Ionic Framework vs React Native

Comparing the features of Ionic Framework to React Native

Feature
Ionic Framework
React Native

Capability Features

Android Support
CLI Installation
Cloud Build & Deploy
Community Driven
Component Customization
Core Native Components
ViewTextImage
Cross-platform UI
Custom Dev Client
Custom Plugin API
Custom Styled Inputs
Documentation and Tutorials
Enhanced Accessibility
Expo Go App
File-based Routing
Fine-grained Focus Control
Ionic CLI
iOS Support
JavaScript Support
Keyboard & Touch Input
Light & Dark Mode
macOS Support
Module Ecosystem
50
Multi-Option Selection
Multi-Thumb Sliders
Native API Access via Plugins
Native Code Rendering
Native Look and Feel
Native Module Integration
On-Device Hot Refresh
Open Source Features
Performance Optimization
Platform Agnostic APIs
Programmatic Control
Progressive Web App Support
RTL Direction Support
Screen Reader Accessibility
UI Components
SliderAlertChipCheckboxToggleInputAction SheetCalendarModalProgress BarFilesystemCameraShare
Web Support
Windows Support

Integration Features

Capacitor Plugin Support
FilesystemCameraShareCustom Plugins
Expo Integration
Framework Integrations
ReactAngularVueNone
Platform Support
iOSAndroidWebPWA
VS Code Extension

Limitation Features

No Built-in Platform API Access
No Built-in Routing
No Pricing Plan Shown

Other Features

Community Engagement
ForumDiscordTwitterGitHub
Community Meetups
100+
GitHub Stars
49000
Monthly npm Installs
15000000
Twitter Followers
123000

Pricing Features

Free Tier