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When it comes to App(lication) Development, the question comes down to Native vs Web application.  There are pros and cons for both types of apps.

Native apps work in a specific mobile operating system such as Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android OS, and are installed on the mobile device itself.  These apps are available through app stores such as Apple’s App Store and Google’s Google Play store.

Native vs Web App
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Native

Mobile apps are developed for a specific platform, such as iOS for the Apple iPhone or Android

They are downloaded and installed via an app store such as Google Play Store and Apple Store and have access to system resources, such as GPS and the camera of the device.

Mobile apps may work offline.

Native Apps are comparatively faster.

It is difficult to have a native mobile app approved by the App Store.

Native apps have more safety and security.

Maintaining and consistently update of native apps cause more cost.

Web

On the other hand, Web Apps are accessed via the internet browser and will function according to the device you’re viewing them on.

Web apps are not native to a particular system and there is no need to be downloaded or installed.

In order to run web apps need an active internet connection.

Web Apps are comparatively slower.

In Web Apps App store approval is not required, so web apps can be launched easily.

Web apps have comparatively low security.

These apps can be set to update themselves or automatically update.

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