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class="mu mv mw"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*SZPx8YdOZ1OluDrYZg2rGw.jpeg 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, 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(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh mb nh c" width="700" height="394" loading="eager" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div><figcaption class="ni ff nj mu mv nk nl bf b bg z du"><strong class="bf nm">Native v/s Hybrid Apps for startups</strong></figcaption></figure><p id="bf56" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">A number of startups in their early days face this dilemma. Today there’s a mobile app for everything — gaming, dating, cab sharing, finance, insurance claims, email, music, etc. If you can imagine it, it’s probably already available for download. When developing a mobile app, is it better for a startup to <strong class="np gv">build a native app or choose hybrid app instead?</strong></p><p id="be34" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk"><a class="af ol" rel="noopener" href="/unicornindia/web-app-for-startups-4342b995299b"><em class="om">Read about web apps</em></a></p><p id="7437" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">Typically, when a startup decides to build a mobile app, they are either doing it because of their competitors or have identified a business opportunity previously unexplored. Whatever the reason, we want the application to built out and released as soon as possible. However, ASAP often means many compromises need to be made. Both hybrid and native approaches can get the job done but there are certain advantages and disadvantages that one should keep in mind.</p><p id="5c0f" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">Hybrid apps are built using web technologies like <em class="om">HTML, CSS and JavaScript</em> whereas native apps are built with specific technology and language for a specific platform like <em class="om">Java for Android, Swift for iOS</em>. A hybrid app can be built for any platform from the single code base. A single code base for all platforms means write once and run anywhere but for a native app, we need to build and maintain separate app and code for each platform. In a hybrid app, the same development team can develop the app for any platform including website as well. So it has <em class="om">low development cost than native app</em> as in native app separate development effort for each platform increases the development time and cost. Releasing the same feature on all platform at the same time is always challenging because of the different code base.</p><figure class="oo op oq or os nc mu mv paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="nd ne fj nf bh ng"><div class="mu mv on"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*alv-SwWvvw2whawL--E_jg.png 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh mb nh c" width="700" height="359" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div><figcaption class="ni ff nj mu mv nk nl bf b bg z du">Hybrid apps are built using web technologies like <em class="ot">HTML, CSS and JavaScript</em> whereas native apps are built with specific technology and language for a specific platform like <em class="ot">Java for Android, Swift for iOS</em>.</figcaption></figure><p id="d760" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">Graphical Applications, HD games, intensive animation applications might perform well as a native app because the native code is faster than HTML and JavaScript. Native SDKs allows accessing device features without dealing with the complexity of native plugins. But in a hybrid app, high graphics-oriented apps and other performance-centric apps might not go well. Native plugins are required to access the native features of the platform like camera, mic, GPS etc. A hybrid app will able to access all the native device features like calendar, media etc. but be dependent on the native plugins. Sometime entire new device feature might be not be being readily available as a native plugin. We can write our own but it adds complexity to the development.</p><figure class="oo op oq or os nc mu mv paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="nd ne fj nf bh ng"><div class="mu mv ou"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/0*-2ACh6PwHMlsuJK9 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh mb nh c" width="700" height="464" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div><figcaption class="ni ff nj mu mv nk nl bf b bg z du"><strong class="bf nm">The bottom line is that each type of app offers a different experience and it’s important to know the strengths and weakness of each before starting development.</strong></figcaption></figure><p id="9b39" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">A hybrid app is having dependencies on different libraries and frameworks like <em class="om">Cordova, Ionic</em> which has to be in sync with latest platform version changes and releases. Cordova is an open-source mobile development framework. Cordova Plugin helps to access device features. Ionic is the app platform for web developers. We can build amazing mobile, web, and desktop apps all with one shared code base and open web standards. Other cross-platform app development frameworks are Framework7, Titanium Appcelerator etc.</p><p id="9a0e" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">The choice between hybrid vs native depends on a number of factors, including business requirements, app requirements, developer skills, cost and time. <strong class="np gv">The bottom line is that each type of app offers a different experience and it’s important to know the strengths and weakness of each before starting development.</strong></p><p id="be36" class="pw-post-body-paragraph nn no gu np b nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok gn bk">Next article — <a class="af ol" rel="noopener" href="/unicornindia/web-app-for-startups-4342b995299b">Web apps for Startups</a></p></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></article></div><div class="ab cb"><div class="ci bh fz ga gb gc"><div class="ov ow ab ja"><div class="ox ab"><a class="oy ay 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