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PWA or native app? The honest answer

There is no right choice in absolute terms: it depends on budget, features and audience.

2025-12-18 · 6 min read

PWA or native app? The honest answer
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A PWA works in the browser, installs on the home screen and covers 80% of use cases. It costs less and updates without stores.

A native app is needed when you need reliable notifications, sensors, extreme performance or in-app sales. It costs more and must be maintained on two stores.

The right question is not 'which is better' but 'what will my users really need in six months'. The answer changes accordingly.

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