A mobile application, most commonly referred to as an app, is a type of application software

designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer. Mobile applications
frequently serve to provide users with similar services to those accessed on PCs. Apps are
generally small, individual software units with limited function. The purposes of mobile apps run
the gamut, from utility, productivity, and navigation to entertainment, sports, fitness, and just
about any others imaginable. Social media is one of the most popular fields of mobile app
development and adoption.The characteristic are
connectivity,localization,convenience,approachable,personalization and security.How to create a
mobile apps?First, define your app objectives.Then,lay out your app functionality and
features.Third,make a research competitors for your app.Fourth,wireframe your app and create
your app use cases.Then,try your app wireframes.Fitfh,revise your app based on
feedback.Sixth,revise your app based on feedback.Seventh,choose an app development and build
your app.Then,test your app and launch your app.What is web application then? A web
application is a software application that runs on a remote server. In most cases, Web
browsers are used to access Web applications, over a network, such as the Internet. Some web
applications are used in intranets, in companies and schools, for example. Web applications are
different from other applications because they do not need to be installed.Mobile apps vs Web
apps Native mobile apps are built for a specific platform, such as iOS for the Apple iPhone or
Android for a Samsung device. They are downloaded and installed via an app store and have
access to system resources, such as GPS and the camera function. Mobile apps live and run on the
device itself. Snapchat, Instagram, Google Maps and Facebook Messenger are some examples of
popular mobile apps.Web apps, on the other hand, are accessed via the internet browser and will
adapt to whichever device you’re viewing them on. They are not native to a particular system,
and don’t need to be downloaded or installed. Due to their responsive nature, they do indeed look
and function a lot like mobile apps.Advantage of mobile apps are faster than web apps,greater
functionality as they have access to system resources,can work offline and safe and secure —
native apps must first be approved by the app store.while mobile apps disadvantage are more
expensive to build than web application,expensive to maintain and update and it may prove
difficult to get a native app approved by the app store