Difference between Responsive Websites and Mobile Apps

 Currently, the difference between Mobile Apps development and responsive design is like the difference between the major leagues and the minors. Mobile apps—with access to everything from compass, location, voice, camera, and video—is the major leagues. Responsive design is in the minor leagues, seeking to emulate performance levels in the major leagues. The major leagues will always set the course for performance.
PrinciplesMobile App (MA)Responsive Web Design (RWD)
Access SpeedVery fastFast
App StoreAvailableNot necessary
Approval ProcessSome are mandatoryNone
Content VersionsMultiple URLs/versions for each page, i.e., content forkingSame content regardless of device or platform
Development CostExpensive to very expensiveModerate to reasonable
FeaturesPhone features, location services, camera, etc...Limited phone features
FunctionalitySome functions may be omitted from the mobile applicationAll functions of original site remain
Internet ConnectionAvailable offlineRequired
MonetizationEasily monetizedNot as easy to monetize
NavigationInteractive user interfaceStatic but responsive user interface
Optimized to mobile deviceBestGood
User Access
After installation and some user configuration/interactionThrough browser with little to no user configuration/interaction

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