Types of Mobile Applications
📄️ Native Applications
Native apps are mobile apps specifically designed and built for one particular operating system, like iOS or Android. They use the programming languages that are standard for that platform, such as Swift or Objective-C for iOS, and Java or Kotlin for Android. Because they’re made just for one OS, native apps can take full advantage of the unique features and tools the platform offers, resulting in better performance and a smoother user experience.
📄️ Mobile Web Applications
Web applications on mobile devices are accessed through a web browser rather than being downloaded from an app store. Users simply visit a specific URL to use the web app, which is hosted on a web server and built using common web technologies. This means the web app can run on any device with a compatible browser, whether it’s using iOS, Android, or another operating system.
📄️ Hybrid Applications
Hybrid apps combine features of both native and web apps to offer a flexible solution that works on multiple platforms. Built with web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, these apps are wrapped in a native shell, allowing them to be installed from app stores and run on various devices.