Top 10 Apps Built With Ionic Framework

Usually, Android apps are developed in Java and iOS apps are written in Swift and Objective-C. But these are not the only tools you can use to build mobile apps, as several mobile frameworks appeared, and the most popular one is Ionic. Ionic is a leading HTML5 mobile app development framework, created having the native look and feel in mind. It uses HTML, CSS and JavaScript and converts them into native code to make the application available for a wide range of mobile devices. Developers are crazy about Ionic, as it enables them to use one codebase to build apps for various platforms. The total number of Ionic-built apps exceeds 4 million. Although this framework is not able to support apps for huge brands such as Instagram or Facebook, Ionic developers are continuously building high-quality apps, thus broadening the overall presence of hybrid apps on the highly competitive market. This article brings you the list of 10 interesting apps built with Ionic, which showcases the potential that this hybrid mobile app framework possesses.

1. MarketWatch

The MarketWatch app is a non-chargeable news and market data app available for Android and iOS. It is oriented primarily to marketwatch.com on-the-go readers. The app has a great performance on both Android and iOS devices, with minor differences in sizes and layout, managed via CSS.

"We picked Ionic because of how heavily it leans on existing technologies that we are familiar with and use regularly, but we wanted something that also didn't compromise on the app experience. The fact that the framework is so performant only reinforced our decision. We're incredibly pleased with the outcome and think Ionic has made our app stronger," said Brian Aguilar, head of product for MarketWatch. Users of this app have around the clock access to company news, stock market quotes, financial advice and more. Download for Android: MarketWatch on Google Play Download for iOS: MarketWatch on App Store

2. Pacifica

Pacifica is a mental health app that offers numerous ways to handle your stress. It offers awesome tools such as the ability to track user's mood throughout the day, listen to audio exercises, verbally recording of thoughts, daily challenges and even connecting with helpful communities. The app is free to download, but it requires a monthly subscription costing $3.99 or annual subscription which costs $29.99. Download the app to your Android device: Pacifica - Stress and Anxiety on Google Play  Download the app to your iOS device: Pacifica - Stress and Anxiety on App Store

3. Sworkit

There are a plethora of fitness apps out there, but not many of them use one codebase for both iOS and Android. Sworkit is an app based on Ionic, a cross-platform development framework, so it is compatible with all of your devices. Sworkit is used by more than 25 million people, as it includes a wide range of exercises you can do just about anywhere, with no equipment. You can choose the length of your workout, from 5 minutes to an hour, and the app fills that time with the type of exercises you requested. Most of the advanced workouts are locked, but there is still a lot of exercises available for free. Its free version comes with a lot of features, but if you want even more you can buy its premium version. Download for Android users: Sworkit: Workout and Fitness Plans Download for iOS users: Sworkit: Workouts and Plans on App Store

4. JustWatch

JustWatch is the streaming search engine app designed to find legally available content from today's most popular services. It helps you to find where to watch movies and shows, as well as discover new and popular content across a variety of services, including Hulu, iTunes, Netflix, HBO NOW, Amazon Video and many other. JustWatch is free to download, and you can register via Facebook and Google. It can be downloaded as an app for Android from Google Play, or an app for iOS from the Apple Store. Download for Android: Just Watch - Guide for Cinema, Netflix, Hulu and more Download for iOS: JustWatch - Movies & TV shows on the App Store

5. Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps

Before diving into this app's characterists, let's begin with clarifying what sous vide is. Sous vide is a method of cooking in which food is placed in a plastic pouch, and then put in a water bath or steam environment for longer than usual cooking times. This interesting cooking technique produces results that are impossible to achieve via any other cooking method. The Joule App is an immersion circulator which includes stunning features like Visual Doneness, precise temperature control, and an extensive collection of recipes and cooking guides. The app works on the following principle – You tell the app what you are cooking, and the app tells you when it's ready. Download for Android: Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps Download for iOS: Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps

6. McDonald's Türkiye

McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain, with more than 35,000 outlets worldwide. It is a well-known fact that McDonald's invests a lot of time, effort and money to maintain a strong digital presence. This app is basically a food ordering app, which can also bring you some tasty deals and promotions. Download for Android: McDonald's - Mobil Yemek Siparişi Ver Download for iOS: McDonald's - Mobil Sipariş

7. ChefSteps

ChefSteps is a high-tech cooking company committed to changing the way people cook. This app was one of the first apps developed with Ionic, and the ChefSteps team worked closely with Ionic co-founder and CEO Max Lynch to make sure the app would be an excellent example of the possibilities of app development with Ionic.

"I like to say that it teaches you to cook like a real chef at home. There are some tutorials that are really serious, making top-quality recipes that you might not ordinarily learn at home," said Mr. Lynch.

With the help of this app, users can have around-the-clock access to the video tutorials, recipes, and useful tools that can assist them in cooking.

8. Untappd

Untappd is a beer-centric social network app which enables its users to discover new beers and see what everyone else is drinking. At the top of each screen there are five icons representing the activity feed, search nearby, find friends, view profile and notifications. One of the reasons Untappd is so fun is that you earn badges and awards for drinking, such as Luck of the Irish, Beer Connoisseur or Untappd Groupie. If you are a social drinker, you will definitely love this app. Download the Untappd app from the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store.

9. National Museum of African American History and Culture

This app serves to become familiar with museum stories prior to the actual visit. It features 5 sets of stories: Exhibition, Building, Stories for Families, Outdoor and Stories with Multi-Media. Besides stories, this mobile app includes directions and maps, museum hours, cafe information, gift shop hours, video content and special activities. Download for Android: NMAAHC Mobile Stories on Google Play Download for iOS: NMAAHC Mobile Stories on App Store

10. Diesel

This app was built to help Diesel's merchandising team to report on and analyze each store's and product's performance during store visits. It also serves as a great tool to identify new ways to positively represent the Diesel brand. Diesel's project team was surprised with the app's speed and UI, they couldn’t believe the app was a hybrid app.

Conclusion

We hope you like our selection of apps built with Ionic. Maybe they can serve you as an encouragement for making your own apps with the Ionic framework. Although Ionic framework alleviates significantly your app development process, there is even an easier way of building Ionic apps, with the help of Ionic templates. Ionic templates are ready-to-go starter packs for your next Ionic app, which besides out-of-the-box components come with beautiful design. So, you can save weeks of development, and save money you would otherwise spend on a designer. There are numerous markets which sell Ionic templates, but one of the most reliable ones is CodeCanyon. This marketplace sells only the best digital assets, which must fulfill high-quality standards. Apart from CodeCanyon, there is also Ionic's official marketplace, which offers templates, scripts, add-ons, and resources for your next hybrid app.