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TYPES OF MOBILE APPS
Mobile apps are divided into three types: Native Apps, Web Apps and Hybrid Apps. Let’s learn
about them in detail.
NATIVE APPS
Apps that are developed for a specific platform
(Operating System) and device are called Native
apps. A native iOS app would not be able to work
on Android, and an app developed for Android
or Windows wouldn’t work on iOS systems. These
apps can be installed from the app stores such
as Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store.
The majority of the apps installed on our smartphones are native apps. They have access to
cameras, microphones, compass, etc. Users can also use some apps offline (without an Internet
connection). Some examples of native apps are Angry Birds, Dinner Spinner Match 3 Game, etc.
WEB APPS
Web-based apps on mobile phones are apps that you open in your phone’s web browser instead
of downloading them from an app store. These apps are designed to adjust to different screen
sizes and orientations, providing a mobile-friendly experience.
Web apps are different from websites. The major difference is that a web
app can be a small part of a website that provides particular functionality.
On the other hand, a website can contain many web apps. Some examples
of Web apps are OLX, Flipkart, Amazon and Pinterest.
uiz Bee Write any two features of mobile apps.
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HYBRID APPS
Hybrid apps are apps that are a combination of both native and web apps. Similar to the native
app, a hybrid app is developed for a specific platform and deployed on the app store. You need
to install the hybrid app before using it on your mobile. 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. Hence, these apps are more popular than native and web
apps. Some examples of hybrid apps are Instagram, Gmail, and
X (formerly known as Twitter).
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