NATIVE APP OR PWA
Which App do I need?
The PWA and the standard app do not have the same characteristics. Depending on the situation, one or the other will be preferred in order to offer your visitors a smooth and pleasant journey. Refer to this comparison table to help you define your needs. We can help you to find the most suitable solution, feel free to contact us!
| Native app | PWA |
|---|---|
| Android or iOS (requires two separate developments). | Any device with a web browser (Android, iOS, Windows phone...). The PWA is developed only once. |
| Access by download via App Store and Google Play — publication on stores. | Access directly through a web browser — no publication on stores. |
| Content download time before using the app. | No loading time displayed — data loading in the background. |
| Limited storage space. | Unlimited storage space. |
| High maintenance (corrective evolution, version upgrade). | Low maintenance. |
| Updates required to refresh the app content. | Immediate app update when the page loads. |
| Use of basic smartphone functions and sensors (camera, GPS, gyroscope, accelerometer...) thus allowing image recognition and automatic triggering by GPS. | |
| Use of all phone features. | Less performance, no augmented reality or bluetooth for example. |
| Low usage rate by visitors due to the many steps required before accessing the app. | Optimized usage rate through easy access to the app. |
| Creation of app content via the CMS MyOrpheo Studio. | |
| Integration of multimedia content (audio, video, image, text). | |
