Xamarin provides full code reuse with C# and the ability to access native platform APIs, but developers must learn multiple platforms. Cordova allows developing with web technologies like HTML and JavaScript across platforms with low performance. Titanium uses native APIs for better performance than Cordova but has limitations on libraries and complex apps.

1. Cordova Vs Xamarin Vs Titanium
Xamarinisindeedanall-aroundmore powerful andcomprehensiveplatform,withsignificantly
bettertoolinganddebuggingexperiences.
In Xamarin, Youdon't needtolearnjustthe XamarintoolchainandC# - you still alsoneedtoknow
the iOSand Androidplatformsandappmodels(andWinPhone tooformanypeople).
WithCordova, minimal knowledgeof the mobile environments,are alreadycomfortablewith
javascript/html,andwhere successislessdependentuponperformance/responsivenessandvisual
"polish"of the UI.
Phonegap(Cordova)
Pros
 Small and simple native API sets enable easy porting to different environments.
 High reusability with HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. Anything written as a webpage can be
easily wrapped up as a native mobile application.
 Supports all platforms and operating systems which includes iOS, Android,
Windows Phone 8, Blackberry, Firefox OS and Ubuntu.
 Developers who are accustomed to HTML/CSS/JavaScript, find it easy to start
working with PhoneGap.

2. Cons
 Lower performance of apps as the original codes of the app remains that of a web app
and launches via a web browser. This means the performance of PhoneGap apps
doesn’t come close to native apps
 Too many fragmented libraries and frameworks at a very basic level
 User interface of app varies depending on the quality of Web View rendered
Xamarin
Pros
 Xamarin has TestCloud which allows you to test your apps automatically
 Provides 100% code reuse with Xamarin.Forms UI development using shared code base
and logic. This saves a lot of time and resources
 Supports patterns like MVC and MVVM
 Xamarin.Android supports Google Glass devices, Android Wear, and Firephone
 Learning curve is relative. If your team knows C#, it is comparitively easy to get started
with Xamarin
Cons
 Does not provide access to certain Android specific UI controls.
 Impacts load time as it has its own runtime
 Does not support sharing of codes outside Xamarin environment for native or HTML5
development
Titanium
Pros
 Better performance due to native API usage, which also gives access to elements and
features of iOS and Android
 The look and feel of Titanium apps are better than apps built on other platforms as the UI
is essentially native
 With Javascript, it ensures quick and easy development
Cons
 No support for third-party libraries
 Difficulty in developing complex applications
 Since it doesn’t use HTML5 and CSS, the animations and DOM elements are laggy and
less responsive