Ionic React

Ionic enables web developers to build cross-platform apps using just one codebase. In addition to open source offerings, Ionic helps teams build apps via support, enterprise-specific functionality, and DevOps services.

What is Ionic Framework?

Ionic React uses open web standards and built-in browser capabilities, so it's compatible with any of the millions of web libraries out there.

What is Ionic React?

More than just the UI toolkit - it's a complete app building platform.

The Ionic Platform

See all Ionic components in action using the embedded demo app.

UI Components

Example of Ionic Card component alongside actual code

IonCard

Ionic implements all native animation/gesture details so you can focus on building your app.

Gestures & Animations

Ionic implements all native animation/gesture details so you can focus on building your app.

Swipe to Close Modal

Rich page transitions out of the box, using routing that's familiar to React devs.

Routing/Navigation

Ionic React apps are automatically set up for unit and integration testing with Jest, React Testing Library, and a small suite of utilities for testing Ionic-specific concepts.

Testing

Ionic React provides first class PWA support and recommends Zeit for hosting.

Progressive Web Apps

Capacitor builds upon lessons learned from Cordova, React Native, and others to provide a modern native runtime tool. "Code once, configure everywhere" means that Cap embraces native project management and tooling. By not creating custom tooling that breaks easily, it's easier to update and manage native projects over time.

Capacitor

React Native is a great tool for building mobile apps. There are some differences though. Many React libraries don't support RN, RN does not officially support PWAs, and Facebook does not offer dedicated support. For developers looking to build a PWA as well as mobile (and desktop), Ionic React is the way to go.

React Native Comparison

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