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That brings up a question I've had -- so many web sites seem to work better as an app. Is that because app development is easier, or is there some things that

That brings up a question I've had -- so many web sites seem to work better as an app. Is that because app development is easier, or is there some things that you can do with an app that you can't do through web standards? Specifically what types of items can't be [easily] done as a web app but are easy as a smartphone app?

euph0ria 6y ago
Push notifications. One of the primary reasons why companies haven't switched to PWA for simple apps.
- derekp7 6y ago
  Then what is that popup I get all the time visiting sites that says "Allow site xyz to send notifications"? Is that different than push notifications?
  - euph0ria 6y ago
    Doesn't work on Safari / iOS.
  - toast0 6y ago
    App push notifications can be silent, but web based notifications can't. That means you can push updated content without disturbing the user in an app, but not for a webpage.
- swiley 6y ago
  I would rather just get an email at this point.
ficklepickle 6y ago
Mostly its just about user data and money. It's AOL all over again. Only this time, they just might win.
heavyset_go 6y ago
Apple refuses to implement standards that make web applications usable on mobile devices, even though Chrome and Firefox have supported them for ages.
tspike 6y ago
It's because the web was developed as a means for delivering documents and app development has been bolted on as an afterthought.