[ezy]

Or pick any of the content creation apps at all, really.

Essentially, if your app is glorified advertising or a just a front-end to an online database, yeah, you can probably use the web. Otherwise, if there's more than just pretty, mostly static, graphics over the top of SQL, then you better go native otherwise your competitors will.

I see articles like this all the time that talk about "their mom" not minding such and such. Really, they are just talking about setting the bar low enough to step over it. My parent used a shitty virus laden install of windows xp for years, and crashing was just part of the experience, like a sticky lock or a worn screwdriver. Do not use others expectations as an excuse -- surprise and delight people. (dammit :-))