This question is whether its really worth to go for native apps when i already have responsive web apps. As if i go for native apps, i need to develop it per platform i.e. ios/andoid/windows which means more money/time whereas in case of responsive web design i need to stick to single development process which will work on all browsers
Note :- Here i mean those apps which are dynamic i.e. requires interaction with server. For staic app , sure winner is native apps as they don't require internet connection and can work offline
Accessibility and Brand Marketing :- On this parameter native app is bigger winner .As in case of webapp, i need to think of brand, open browser, click the domain name and login while in native app its single click from mobile home page. For less sensitive site, it may remember login info and hence can get rid of login process
But for rest of the parameters, i find both Responsive Design and Native Mobile APP almost same. Yes UI/UX may be designed better for apps but it requires more investment too
Can experts any other major advantage of mobile native app over Responsive Design ?
Source :- http://thinkapps.com/blog/development/responsive-web-vs-native-apps/
There is a major difference when you go comparing performances of both Native Apps and Responsive Web.
Native apps needs to interact to server only for data transactions. While, Responsive web design loads whole of your content including JavaScript, CSS, Images and other web content from server, then it renders inside it within an Android WebView or Browser (Whatever you may be using).
Yes, It's worth it to develop native apps. Moreover, it depends on your development requirement.