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Depends on the type of app.

There are many types of utility apps (say a unit converter or tip calculator) that would be perfect as a web app.

With support for localstorage and cache manifests, the app can be available offline as well and can even have a nice optimized icon to put on the home screen and a splash screen to show.

The only drawback I currently see is that every time you load the web app it first checks with the server (for changes) before letting you interact with it.



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