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The Mobile Reality Check

Web Builders vs.True Native Apps

Tools like Bolt, v0, and Create.xyz have revolutionized web development. But for mobile apps, the web is not enough. Discover why Natively is the essential bridge to the App Store.

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The Web Builder Way

Optimized for browsers. Outputs HTML/CSS. Great for responsive websites, but struggles to access device features or deliver native performance.

  • Runs in a WebView (browser shell)
  • Limited access to Camera/Biometrics
  • Sluggish animations & scrolling

The Natively Way

Optimized for devices. Outputs React Native. Delivers the smooth, integrated experience users expect from the App Store.

  • Compiles to native code (iOS/Android)
  • Full access to Native SDKs
  • 60FPS smooth native performance

The Comprehensive Comparison

Why web builders like Bolt, v0, and others are great for the browser but stop short of a real mobile experience.

Feature
Web Builders
Natively
Primary Output
HTML / React DOM
React Native (iOS/Android)
App Store Deploy
Via Wrappers (WebView)
Native Binary (.ipa/.apk)
Performance
Browser Speed (60fps ish)
Native Speed (Real 60fps)
Camera Access
Basic (File Input)
Full Control
Push Notifications
Unreliable / PWA only
Native Push Services
Navigation
URL / Browser History
Native Stack & Tabs
Offline Data
Limited (LocalStorage)
Full SQLite / MMKV
Biometrics
Not Available
FaceID / TouchID

Detailed Comparison Guides

See exactly how Natively stacks up against your favorite web tools.

Create.xyz vs Natively

Great for web components, but outputs React DOM code not suitable for native mobile apps.

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Bolt.new vs Natively

Amazing full-stack web container, but lacks the native build environment for iOS/Android.

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v0 by Vercel vs Natively

Perfect for UI generation, but strictly bound to the browser DOM and Tailwind web classes.

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Lovable vs Natively

Excellent for web apps, but misses the mark on native navigation and device features.

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Replit Agent vs Natively

Powerful cloud dev environment, but setting up a mobile build pipeline is manual and complex.

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Databutton vs Natively

Focused on data-heavy web apps. Not designed for the touch-first native mobile experience.

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Why "Responsive" Isn't Enough

Users have been trained to expect more than just a website that fits on their screen. They expect an app that feels at home on their device.

Navigation Stack

Web apps reload pages. Native apps stack screens, allowing intuitive swipe-back gestures and preserving state.

Device Power

Native apps can run background tasks, access contacts, and use powerful device APIs that browsers block.

App Store Presence

You can't easily discover a PWA. Being on the App Store adds legitimacy and discoverability to your product.

The Ease of Web Builders.
The Power of Native Code.

Natively gives you the best of both worlds. Prompt your way to a fully functional, App Store-ready mobile application today.

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