Native app development involves creating applications specifically for a single platform, such as Android or iOS. These apps are built using platform-specific programming languages—Java or Kotlin for Android, and Swift or Objective-C for iOS—which allows developers to access device-specific features like the camera, GPS, or sensors. Native apps generally offer better performance and a more seamless user experience, as they are optimized for their respective platforms.
Hybrid app development uses a single codebase to create applications that work across multiple platforms, such as Android, iOS, and sometimes even the web. These apps are typically built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and are wrapped in a native container that allows them to be installed on a device. Hybrid apps offer the advantage of faster development and lower costs but may not always match the performance or user experience of native apps.