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ethanjyx
ethanjyx

Reputation: 2069

iOS App: webView or PhoneGap?

We are developing a HTML5 mobile app with Sencha Touch.

Now we want to package the App, and found that we have two methods:

The first one is to use PhoneGap to generate a native app based on our html5 code.

The second one is to create a Single WebView app in Xcode, and request the url which will host our HTML5 code.

I found the second method relatively easier. So are there any advantages in using PhoneGap to generate the native app?

Upvotes: 2

Views: 2495

Answers (1)

Shikiju
Shikiju

Reputation: 732

We usually use phonegap/cordova when we need some native function from the device, for example a barcode scanner.

Of course you can create your own barcode project, however why reinvent the wheel. Since phonegap/cordova 3.0 the effort needed for creating a app is kinda low. Just follow the guide and your all set.

http://docs.phonegap.com/en/3.4.0/guide_platforms_ios_index.md.html#iOS%20Platform%20Guide

in short:

Advantages of Phonegap/Cordova

  • Ready for different platforms, little effort to create android app
  • Native functionality already implemented (plugins)

Upvotes: 1

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