When evaluating mobile app development solutions, it's essential to consider factors beyond the typical "Cross-Platform vs. Native" comparisons by asking five key questions to determine the most suitable approach for your team. First, assess whether your team has the necessary in-house talent or if you need to hire for specific skills, such as Swift for native iOS development, or leverage cross-platform solutions like Ionic's Enterprise SDK, which allows web developers to build native apps using JavaScript. Next, decide between using enterprise or open-source platforms, each offering distinct advantages and challenges regarding cost, support, and project longevity. Consider the type of long-term partnership you seek with a vendor, including support services and the opportunity to influence the solution's roadmap. Evaluate the importance of maintaining design and UX consistency across teams and projects by choosing a solution that supports a universal UI library. Finally, anticipate how the chosen ecosystem will evolve over time, ensuring flexibility to adapt to new tools and frameworks, as exemplified by Ionic's approach of using web components compatible with multiple frameworks.