In the wake of Microsoft App Center's deprecation of Cordova support in April 2022, many developers are transitioning to Capacitor, a modern alternative offered by Ionic. As Cordova's popularity wanes and its support tools diminish, Capacitor emerges as an appealing option due to its improved developer experience, seamless integration with native projects, and robust support for modern libraries such as Swift and Android X. Capacitor’s native-first approach eliminates the need for cumbersome compatibility plugins, allows for easier collaboration between web and native developers, and provides enhanced security features with enterprise-grade plugins. It also ensures better version control, reducing the need for frequent platform regeneration and offering a more streamlined development process. Despite the potential challenges of migrating from Cordova, Capacitor offers backward compatibility with many existing plugins, and Ionic provides comprehensive support services to assist in the transition, making the migration process more manageable for developers seeking a more efficient and secure mobile app development framework.