Developing hybrid apps is more straightforward than their native counterparts since developers need to write code for one application only. They don't need to learn multiple programming languages for every operating system. Hybrid mobile app development mainly involves web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

A hybrid mobile app combines the elements of a native app (an application developed for a specific platform like Android or iOS) and a web app (an app that can be accessed on the internet via a browser).

Users don't need to install them on their devices. Native apps, on the other hand, are built for a specific platform or device type. The user must install the appropriate software version on their device of choice. Hybrid apps are native applications with a web browser embedded inside them.

Apps built using a cross-platform app development framework can provide solid functionality and render a native-like look and feel, but their performance can't match that of native apps built from scratch. Hybrid apps generally offer satisfactory performance but inconsistent UIs.