The debate on native vs cross-platform development must have got you totally confused. Native offers many benefits such as incredible performance and all native functionality while cross-platform reduces the cost and time of development. As research indicates, most developers prefer going native and are not tempted by a cross-platform shortcut, yet the tools like Xamarin, PhoneGap and Robo VM are getting more popular every day. We hope this infographic will not take a lot of your time, but will help you weigh up the pros and cons of each alternative and decide which way to go.