Native apps are developed to perform over one particular platform and not another. They facilitate high performance for the app through native access to the platform and device capabilities.
On the other hand, hybrid apps are developed using a single codebase that can then be compiled and executed across several distinct operating systems or platforms. Hybrid app development leads to more cost-effective outcomes and faster turnarounds when compared to native app development.
The differences between the two are summarised below:
Feature Native apps Hybrid apps
Development approach Platform-specific app development Multi-platform shareable code in native-specific containers
Time to develop Takes longer to develop apps separately for separate operating systems Comparitively shorter turnaround, because of a shareable codebase
Maintenance Separate platform-specific updates need to be rolled out for separate codebases Updates are rolled out only for the single shareable codebase
Device compatibility Most or all the features of the device hardware are accessible for the app May not have access to certain device features