Desarrollo de un prototipo móvil multiplataforma para servicios turísticos en Cuenca, Ecuador, basado en la evaluación de tecnologías actuales

Abstract

The digital transformation of the tourism sector demands scalable and high-performance technological tools. This study addresses the development of a cross-platform mobile application for tourist information management, proposing an architecture optimized for geolocation and real-time data management. The main objective was to identify and validate the most efficient technology for map rendering and content synchronization. Methodologically, an experimental design was applied in two phases: first, a comparative evaluation of leading frameworks (Flutter, React Native, Xamarin, and Ionic) based on performance metrics (launch time and CPU consumption); and second, the implementation of a functional prototype using the selected technology. The results determined the technical superiority of Flutter, which recorded a launch time of 1.27 seconds and stable rendering at 110 FPS, overcoming the latency limitations of hybrid approaches. As a practical result, an application with Clean Architecture and Supabase-based Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure was developed, validating that the cross-compiled approach allows for fluid user experiences and robust data management, comparable to native development but with greater cost efficiency.