL API
For projects with a more structured backend - Xano, DRF, Node.js, Spring Boot - FlutterFlow connects via REST or GraphQL API calls configured visually. We use this combination on projects where the relational data model matters.
Rich, customisable UI
FlutterFlow offers over 200 ready-to-use UI components: lists, forms, maps, charts, tab navigation, bottom sheets, animations. Every property is configurable with granular control over styling. You can also import a theme from Figma to align the app with an existing brand guide.
One codebase, three deployment targets
The same FlutterFlow project can be deployed to iOS, Android and web. For most business apps, the three targets share the same codebase. This significantly reduces development and maintenance costs compared to separate native applications.
// when FlutterFlow is the right choice
The projects where FlutterFlow clearly ships faster.
Field business mobile apps
Field teams using an iOS/Android app to enter data, track interventions, take photos, fill in forms or consult information on the go. FlutterFlow covers these standard use cases with a user experience close to a traditional native app.
Mobile MVP and idea validation
Before investing in a full native build, FlutterFlow lets you build a functional V1 distributable through the stores to test the market. A real app - not a Figma prototype - in the hands of real users, in a short timeframe.
// concrete examples
What we deploy with FlutterFlow.
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Field app for Giphar (FlutterFlow + Firebase)
We built an iOS/Android mobile app for Giphar, a network of independent pharmacies, letting field teams manage their data on the go. FlutterFlow + Firebase for real-time data sync, authentication and file storage. Find the details in our case studies.
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Mobile app paired with a Xano backend
On projects with more complex business logic - business rules, relational data model, APIs exposed to multiple front-ends - FlutterFlow connects to Xano via REST API. The mobile side benefits from all the backend logic already built, without duplicating business rules.
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Mobile MVP to validate a market
Build a functional V1, submitted to the App Store and Play Store, to test adoption before investing in a full native build. FlutterFlow lets you ship this V1 in a few weeks rather than several months. If the product finds its market, the exported code can be picked up and extended.
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Push notifications and real-time sync
Firebase Cloud Messaging integrates natively in FlutterFlow to send push notifications on iOS and Android. Combined with Firestore, real-time data sync (order statuses, messages, alerts) is operational without dedicated infrastructure. For more complex orchestrations, n8n can trigger notifications from external events.
// limits to know
What FlutterFlow doesn't do well - and our recommendation.
A real learning curve
FlutterFlow is a visual development tool, not a turnkey solution aimed at non-technical users. Mastering Flutter concepts (widgets, state management, navigation) is still necessary to go beyond simple use cases. In expert hands, FlutterFlow is highly productive. Poorly handled, it can generate code that's hard to maintain.
Very specific needs = custom Flutter code
For very specific hardware integrations (complex BLE Bluetooth, proprietary SDK modules, advanced system interactions), FlutterFlow can hit its limits. You then need to write custom Flutter components in Dart, which requires Flutter development skills. It's doable, but it steps outside the purely visual mode.
Dependency on the Flutter ecosystem
FlutterFlow produces Flutter/Dart code. If Flutter evolves in an incompatible way (API changes, deprecations), the exported code may require updates. It's a risk inherent to any framework - Flutter is maintained by Google and very active - but it's a reality to factor into long-term projects.
// our recommendation
We use FlutterFlow for iOS/Android mobile projects where speed matters: field business apps, mobile MVPs, apps complementing a web product. For web applications, we favour WeWeb + Xano. FlutterFlow and WeWeb can coexist on the same project with a shared Xano backend. Check out our case studies to see these architectures in context.
// F.A.Q
Frequently asked questions about FlutterFlow
What is FlutterFlow and what is it used for?
FlutterFlow is a visual development environment built on Flutter (Google's framework) that lets you create native iOS and Android mobile apps, and web apps, without writing all the code. The drag-and-drop interface generates clean, exportable Flutter/Dart code. FlutterFlow is especially used for business mobile apps, mobile MVPs and projects where time-to-market is the priority.
Does FlutterFlow generate real native apps or webviews?
FlutterFlow generates real native apps built on Flutter. The apps are compiled to native code for iOS (ARM) and Android (ARM), delivering performance close to traditional native applications. This is not a webview. The app is distributed through the App Store and Play Store like any native app.
Can you export the source code from FlutterFlow?
Yes, it's one of FlutterFlow's major strengths. Full Flutter/Dart code export is available and gives you access to the generated source code. You can keep developing outside FlutterFlow, integrate into a CI/CD pipeline or evolve the app with Flutter developers. There is no vendor lock-in in the sense that your data and your code belong to you.
Which backends can you connect to FlutterFlow?
FlutterFlow integrates natively with Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions) and Supabase. For other backends, FlutterFlow connects to any REST or GraphQL API: Xano, DRF, Node.js, Spring Boot, etc. At ezacae, we use Firebase on the fastest projects, and Xano for projects that require a more robust relational data model.
Is FlutterFlow suitable for an enterprise business mobile project?
Yes, provided the requirements don't need access to very specific hardware or platform features. FlutterFlow covers common use cases very well: forms, lists, maps, photo capture, geolocation, push notifications, authentication, data management. For complex system integration needs (BLE Bluetooth, advanced NFC, proprietary SDK modules), custom Flutter components may be required.
What is the difference between FlutterFlow and React Native or native development?
FlutterFlow lets you build the vast majority of a mobile app visually, which considerably reduces development time. React Native and native development (Swift, Kotlin) offer more flexibility for very specific needs, but require more time and budget. FlutterFlow is our choice when time-to-market matters more than covering edge cases. For a mobile MVP or a standard business app, FlutterFlow is clearly more efficient.
Does FlutterFlow handle push notifications?
Yes, FlutterFlow natively integrates Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications on iOS and Android. Configuration is done directly in the FlutterFlow interface, without writing integration code. For projects with a Xano backend, notifications can be triggered via API calls from Xano to FCM.
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