What is the difference between WeChat applet and APP?

Applets are apps that don't need to be installed. The difference between applets and apps: First, the audience is different. The applet is mainly for WeChat users, relying on the official WeChat account and nearby functions to display the applet. APP is mainly for all users who use smart phones, especially in the context of the introduction of 5G technology, APP can face more user groups.

The second is the realization of functions. App can realize complete functions and has strong flexibility. Applets are limited to the interface functions provided by WeChat. Small programs are low-frequency, unnecessary, lightweight and single-function. High frequency only needs to rely on APP.

The APPlet provides a framework and API to connect the user data of the developer's existing APP background, and the development difficulty is lower than that of the app. Although it is a small program, it can also realize many functions, such as message notification, offline code scanning, WeChat official account association and so on. The applet can also help you find some applications nearby, which is very convenient. However, for some functional applications that require a lot of calculation, such as image processing or document editing, small programs can't be satisfied. Applets are closer to eating, drinking and having fun in life.

Third, the cost is different from the development cycle: the development cost of WeChat applet is low and the development cycle is short. APP development costs are relatively high. According to all the functions of APP customization, the development cycle is generally about 2-3 months, and the specific time is extended due to the complexity of APP development.

Fourth, in terms of release show and release, APP needs to submit materials to more than a dozen app stores, and the process is cumbersome; The applet only needs to be submitted to the WeChat public platform for review.