What is the difference between a native and a web app?
A native app is specifically developed to run on a smartphone and is coded in a specific programming language (I.e. OOP, java, c, etc.) too for different platforms like IOS or android. Native apps can run with or without the internet when installing on the device. Where web apps, they require the need of web browser whenever the app is to be used. Web apps are accessible from app web browser compatible devices, it is coded in HTML or JavaScript. Web apps also enable offline modes and some of them are also known as hybrid apps.
Which One is Better
It’s an ongoing debate; native gaming apps are better or mobile browser games also called hybrid gaming apps? Well, the answer depends. Native and web browser gaming app development have their pros and cons;
Web browser gaming apps
web browser gaming apps are cost-effective to develop, low maintenance and don’t need a specific platform; make it easier for the developers to reuse the old operating system every time which saves time.
web browser gaming apps are developed using HTML or JavaScript, which means few hardware limitations can occur such as access to other apps or camera streams. Web browser gaming apps require internet connectivity most of the times which can be a problem at times.
The approval rate of web browser gaming apps is greater than native apps and because of that, they are easy to become popular and reach a bigger audience.
Native apps
A native app requires a platform first, which reduces the target users and restricts it to only the specific chosen platform; it limits the market. The features of a native app are also restricted to the platform chosen and the devices that are compatible but at the same time they more compatible with the hardware connected with the devices.
Native apps don’t always require internet connectivity.
Developing a native app is costly, it is more detail orientated and since the functionalities can differ, it takes more time and are difficult to develop on our own so it's suggested to get a native app developed by an expert native app development company in Los Angeles.
Conclusion
Like said before, there is no right answer to this question. You can develop a native gaming app for several platforms at one but if there are no budget and time constraints. But, in our opinion, hybrid gaming apps are more suitable, they help you reach a bigger audience which is a major necessity and eliminates the restrictions of platforms.