Types of Mobile Applications. Which one is the best for what I need?

In today’s post we will explain the basic differences that exist between a native and a hybrid app, as well as try to help you clarify what you need to successfully carry out your project to create an app without dying in the attempt.

So let’s start by explaining, What is a Native Application?

It is called native application that is developed specifically for each operating system, ie, iOS, Android or Windows Phone, adapting to each one the language with which it is developed; this means that if we develop for Android we will do it with C ++, Java and XML or with Kotlin and if we do it for iOS devices we will do it with Objective-C and Swift, which are the programming languages ​​developed for each of these two platforms.

In this type of applications, the functionalities of the devices for which they were developed are fully exploited, in addition to being able to function without an Internet connection.

On the other hand, a Hybrid App is one in which aspects of native applications are used in combination with web technology languages ​​such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS, which allows it to be adapted to any operating system.

Hybrid applications are responsive, so their adaptability to the screens of any device is one of its advantages, in addition to running on the browser of the operating system so they require an Internet connection to execute them.

Now, what is the best option when developing an app?

Developing a native application has multiple advantages because speed is faster, so it has greater performance and scalability. Additionally, you can get more out of the user experience since you can use all the functionalities of the team and its update is automatically every time you upload a new version to the app store.

For its part, creating a hybrid app reduces development costs since you do not have to create an app for each operating system. In addition, its maintenance is very simple because you have the opportunity to reuse the code and although its performance is a bit slower than native apps, it is not deficient. So the decision to create a native or hybrid application will depend on the project you have in mind and the functionality you want to give your app; so the best thing you can do is to inform the experts so that you can make the best decision.

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