React Native Starter vs Ionic Framework

Comparing the features of React Native Starter to Ionic Framework

Feature
React Native Starter
Ionic Framework

Capability Features

Advanced Charts Library
Calendar Application
Chat Application
CLI Installation
Cloud Build & Deploy
Commercial Use Allowed
Component Customization
Core Technologies
BabelReactFlowReduxEcmascript 6
Cross-platform UI
Custom Plugin API
Custom Styled Inputs
Customization with Plop
Developer License Features
All Personal license featuresIntegration AssistancePremium Life-time support3 Months Free UpdatesSketch Premium ThemeEnterprise ApplicationsPaying users allowed
Documentation and Tutorials
Enhanced Accessibility
Enterprise Applications Allowed
Fine-grained Focus Control
Integration Assistance
Ionic CLI
Keyboard & Touch Input
Light & Dark Mode
Modular Architecture
Multi-Option Selection
Multi-Thumb Sliders
Native API Access via Plugins
Native Look and Feel
On-Device Hot Refresh
Open Source
4 unique pagesSupport via github issuesMultiple platforms supportOne color theme
Performance Optimization
Personal License Features
All Free license featuresMore unique pagesMultiple color schemes1 Month Free UpdatesSketch files includedSingle ApplicationNon-paying users only
Platform Support
iOSAndroid
iOSAndroidWebPWA
Premium Lifetime Support
Premium Sketch Theme
Premium Themes Included
6
Profile Page
Programmatic Control
Progressive Web App Support
Ready-to-use Components
25+
Responsive Design
RTL Direction Support
Screen Reader Accessibility
Signin/Signup Screens
Sketch Files Included
Support via GitHub Issues
Theme Names
BlueRedDarkFancyMaterialBusiness
UI Components
SliderAlertChipCheckboxToggleInputAction SheetCalendarModalProgress BarFilesystemCameraShare
UI Testing Ready

Integration Features

Analytics Integration
Google AnalyticsFirebase
Capacitor Plugin Support
FilesystemCameraShareCustom Plugins
Content Providers Integration
WordPressYouTubeFacebook
Custom Backend Integration
Framework Integrations
ReactAngularVueNone
Sign in via GitHub
VS Code Extension

Limitation Features

Expo Usage
No Pricing Plan Shown
Non-commercial Use Limit
Single App Limit

Other Features

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

Pricing Features

Developer License Price
$499.95
Free Tier
Personal License Price
$99.95
Updates Developer License
3 month (free)6 months (+$9.95)12 months (+$14.95)
Updates Personal License
1 month (free)3 months (+$9.95)12 months (+$14.95)