Our Ionic app uses Angular — is that a problem?

No. We migrate Angular services to React hooks and context. Business logic transfers cleanly; only the framework-specific code changes.

Can we keep Capacitor plugins?

Not directly. We replace Capacitor plugins with React Native equivalents or build custom native modules for any functionality without a direct replacement.

Will performance noticeably improve?

Yes. Users typically notice smoother scrolling, faster transitions, and more responsive touch interactions immediately after switching to React Native.

Migrate from Ionic to React Native

Replace Ionic's web-based rendering with React Native's native components for smoother performance and better app store ratings.

Migration: Ionic to React Native

From Ionic Framework to React Native

Why Migrate

True Native UI: React Native renders platform-native components. Ionic renders web components in a WebView that mimic native UI but do not match native performance.
App Store Performance: React Native apps consistently achieve higher performance ratings and smoother animations than Ionic WebView apps.
Ecosystem Maturity: React Native has a larger ecosystem of libraries, tools, and enterprise adoption than Ionic, with stronger long-term support.

Migration Roadmap

Ionic App Analysis (1–2 weeks): Audit all Ionic pages, Capacitor/Cordova plugins, and Angular/React components. Plan the React Native architecture.
- Component and plugin inventory
- Navigation structure map
- React Native migration plan
Screen Migration (4–8 weeks): Rebuild Ionic pages as React Native screens with native navigation, replacing web components with native equivalents.
- React Native screens
- Native navigation setup
- Plugin replacements
Testing & Store Submission (1–2 weeks): Run device testing on iOS and Android, validate all native integrations, and submit to app stores.
- Device testing report
- App store submissions
- Production monitoring

Risks & Mitigation

Ionic CSS styling does not transfer to React Native: React Native uses Flexbox-based StyleSheet objects. We redesign styles following React Native patterns while preserving the visual design language.
Angular-based Ionic apps require a framework change: If the Ionic app uses Angular, we migrate the logic to React hooks and context, preserving business rules while changing the framework.

Estimated Scope

Hours: 160–300 | Cost: $320–$600 | Timeline: 6–12 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Ionic app uses Angular — is that a problem?: No. We migrate Angular services to React hooks and context. Business logic transfers cleanly; only the framework-specific code changes.
Can we keep Capacitor plugins?: Not directly. We replace Capacitor plugins with React Native equivalents or build custom native modules for any functionality without a direct replacement.
Will performance noticeably improve?: Yes. Users typically notice smoother scrolling, faster transitions, and more responsive touch interactions immediately after switching to React Native.