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
Practice this term
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.