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

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Podcast: [HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/html-all-the-things-web-development-ai-and-developer-careers-863818)
Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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