Native Apps vs Mobile Web Apps: What's the Difference?

When it comes to creating apps, businesses must consider programs and services that can best facilitate their goals without breaking the budget. So, what are the options? In this blog post we will explore native apps and mobile web apps.

Native apps are applications that are built for a particular platform, like Android or iOS. These apps are downloaded directly from the app store, and require routine update downloads for any tech or content updates.

We are constantly asked, "what's the difference between what you do and developing an app you download?" Mobile web apps are web applications designed to be accessed through a browser, like Chrome or Safari. It is basically a website built for cellphones and tablets. These "apps" don’t require a download and can be used on any device with a web browser.

Three reasons we prefer Mobile Web Apps:

1. Mobile web apps are much easier and cheaper to create because you don't need a developer, and they don’t need to be approved by app stores.

2. Because web apps are cloud based, they have no download barrier! The apps can be instantly accessed via QR code or URL, leading to more engagement and higher retention rates.

3. Any changes made to a mobile web app can be done on our drag and drop dashboard. This requires no code or developer, and all updates publish the second you hit save.

If you want a cost-effective and flexible solution, we would love to hop on a discovery call. Scroll to the form below to learn more about how a mobile web app could work for you!