There are two ways to make apps. They are similar yet very different in the end.
PWAs
PWAs are compatible with most devices, which makes the coding process more time efficient. They act like native apps and can be placed on the home screen, but without the need for an app store as an intermediary. They are also lightweight yet capable of leveraging features like caching for offline use. Since they are basically installable websites, they can be indexed by search engines and leverage the security of the HTTPS protocol.
Native Apps
Native apps are for specific platforms (basically operating systems). Since they are coded more specifically for each platform, they will run more efficiently. They have more accessibility and are less likely to crash.
Summary
| Feature | PWA | Native app |
|---|---|---|
| Budget friendliness | very friendly | more expensive and time consuming to use |
| App store compatible | yes but with caveats | yes |
| Size | lightweight | more code, more storage |
| Stability | less stable | more stable |
| Hardware use | yes but with some limitations | yes |
| Add icon to home screen | yes | yes |
| Can use offline | yes | yes |
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