An application is a complete program that can perform many functions, while a widget is a mini-program that can perform just one task. It simplifies interaction with an app’s functionality, and can be used on various platforms. Additionally, apps are developed separately, only work when they are activated, and immediately go into sleep mode once a session has ended. Apps show up as icons on the desktop and must be downloaded from an online app store to be used. Widgets are part of an application, mobile device, or the computer itself. They operate autonomously in real-time in the background and never stop working. Both terms are interrelated. Widgets can make it easier to work with applications. For example, without opening an app, users can view and analyze the data they’re looking for.