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I don't think it has anything to do with performance. Apps make it far easier to advertise to users. You can send the users a notification even when they aren'
by ukoki 2y ago
I don't think it has anything to do with performance. Apps make it far easier to advertise to users.
You can send the users a notification even when they aren't using the app
It's much harder or impossible for users to block in-app advertising
It's easier to track users via apps, and your tracking data will be richer, more accurate and therefore more valuable.
Until this changes, we'll get stupid apps that should have been websites.
- chrisjj 2y ago> Apps make it far easier to advertise to users. And to obstruct users e.g. from screenshotting content such as my bank transaction data.
- aeroghi 2y agoAlso, the majority of users are going to search Google for the website they want, rather than enter a url directly. An app avoids exposing the user to competitor's ads.
- kevincox 2y agoBoth major app stores have similar ads. I don't see the difference. Maybe they could provide a URL and QR code and go straight to the site without depending on third parties.