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Difference Between Web, Android and iOS Apps

Get a clear and simple explanation on the difference between the web, Android, and iOS apps.

Updated 14 January 20262 min readweb, android, ios

Get a clear and simple explanation on the difference between the web, Android, and iOS apps.

Web App

Nickname: The Portal

The web app, colloquially known as the portal, allows the management of the customers, bookings, and employees while also allowing administrators to update services, configure prices by weight range or breed, set custom weight ranges, create voucher-based marketing campaigns, and more.

Key Capabilities:

  • Manage customers, bookings, and employees
  • Update services and configure pricing
  • Configure prices by weight range or breed
  • Set custom weight ranges
  • Create voucher-based marketing campaigns
  • Access comprehensive administration features
  • Full business management and configuration

Android and iOS Apps

Nickname: The Customer App(s)

In addition to the web app, you receive a branded Android app and iOS app, together known as the customer app, that can be downloaded by your customers so that they can manage their own profile, pets, addresses, and bookings.

Key Capabilities:

  • Manage customer profiles
  • Manage pets and pet information
  • Manage addresses
  • View and manage bookings
  • Download branded app for your customers
  • Mobile access to booking system

How They Communicate

Push notifications are used to allow for fast communications between the customers and employees whenever their booking's state is created, updated, or deleted.

Communication Features:

  • Real-time push notifications
  • Booking state updates (created, updated, deleted)
  • Fast two-way communication
  • Instant alerts for all parties
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