We recently made a comparative study of native apps vs. Web apps. Many companies now opt out for including both these types of apps.

1. NATIVE APP
VERSUS
WEB BASED APP

2. INTRODUCTION OF APPS
• Mobile apps are application software for smartphones or tablets.
• Apps can be pre loaded or can be downloaded from App Stores.
• Apps are available for games, food, travel, music etc.
• Main types of apps are: Native Apps
Web Based Apps

3. NATIVE APPS
• These are the apps developed for a particular mobile.
• They are installed directly to the mobile device or can be
downloaded from app stores.
• Examples of native apps are: Camera+ for iOS devices
KeePassDroid for Android devices

4. PROS/CONS OF NATIVE APPS
Pros
• Easier to work with
• Better app performance
• Can be easily downloaded
from app stores
• Security is assured
• Promoted by app store leading
to monetization
Cons
• App maintenance is costly
• Restricted to one platform
• App development for different
platforms is expensive
• Different app versions for
different mobile devices
• Approval from app store takes
time

5. WEB BASED APPS
• Web Based Apps are Internet-enabled apps that are accessed
through mobile’s web browser.
• It is not required to download or install them.
• Example of web based app: Safari browser for iOS devices.

6. PROS/CONS OF WEB BASED
APPS
Pros
• Easier to maintain with same
code
• High compatibility and
convenience
• Flexible with different
platforms
• App store approval not
required
• Released any time and in any
form
Cons
• Security is not guaranteed
• Costly to develop for different
platforms
• Difficult to support multiple
web browsers
• Difficult to discover from app
store
• Limited scope to access
device’s features

7. COMPARISON BETWEEN
APPS

8. POINTS OF COMPARISON
1. User’s Interface:
Some native and web
based apps are similar in
the general look and
working work with very
little difference. Here’s a
side by side comparison

9. POINTS OF COMPARISON
2. Development
Native App: has its own
development process for each
development platform
Web Based App: runs in device’s
web browser
3. Accessibility
Native App: can access device’s
native features, hardware and
information
Web Based App: can access
limited amount of device’s
native features, hardware and
information

10. POINTS OF COMPARISON
4. Monetize
Native App: developers can
charge price for downloading
Web Based App: uses
advertisement and subscription
for monetization
5. Downloading
Native App: downloaded on the
device directly from app store
Web Based App: no need to
download on device

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