SnoozyWaffle
SnoozyWaffle

What to build: App or Web?

Hey everyone,

I am finally starting my startup. I wanted to know which medium, App or Web to start with. We have already built MVP, and got the idea validated. The customer base is GenZ and millennials.

Confused about whether we should build an app first or web. Pls shed some light.

11mo ago
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SnoozyBoba
SnoozyBoba

Can build cross platform apps via react native or flutter for quick progress but you would still require someone with good expertise around this. Also with the app comes its own issues. You can't deploy multiple times a day as you would require app/play store releases that might slow down your deliverables.

You can tryout web + app both initially by using a webview inside your app, so users can access both but eventually down the road you will face some blockers around performance and other native functionalities.

DizzyJellybean
DizzyJellybean
Google11mo

If the solution is for engagement, with users expected to use it frequently (daily or weekly), app makes sense. Anything that is one off or low freq transactions, website is more sensible till your retention becomes high(on a high base). 2 cents.

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka
Gojek11mo

Web to gauge traction. Mobile has superior retention anyday and you have more control.

WigglyQuokka
WigglyQuokka

I'd need more info to decide bt considering GenZ, mobile app would be recommended as users will be on the phone more than laptop/pc.

WigglyQuokka
WigglyQuokka

Yes but, website or webapp?

FuzzyNoodle
FuzzyNoodle

If it's an interesting idea and you decide to build an iOS app, let me know. Ready to join in any capacity possible.

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