App Types 101: Native, Hybrid, PWA & Everything Else
Selecting the appropriate app types determines subsequent steps: the cost of development, the time to market, and, most importantly for growth teams, the precise measurement of post-install events. As stated in 42matters ‘ data from 2026, Google Play hosts 2.4 million apps and adds more than 2,400 applications daily. This app catalog can be classified into three specific areas according to: 1) the method of development (native, hybrid, web, cross-platform); 2) the functionality (gaming, e-commerce, fintech, etc.); 3) the system of generating income (subscription, ad-supported apps, etc.). Each classification method has its own peculiarities of attribution and analytics. This is the reason why marketers have to know the classification principles. The guide describes the main types of apps and shows how the choice of one of the app types influences the measurement of marketing performance. What Are App Types? An application type is a term that is used to categorize an appli...