There is common misconception that web applications and mobile applications are the same things. But in real, these both things are different. They are also developed and deployed different.

Difference between mobile applications and web applications are:

1. Mobile app are built for specific platforms like Apple iPhone, Android and iOS. They are downloaded and install through paly store app. They need to be install first, then user can access the mobile app. Web applications, on the other hand, require only web browser and internet to run a web applications.

2. Mobile apps are faster than web applications with greater functionality. Mobile apps can work offline whereas web apps are not.

3. As Mobile apps approved by app store are secure and safe. Whereas web applications are not.

4. Mobile app are expensive to buid than web applications.