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Mobile app or web app: what does your business need?

Native app, web app, PWA… The concrete differences, the costs and when each option makes the most sense.

By The NewDev Maroc team••1 min read

Have an idea for a digital product, or want to digitise an internal process? Before rushing to the app stores, take the time to choose the right technology. It affects your budget, your timeline and your users' experience.

The web app: available everywhere, instantly

It runs in the browser, on desktop and mobile, with no installation. It's the ideal choice for management tools, dashboards, B2B platforms and software used at the office. Only one version to build and maintain.

The mobile app: as close as possible to your users

Installed on the phone, it enables push notifications and access to the camera, location or offline mode. It makes sense when your users rely on it often, on the go, or when the mobile experience is at the heart of your service.

  • Daily or very frequent use.
  • Need for notifications or phone features.
  • Consumer audience used to app stores.

The best of both worlds

With technologies like Next.js and React Native, much of the code can be shared between web and mobile. Many of our clients start with a web app, validate their product, then add a mobile app.

The right choice always starts from your users and your goals. In a scoping workshop, we help you define the most suitable solution — and the most sensible one for your budget.