What is the difference between Ionic and React Native?

In this article, we will learn the difference between Ionic Framework and React Native.

Ionic Framework

It is an open-source UI toolkit. It is used for building high-quality Mobile apps, desktop apps, and progressive web apps. Ionic applications use web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The founder of Ionic Framework is Max Lynch, Ben Sperry, and Adam Bradley of Drifty Co. in 2013. The first version of the ionic framework was released in 2014 march. It works in the concept of building once and running everywhere. The apps created in ionic frameworks run in every operating system. 

The main focus of the Ionic framework is the user experience that helps in handling the look and feel of the apps. Formally, the ionic framework has integration with angular but it also extends with support for Vue.js and React.js. 

Advantages in ionic framework

1. It is very easy to learn if you have a basic understanding of CSS, HTML, and JavaScript. 
2. It has well-structured documentation which covers everything necessary for the developer. 
3. In Ionic applications write the code once and run it everywhere. 
4. The themes are highly customized in the ionic framework. 

Disadvantages in ionic framework

1. The performance of ionic applications is not performed all well as compared to native applications. 
2. The ionic applications are less secure than native applications.
3. It is not good for creating video game applications.

React Native Framework

It is an open-source JavaScript. It is used for developing mobile applications for iOS, Android, and windows. The Facebook community developed as an internal project in 2013 but launched in the market in 2015.  React native works similarly to react, but it is using web components instead of native components. It focuses on mobile applications instead of browsers. 

Advantages of React Native

1. It works in the concept of build once and run code everywhere. It means the code written for android runs on iOS and windows as well. 
2. Easier to change the code because it reflects quickly. 
3. It gives the same closure of functionality when it is compiled with the native components. 

Disadvantages of React Native. 

1. It lacks in providing security functionality in mobile applications. 
2. It is not easy to learn because it is in the early phase of development. 
3. The run time is quite high in comparison to other languages or frameworks.