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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPWA vs Native Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe major difference between Native and PWA’s is that Native apps are written to run on mobile devices, whereas the PWAs are written to run inside a web browser. Moreover, native apps are developed with the programming languages of each platform, Objective-C and Swift for iOS and Java for Android, whereas PWA is dependent on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other key differences are as follows: <\/h2>\n\n\n\nCost of development: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBuilding a progressive web app costs less than developing a native app. The chief reason why native apps are expensive is that one has to learn the language and build a version for each platform which means one needs at least two versions for iOS and Android, and the resources to maintain and update each version. In addition, depending on the purpose and complexity of the app, this requires a lot of time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In sharp contrast, a progressive web app is faster to build and update. All one needs to have is a single codebase for various platforms. Moreover, instead of developing an app from scratch, one can configure their current website with help from tools such as Google Lighthouse. With responsive design, one only needs a single version of the app, and it will display in an identical manner on all devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The convenience of usage: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn the case of native apps, one not only needs to develop separate versions for different platforms, but it will also require them to submit them to different App Stores. Apart from Apple’s app store and Android\u2019s Play Store, there are the following platforms as well that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon\u2019s Appstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, with each of these stores, certain requirements need to be cleared in order to get published, and at times you even have to pay a fee to register a developer account. On the other hand, PWA bypasses the complex App Store requirements. All one needs is a web browser and a URL. To complement, PWA features are supported by almost all the browsers such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Chrome<\/li>
- Safari<\/li>
- Firefox<\/li>
- Edge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This feature enables the app to reach a large audience in a short time. One can easily deploy updates without the need to wait for approval. These features are what make PWA much more convenient than native apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\nSecurity controls are more secure in native apps as compared to PWAs native apps as there is an option to build in many security measures. For instance, if your app requires login, there is an option to implement Multi-Factor Authentication, and one can also use Certificate pinning for even more secure communication. Whereas, PWAs apps run under HTTPS. These security protocols ensure that no exchanges between the client and the server are tampered with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both native and PWA applications are suitable, all one needs to do is segregate their list of requirements and then can decide which application will be suitable for you. If you\u2019re looking for a consultation, we would be happy to assist you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost of development: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBuilding a progressive web app costs less than developing a native app. The chief reason why native apps are expensive is that one has to learn the language and build a version for each platform which means one needs at least two versions for iOS and Android, and the resources to maintain and update each version. In addition, depending on the purpose and complexity of the app, this requires a lot of time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In sharp contrast, a progressive web app is faster to build and update. All one needs to have is a single codebase for various platforms. Moreover, instead of developing an app from scratch, one can configure their current website with help from tools such as Google Lighthouse. With responsive design, one only needs a single version of the app, and it will display in an identical manner on all devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The convenience of usage: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn the case of native apps, one not only needs to develop separate versions for different platforms, but it will also require them to submit them to different App Stores. Apart from Apple’s app store and Android\u2019s Play Store, there are the following platforms as well that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon\u2019s Appstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, with each of these stores, certain requirements need to be cleared in order to get published, and at times you even have to pay a fee to register a developer account. On the other hand, PWA bypasses the complex App Store requirements. All one needs is a web browser and a URL. To complement, PWA features are supported by almost all the browsers such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Chrome<\/li>
- Safari<\/li>
- Firefox<\/li>
- Edge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This feature enables the app to reach a large audience in a short time. One can easily deploy updates without the need to wait for approval. These features are what make PWA much more convenient than native apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\nSecurity controls are more secure in native apps as compared to PWAs native apps as there is an option to build in many security measures. For instance, if your app requires login, there is an option to implement Multi-Factor Authentication, and one can also use Certificate pinning for even more secure communication. Whereas, PWAs apps run under HTTPS. These security protocols ensure that no exchanges between the client and the server are tampered with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both native and PWA applications are suitable, all one needs to do is segregate their list of requirements and then can decide which application will be suitable for you. If you\u2019re looking for a consultation, we would be happy to assist you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of native apps, one not only needs to develop separate versions for different platforms, but it will also require them to submit them to different App Stores. Apart from Apple’s app store and Android\u2019s Play Store, there are the following platforms as well that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon\u2019s Appstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Windows Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, with each of these stores, certain requirements need to be cleared in order to get published, and at times you even have to pay a fee to register a developer account. On the other hand, PWA bypasses the complex App Store requirements. All one needs is a web browser and a URL. To complement, PWA features are supported by almost all the browsers such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Chrome<\/li>
- Safari<\/li>
- Firefox<\/li>
- Edge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This feature enables the app to reach a large audience in a short time. One can easily deploy updates without the need to wait for approval. These features are what make PWA much more convenient than native apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Security controls are more secure in native apps as compared to PWAs native apps as there is an option to build in many security measures. For instance, if your app requires login, there is an option to implement Multi-Factor Authentication, and one can also use Certificate pinning for even more secure communication. Whereas, PWAs apps run under HTTPS. These security protocols ensure that no exchanges between the client and the server are tampered with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both native and PWA applications are suitable, all one needs to do is segregate their list of requirements and then can decide which application will be suitable for you. If you\u2019re looking for a consultation, we would be happy to assist you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n