Native apps are specifically designed to work on a particular operating system, like Android or iOS, using the platform’s specific programming languages and tools. They can directly access the device’s hardware, such as the camera, GPS, and accelerometer, which can make them faster and more efficient for certain tasks. Web-based apps, on the other hand, are accessed via the internet browser and are not installed directly on the device. They are built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Web-based apps can run on any device with a web browser but may not have as much access to the device’s features as native apps.