@LuoSays: I disagree. Let me challenge each point: > Most features can be achieved on the web. Yes, they can be, but it often involves unnecessary steps, severely degrading the user experience. For example, in a camera filter app, would users really need to take photos with the native camera, open a website, upload photos, wait for processing, and then download them back, all while paying the same price? Let me give another…

I disagree. Let me counter each point:

Most functions can be realized on web pages

Yes, they can, but it often involves roundabout methods that significantly compromise user experience.

For example, a camera filter app—would users really take a photo with the native camera, open a website, upload the image, wait for processing, download it, and then pay the same price?

Another example: a fitness or sports app—how would a web page access real-time heart rate, step count, or GPS tracking?

This isn’t just an isolated case; I could list many more.

It can bypass Apple’s commission

Have you considered whether saving that 15% is worth the extra costs you’d incur in user acquisition, trust building, distribution, and the loss of user expectations?

It can try updates

I think you’re referring to “hot updates,” where you don’t need to wait for app store reviews. That’s indeed the biggest advantage of web apps, and I can’t dispute that. However, I believe what truly slows down progress is usually not the review process itself, but rather product decision-making, design, testing, and operations.

Making money through apps and web pages is equally difficult. If web pages can’t earn money, don’t expect apps to.

The value of a product isn’t tied to its format. Some needs naturally lend themselves to web platforms (tools, low-frequency use, search-driven interactions), while others rely on high-frequency engagement and strong presence to succeed. If you try to address the latter only via web, you might fail from the start—not because the need doesn’t exist, but because you’re using the wrong medium.

This is just a rational discussion—no offense intended, Weige.

Weigi (@imwsl90): I think these days, there’s really no need to build apps.

Most functions can be realized on web pages, and you can bypass Apple’s commission while also trying updates.

Some friends might say apps make more money, but I’m quite skeptical of that.

Making money through apps and web pages is equally difficult. If web pages can’t earn money, don’t expect apps to.

Whatever your idea is, start by building a web version to validate it.