NATIVE APPVERSUS

WEB BASED APP

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

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

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

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.

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

COMPARISON BETWEEN APPS

POINTS OF COMPARISON1. 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

POINTS OF COMPARISON2. Development

Native App: has its own development process for each development platform

Web Based App: runs in device’s web browser

3. AccessibilityNative 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

POINTS OF COMPARISON4. Monetize

Native App: developers can charge price for downloading

Web Based App: uses advertisement and subscription for monetization

5. DownloadingNative App: downloaded on the device directly from app store

Web Based App: no need to download on device

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