Progressive Web Apps (PWA) VS Native Mobile Apps

As an alternative to native mobile apps, Joget Progressive Web Apps (PWA) offers a different way to interact with web applications. Let us look into the differences between PWA and native mobile apps.

1.0 | Installation

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Install without requiring access to any app store.​

Native Mobile Apps
Require installation from vendor-specific app stores.

2.0 | App Updates

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Transparent, automatic app updates upon access.

Native Mobile Apps
Background or manual app updates from app stores.

3.0 | Responsive UX

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Full-screen, responsive, near-native app user experience.

Native Mobile Apps
Native app user experience.

4.0 | Compatibility

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Works across devices, functionality matches device capabilities.

Native Mobile Apps
Require different apps for different devices.

5.0 | Discoverability

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Can be indexed and easily discovered via search engines and normal websites.

Native Mobile Apps
Require access via vendor-specific app stores or distribution mechanisms.

6.0 | Security

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
HTTPS encryption offers secure data transmission.

Native Mobile Apps
Support custom security features when coded for specific devices.

7.0 | Publishing

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Does not require any submission or approval from any app store.

Native Mobile Apps
Require submission and approval for each app store.

8.0 | Development

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Single codebase works across devices.

Native Mobile Apps
Require separate development codebases for each device type.

9.0 | Push Notifications

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Supports push notifications via the Web Push API.

Native Mobile Apps
Support native push notifications.

10.0 | Geolocation Support

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Supports geolocation features via the Web Geolocation API.

Native Mobile Apps
Support native geolocation features.

11.0 | Offline Support

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Supports offline support via Service Workers and Web Background Sync API.

Native Mobile Apps
Support native offline features.

12.0 | Camera Access

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Camera accessible via standard HTML file upload elements or the Web MediaDevices API.

Native Mobile Apps
Support native camera features.

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