The gap is closing
In 2026, web apps have access to push notifications, offline storage, camera, Bluetooth, file system access, and even GPU compute via WebGPU. The things you absolutely needed a native app for are shrinking every year.
Where web apps win
Distribution: No app store approval needed. Users access your app with a URL.
Cross-platform: One codebase for every device with a browser.
Updates: Deploy instantly. No waiting for store review or user updates.
Cost: No platform fees (or much lower ones on FolioNames).
Where native still leads
Performance: Heavy 3D games and video editing still benefit from native code.
Deep OS integration: Widgets, system-level shortcuts, and background processing.
Monetisation: In-app purchases are still simpler on native stores (for now).
Our take
For 90% of applications, a web app is the right choice in 2026. And FolioNames is the place to find them.