Android Chrome browser vs App. What is your experience?

[Ratatosk]

I did some testing on useability on a a quite high end phone (S8) and low end phone(Motorola G5+), and this is the result:

Chrome (Both phones):

Vertical animation: Smooth
Horisontal animation: Smooth (Low end phone laggy the first 3 seconds after reload)
Reloading time: ~10 seconds

Chrome browser video

Appsheet app (Both phones):

Vertical animation: Smooth
Horisontal animation: Choppy
Reloading time: ~15 seconds

App video

Now I’m really considering to launch the app to my colleagues as a link instead of the app. And show them how to add a shortcut to home screen instead.

What do you guys think? I appreciate any input.

Pros: Less confusion with the appsheet app. Better UX. Less waiting time.
Cons: Can’t hide the address bar. “Add to Home screen” link refreshes the app.

[Lucinda_Mason]

Interesting test. Now I want to test and see what the difference is for my app vs browser on a phone. Never thought to look at this.

[Ratatosk]

Looking forward to hearing your results!