What is the difference between PWA and native app?

Native apps are platform-specific applications installed through app stores and built with languages like Swift or Kotlin. They offer superior performance, better security, and deeper access to device functionalities. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), in contrast, are web apps enhanced with features like offline support and push notifications but run within a browser.

While PWAs eliminate the need for app store downloads, they are limited in accessing device features such as Bluetooth, sensors, or advanced camera controls. Native apps deliver a more seamless, high-performance user experience ideal for complex mobile applications.

A professional mobile app development company helps clients decide between PWAs and native apps based on business goals, user expectations, and budget constraints.