React + Capacitor

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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Everything wired up and ready

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.

ConsiderationIonic ReactReact Native
RenderingWeb view (WebKit / Chromium)Native UI components
Web app supportYes — same codebaseSeparate repo needed
npm package compat.All web packagesNative-compatible only
UI componentsIonic components (web-based)Platform-native look
Build timeFaster with web toolingSlower native compilation
Native API accessVia Capacitor pluginsVia bridge / JSI
Team skill requirementWeb/React knowledgeReact + 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.