Is there any reason there can't be a browser experience that relies on data as well as some cached data? Browsers are getting better at detecting native gesture

Is there any reason there can't be a browser experience that relies on data as well as some cached data? Browsers are getting better at detecting native gestures common in most apps and I know a lot of internet content can be cached. Won't this eventually replace the app store as it's easier, no one would take a cut and there'd be less barriers to trying new services? I think there is some reluctance in people downloading apps. I personally avoid downloading apps on Android as I don't want them to be cluttered in "My Apps" section of Google Play, and seeing the updates is annoying. It seems silly but I get embarrassed by the low quality spammy apps I have downloaded in the past. Also, having a browser based model would allow for developers to push new releases without an antiquated versioning system. It's inexcusable that Apple has developers wait around a week on average to get a new version to the app store. I appreciate that they have actual people review each app, but 90% of the time is spent in "Waiting for Review" and the actual review process doesn't take long. I don't know if the queue is by design, but it seems excessive.