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Web Apps vs Mobile Apps: Choosing the Right Path in 2026

Podcast: HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 3728
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Summary

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.