Capacitor
Capacitor is a cross-platform runtime by the Ionic team that turns web apps into native mobile apps. You build with standard web tech (HTML, CSS, JS), and Capacitor wraps it in a native shell with access to device APIs like camera, GPS, and push notifications.
Definition
A cross-platform runtime by the Ionic team that turns web apps into native mobile apps. You build with standard web tech (HTML, CSS, JS), and Capacitor wraps it in a native shell with access to device APIs like camera, GPS, and push notifications.
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Native App
An app built specifically for one platform (iOS or Android) using that platform's native language. It's faster and can use all device features, but you have to build it twice.
Hybrid App
An app that's basically a website wrapped in a native container. One codebase works on both platforms, but performance isn't as good as native.
Cross-platform
Building one app that runs on both iOS and Android. Saves time and money compared to building two separate native apps.
React Native
Facebook's framework for building cross-platform mobile apps using JavaScript and React. You write once and it compiles to native iOS and Android code.
Flutter
Google's cross-platform framework using the Dart language. Known for smooth animations and a single codebase that works on mobile, web, and desktop.