Human being has the misconception of mobile app and website development is the same thing, but the truth is these two differ from each other.
Not only it’s developed, but also deployed and made for the user differently.
A mobile app is developed for mobile phones; it’s either iPhone or Android phones or tablets. If you think making a mobile app is as easy as it sounds, then you are wrong. There are many platforms that must be taken into consideration while building a mobile app.
Website development is the building of web applications and pages for the explorers. These websites are also a built-in variety of platforms like CSS, HTML, Python, and many more, where the developers focus on front-end development, backend development, or full-stack development.
Now let’s have a look at what is the fundamental difference between mobile app development and website development.
We know a mobile app is developed for platforms like iPhone, Android, or Tablets. The apps are downloaded and installed from the app store inbuilt in the phone and have access to the system resources like the Camera or GPS. Mobile apps are installed directly on the device as they are downloaded on the existing device. Some famous examples of Mobile apps are Snapchat, Instagram, and many more.
On the other hand, website development is developed for internet browsers and is built on a famous platform like JavaScript, HTML, and others. These developers either spend their time working on the front end, that is the “web page”, on the backend is with the ”server and database” or works with both the front end or front end called “full-stack developer”.
| Mobile App Development | Website Development |
| Mobile app development is done on platforms like Java, C++, C, Kotlin, etc. | Website development is done on platforms like WordPress, CSS, HTML, etc. |
| The data stored within the application, due to which the database is required. | A separate space is required to store data of users and contents. |
| They are installed in phones via APKs | Website development of Static websites come with some supporting set of files which include CSS, JavaScript, and HTML |
- Pros and Cons of Mobile App Development:
Here are some Pros and Cons of Mobile App Development which will help you differentiate some more are:
PROS:
- 24*7 support system.
- Budget-friendly options.
- Technical expertise and resources.
- Minimization of time
CONS:
- Slight Communication gap
- Endangering data privacy
- Expensive during changes
- Pros and Cons of Website Development:
Here is the list of Pros and Cons for website Development.
PROS:
- The skills of website developers are collaborative, problem-solving, and can easily share their work through open source.
- Website development is a vast market and keeps on expanding every day.
- Programming of the website done using language HTML and CSS.
- The apps of the web are not downloadable from the play store or apple store; they provide a direct link for downloading that too free.
CONS:
- The trends keep on changing and the developers are needed to be updated on the trends.
- Some developers who are backend developers must complete the work of front-end and vise verse, according to the client’s needs.
Let’s check out the responsiveness of web design and mobile app development.
Responsive to Web Design:
- The payment must be done only for hosting and domain.
- All devices do not provide an option of working offline.
- No download issues, so easy to use.
- Captures more of the audience, as it needs an internet browser for search.
Mobile App Development:
- Working offline is possible.
- Mobile appl are downloaded and installed in your device.
- Not all the apps are free; some apps need to be purchased.
- Smartphone users and tablet owners can use it from the app store.
- Smartphone users and tablet owners can use it.
- The development of a mobile app requires various platforms.
So, these are the difference between website development and mobile app development. If you want to build one of your mobile applications or websites, contact Racketail.
Racketail helps small or big companies to get their business online. Most of the successful companies, small or big, trusted Racketail for development. Racketail is one of the Best Mobile App and Website development agencies since 2015. You can contact us at contact@racketail.com.