Top 7 Mobile App Development Frameworks in 2022
Tags: mobile, webdev, tooling, todayilearned
Published: 2021-11-04 03:56:55

Have you ever wondered what are the things used in making all such mobile applications that make your life much easier? From waking up in the morning till reaching office on time, everything happens over some finger taps on some beautiful mobile applications.

There are thousands of mobile app development frameworks, which are striving to give you the best user experience at your fingertips. The mobile app development market is growing at a rate of CARG 14% and expected to touch 100 USD Billion by 2022. Let’s understand some of the top mobile app development frameworks.

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## 1. Onsen UI

One thing that is applaud worthy of this platform is its competency to the app's appearance depending on the platforms. Onsen UI is recognized as the most powerful tool when it comes to crafting complex mobile applications. For instance, if we wish to have a native look for iOS and Android, it utilizes the automatic styling on the UI components.

Some of its significant features are:

* Zero time set up
* Simple to use and easy to learn
* Time-effective and cost-effective development

## 2. Sencha Ext JS

Earlier known as Sencha, it was merged with Ext JS and now the new face is Sencha Ext JS. Ext JS itself has more than 115 pre-integrated and high-performing UI components. Some of the components are HTML5 calendar, pivot grid, grids, trees, D3 adapter, lists, menus, forms, toolbars, windows,panels, etc.

You can use this JavaScript framework for building data-intensive applications for the web as well as mobiles. It is also a cross-platform mobile development framework.

Some of the Sencha Ext JS features are:

* Visual data representation
* Flexible layout system
* Powerful analytics
* Can manage millions of data

## 3. Ionic

Ionic Studio is the lightning version of Ionic and it is quite powerful. You can install it locally to have an easy visual development environment. Ionic helps you to build interactive hybrid and Progressive [Web Applications](https://www.designveloper.com/en/blog/7-awesome-web-app-ideas-for-web-developer/) along with cross-platform applications.

This open source framework offers premium services for creating applications. Ionic covers building applications for the web, Android, and iOS. With its out of box features, ionic is always seen as an ideal platform over the other mobile app development frameworks.  

Some of the Ionic features are:

* Complete control over app building
* Powerful & stable development platform
* Faster development time
* Intuitive UI components

## 4. Xamarin

Xamarin is one of the top mobile app development frameworks and it is .Net based. This native platform was introduced by Microsoft. It is a .Net developer platform supported by various tools, libraries, and programming languages.

With Xamarin developers, you can build native applications with the support of an active community for Android, tvOS, watchOS, iOS, macOS, and Windows.  

Some of the Xamarin features are:

* Diagnostic tools
* Application loader
* Android SDK manager
* Storyboard files
* Google emulator manager
* Versatile backend infrastructure
* A strong community of 60,000 contributors

## 5. React Native

With React Native, you can develop rich applications for both iOS and Android. React Native is the best JavaScript library to build native applications for all devices and platforms.

It also allows creating platform-specific versions of various components allowing easy use of a single codebase across various multiple platforms. This community-driven JS library was introduced by Facebook in 2018.

Some of the React Native features are:

Low-code

* Supports iOS and Android
* Declarative API for predictive UI
* Compatible third-party plugins

## 6. Swiftic

Using  Swiftic is a convenient option as you get a 30 days money-back guarantee option for all its plans. Swiftic is one of the best mobile [app development platforms](https://www.designveloper.com/en/blog/7-best-application-development-software-platforms/) available in the iOS platform. It is featured with an easily navigable interface. Besides, it has another 6-months of success guarantee scheme. If you don’t get any result from it, 6-month service is free.

Some of the significant features are:

* Customer Engagement
* App Promotion
* Use scratch cards to win prizes
* Easy Communication
* In-app coupons
* Interesting push notification
* Build your mobile store

## 7. Native Scripts

Native Scripts is an open-source framework to create native mobile applications empowered with Angular, Typescript, JavaScript, CSS, and Vue.js. 

Native Script is a preferable framework to reduce the code and time of the app loads on the system. Many leading companies love using Native Scripts for its strong web empowerment platform.

Some of the Native Scripts features are:

* Robust backend support
* Mission-critical business support
* Cross-platform application
* Native user interface without WebViews
* Full direct access to Android & iOS APIs