Resources

Tools for planning

Website or mobile app?

Choose around the work people need to do. Six questions help you compare a browser experience with a dedicated app and understand what to test before committing.

Step 1 of 3

The work

What is the main job?
How often will people return?

Your answers stay in this page until you carry them into an inquiry.

Four formats, different responsibilities

Start with the job and its conditions. A format is useful when it makes that job easier without adding unnecessary work for users or the team.

A focused website

For discovery, clear information, and occasional actions. A good mobile website may be all a business needs.

A web application

For accounts, records, and repeated workflows in a browser. A shared URL keeps access straightforward.

A progressive web app

A web application with selected installable or offline capabilities. Define exactly what must work without a connection and verify support.

A dedicated mobile app

For a dedicated phone experience or deeper device requirements. Include testing, updates, distribution, and support in the plan.

Further reading: web.dev on progressive web apps