EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 2M
Web Apps vs Mobile Apps: Choosing the Right Path in 2026
from HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers · host Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan
Web apps, PWAs, and native mobile apps - how do you actually choose what to build? In this episode Matt and Mike break down the real-world tradeoffs between web apps and mobile apps, including hardware access, performance, user friction, monetization, and app store vs web distribution. From instant updates and SEO to GPU-intensive apps and background processes, we explore where each approach shines - and where it falls short. If you're building a product in 2026, this is a decision you need to get right. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/web-apps-vs-mobile-apps-choosing-the-right-path-in-2026 Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.
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Should you build a web app, PWA, or native mobile app? In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the real-world tradeoffs developers and businesses face - from hardware access and performance to user acquisition, pricing, and long-term scalability.
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