[matthewmacleod]

If there's any sort of app that works with this sort of thing, then yours is probably at the top of the list. The interface is super-simple, people are unlikely to use it often, and so on.

In this case, the cost of developing independent apps for Android and iOS (as well as other platforms, potentially) would probably be too high.

The experience wouldn't be suitable for anything used more intensely though, IMO. Scrolling on iOS is just "not right", in the sense that behaviour is different to native apps. Hover behaviour is different too, and some of the UI elements are also not quite correct (back button). Small things like that add up in a bigger app and cause a frustrating experience.

But it's definitely a good turn-around time, and FWIW I think you've made the right decision to take this approach.

[marknutter]

Hm, seems to work well enough for Netflix though, and that app certainly is used a lot.

[matthewmacleod]

I must admit, I didn't realise that Netflix was a Phonegap app. It does certainly explain a lot of the sketchy behaviours that I've noticed though!

[marknutter]

And I have noticed them too, but I rarely ever cared. In fact, most people don't care, as long as it works, and it does. Another great example is Untappd, an app with millions of users and a 4.5 star rating on iOS.

[general_failure]

Netflix app is native.

[marknutter]

Most of Netflix apps, including the iOS version, are not native. The Android Netflix app, however, is the exception, as that is native (perhaps that's the one you've been using?).

[general_failure]

Yes, Android is native.

Netflix on all other platforms - roku, chrome cast is all native as well.

Not sure about ios.

[marknutter]

Are you a Netflix employee, by chance? A buddy of mine works there and told me that the only non-native app is Android, but he might be mistaken since he's only been there for a few months.

[general_failure]

I am not but have several friends who work on their c++ platform.