But what type of app is best for you and your company? There’s lots to consider when answering that question. Your objectives. Your userbase. Your business landscape. Your budget and your deadline for launching.
There are two main types of app. A native app is a program that you download on your phone (or tablet, sometimes laptop) typically through The App Store or Google Play. A web app is a program that lives on the internet and is accessed through Safari, Chrome, or another web browser. They can be nearly indistinguishable once you’ve opened them up, so let’s look at how they differ and which one might be better for you.