Apps 101

What’s the Difference Between Native Apps and Web Apps? Native apps are built to work on to work on one platform (like the iPhone), not multiple platforms. To download a native app, you need to: 1. Go to the appropriate app store 2. Search for and locate the app 3. Download the app to your device. By contrast, Mobile Web apps are built to work across different platforms, allowing you to have one app that works on all smartphones and tablet devices. Rather than needing to go to an app store, you simply access the app through the Internet browser on your phone. No downloads needed. To access a web app, you need to: 1. Type in the app’s URL in your browser (or scan a QR code). That’s it. No downloads. No waiting. To expand a little more on this concept click here.