App

In short: An app (application) is an application program, usually for smartphones, tablets or as a web application.

In more detail: The word is short for “application”. There are native apps, web apps and progressive web apps.

In Depth

Types

• Native app: built for one operating system (Android, iOS).
• Web app: runs in the browser.
• PWA: web app with installation and offline function.
• Hybrid: web technology in an app shell.

See app development, desktop, mobile.

See also: App Development, Android, iOS, Desktop