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Web apps are different from websites. The major difference is that a web app can be a small part
                 of a website which provides a particular functionality.  On the other hand, a website can contain

                 many Web apps.
                 Some example of Web apps are Olx, Flipkart and Pinterest.
                 Hybrid Apps

                 A hybrid app is an app that combines the features of a native app and a web app. Just like a native
                 app, developers develop a hybrid app for a specific platform and then deploy it on the app store.
                 You need to install the hybrid app before using it on your mobile.

                 Nowadays, developers use development tools to package the code of the hybrid app with a
                 browser to make it a native app. In this way, hybrid apps become cross-platform, which means
                 that the same code can be run on multiple platforms. This technique saves the development
                 time and cost also.

                 Some of the examples of the  hybrid  apps  are  Instagram,
                 Gmail, and X.


                     VARIETIES OF APPS

                 Apps have become an integral part of our lives. Nowadays, people are using mobiles for many
                 purposes,  such  as communicating,  learning,  teaching,  and  playing  games.  This leads  to  the
                 development of several types of apps. As you know, Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store
                 are the two most popular app stores. These stores contain different types of apps which are
                 further categorised in various categories.
                 Gaming Apps

                 Today’s most popular category of mobile apps is the gaming apps, which share more than 24%

                 of the app store. Gaming apps allow us to improve our cognitive skills, such as attention and
                 focus. Some of the gaming apps allow children to learn while playing. These apps also allow us
                 to play games with friends and share scores on social media.
                 Some of the most used gaming apps are Call of Duty, Candy
                 Crush Saga, and Angry Birds.


                 Productivity Apps

                 n as business apps, are used by businessmen to perform several complex tasks. These apps allow
                 businessmen to do their work more effectively.
                 Some of the most used productive apps are Google Calendar,
                 Evernote and Dropbox.
                 Entertainment Apps

                 Entertainment apps are developed to entertain the people. These apps allow users to watch
                 videos, post photos, search upcoming events, etc. The main purpose of the entertainment apps
                 is to keep their users engaged. Gaming apps also entertain users but they are different from
                 entertainment apps.

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