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Some of the mobile apps and Web apps look similar and work in same way, with very little
difference between them. However, there are significant differences between the two. One of
the major differences is that the Web apps require an Internet connection to work.
THE ANDROID AND iOS
Nowadays, most of the mobile devices run on Android and iOS.
Android
Android is an operating system for mobile devices developed by Google. It
is the most commonly used operating system on mobile devices. Google and
some other mobile manufacturing companies use Android as the operating
system for their devices. Android provides an easy-to-use and friendly
environment to their users.
iOS
iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is also a popular operating system developed by
Apple Inc. for its hand-held devices such as iPhone and iPad.
CATEGORIES OF MOBILE APPS
Apps provide specific functionality to your mobile and tablet devices in a more simple and
user-friendly manner. We use so many apps on our mobile devices to perform different types
of tasks. Generally, these apps can be divided into three categories, which are native, web and
hybrid. Let us learn about these in detail.
Native Apps
Native apps are platform-dependent, which means that these apps are primarily developed for
a specific platform. For example, any app that is developed for iOS will not run on any other
platform, such as Android or Windows. In other words, you cannot install the app on the iOS
platform, which is developed for the Android platform. Most of the apps installed on your mobile
device are native. These apps are distinctly accessible from app stores and offer the fastest, most
reliable, and most responsive experience to users.
Some of the examples of native apps are Camera,
Microphone, Gallery and Address book. However, there
are some alternatives also available for these apps but using
native apps is easiest.
Web Apps
Web-based apps on mobiles are applications that are accessed through a mobile device's web
browser rather than being downloaded and installed from an app store. These apps are designed
to be responsive, meaning they adapt to different screen sizes and orientations, providing a
mobile-friendly experience.
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