Ionic React Templatesfor iOS & Android
Bring your React expertise to mobile without learning a new framework. These Ionic React templates include Capacitor native integrations, TypeScript architecture, and Firebase or Supabase backends — all ready to customise and ship.
Standard tech stack across Ionic React templates
UI Framework
Ionic 8 React
Language
TypeScript 5
Native runtime
Capacitor 5 / 6
State management
Context API · Zustand · React Query
Backend options
Firebase · Supabase · REST / GraphQL
Build tool
Vite
Styling
Ionic CSS variables · Tailwind
Testing
Vitest · Cypress
Why React developers choose Ionic
React Native isn't the only path to native mobile. Ionic React uses the same web rendering model as your existing React apps — with Capacitor bridging to native platform APIs where needed.
Reuse your React skills
If your team already writes React for the web, Ionic React is a zero-friction path to mobile. The same hooks, context patterns, and state libraries work identically. There's no new paradigm to learn — just new native capabilities to unlock.
Single codebase, three platforms
One Ionic React app runs as a Progressive Web App in the browser, a native iOS app via Capacitor, and a native Android app — all from the same source. No separate teams, no separate repos, no synchronisation overhead.
True native device APIs
Capacitor bridges your React components to native iOS and Android SDKs. Camera, geolocation, push notifications, biometric authentication, file system, and 50+ more native APIs are all available via clean TypeScript wrappers.
Ecosystem compatibility
npm packages written for React work in Ionic React without modification. React Query, Zustand, React Hook Form, Framer Motion — all compatible. Your existing toolchain: Vite, Vitest, ESLint, Prettier — all supported.
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The tedious parts of starting a new Ionic React project — Capacitor configuration, navigation setup, auth flows, backend scaffolding — are already done. You inherit a solid architecture and start adding your unique features immediately.
- Full TypeScript source — strict mode enabled
- Ionic React components with custom theme variables
- Capacitor configured for iOS and Android
- React Router v6 with tab and stack navigation
- Authentication screens (email, OAuth, biometric)
- Firestore or Supabase integration wired up
- Push notification setup with Capacitor
- Dark mode support via Ionic CSS variables
- Form validation with React Hook Form
- README with step-by-step deployment guide
Common app types available
Social & Community Apps
- Feed with post creation
- User profiles & following
- Real-time chat
- Notifications
E-Commerce & Marketplace
- Product catalog & search
- Shopping cart & checkout
- Stripe payments
- Order tracking
Productivity & Tools
- Task / project management
- Calendar & scheduling
- Offline-first data sync
- File management
Health & Fitness
- Workout tracking
- Progress charts
- Wearable data via native SDK
- Habit reminders
Ionic React vs React Native: key differences
Both are valid paths to mobile. Here's how to think about the trade-offs for your project.
| Consideration | Ionic React | React Native |
|---|---|---|
| Rendering | Web view (WebKit / Chromium) | Native UI components |
| Web app support | Yes — same codebase | Separate repo needed |
| npm package compat. | All web packages | Native-compatible only |
| UI components | Ionic components (web-based) | Platform-native look |
| Build time | Faster with web tooling | Slower native compilation |
| Native API access | Via Capacitor plugins | Via bridge / JSI |
| Team skill requirement | Web/React knowledge | React + native knowledge |
For most web-first teams shipping a companion mobile app, Ionic React is the faster, lower-risk choice.
Build your next React mobile app today
One purchase. Full source code. Deploy to iOS, Android, and web from the same codebase.