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Mobile Development

Native App

/ˈneɪtɪv æp/

Definition

A mobile application built specifically for one platform (iOS or Android) using its native APIs and language.

Example in context

"Native iOS apps use Swift and UIKit — they have direct access to hardware APIs like Face ID and ARKit."

Related terms

  • Cross-platform — Mobile frameworks (React Native, Flutter) allowing a single codebase to run on both iOS and Android.

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Master Native App in context by working through exercises in the Mobile Development module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Native App" mean?

A mobile application built specifically for one platform (iOS or Android) using its native APIs and language.

How do you pronounce "Native App"?

"Native App" is pronounced /ˈneɪtɪv æp/.

Can you use "Native App" in a sentence?

"Native iOS apps use Swift and UIKit — they have direct access to hardware APIs like Face ID and ARKit."