What is best Native App or Web App? What are the
differences? Are two of the questions most listened by Apps developers when
they plan for the development of a mobile application?
We must first understand that there are two alternatives and
starting none is better over the other. The choice on whether to develop a
native application or developing a Web application depends on the type of
project, its characteristics and objectives.
Therefore, the main thing is to understand the differences,
their strengths and weaknesses among Native Apps and Web App
What is a Native App?
A native application is specifically developed for particular
operating system (e.g Android or IOS) software. Their development is done
according to the characteristics and parameters set by the owner of the
operating system (Google or Apple respectively) using the native programming
language the Java operating system in the case of Android OS and Objective-C for
iOS.
It is common to compare a web app with or relate
conceptually. However a native app would be more similar to a computer program.
Software installed on a Windows or Mac for example. Difference is that Native
Apps we talked installed on mobile devices instead of laptops or “desktop.”
The main advantage of a native application is the fluidity
of operation (since its operation is not dependent on the data connection and
runs on the device), the interaction with the device features (camera,
accelerometer, flash, gps, etc.) and usability and “look and feel” optimal.
Therefore its use is recommended when a completely offline
operation is desired, require certain performance or need an agile exploit
certain characteristics of the device.
What is a Web App?
A Web application is a web designed for perfect viewing on
mobile devices with HTML5 and CSS3 mainly.
It is possible, thanks to the compilers, who convert a web
app to your device application. This would be embedded in a web application
(would not really be a native web) that would serve as the “browser.” This is
to a web app and has a look more like a native application feel. However, it is
not difficult to differentiate a person with some experience in this area and
continue presenting the same limitations.
Using web app is highly recommended for low budget projects
(the development cost can be much lower than a native application, but not
always), even when the limitations of the market place (such as App Store) may
pose a problem or when simply try to bring our website to the mobile user.
Then .... Does Web
App or Native App?
No one answer for everyone. If your budget allows, it would
be best to opt for both options (Web App and Native App) to capture both
audiences.
The most balanced option would opt for a hybrid application,
with an intermediate cost, allow access to all platforms, but still maintenance
costs would be higher when compared with a Web App In any case, to decide which
is the best option would be to study each individual case, taking into account
the platforms to use depending on the audiences to which we are headed. Check
what your specific goals, considering them to determine which is the way to get
closer to that audience.
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