A progressive web app can be a practical first direction when reach, shareable links, and a fast update cycle matter. A native app may be more suitable when the product depends on deeper device capabilities, store distribution, or a specific mobile experience.
Compare the options using the real user journey rather than technology preference. Consider login, notifications, camera or location needs, offline behaviour, support, release control, and the team’s ability to maintain each option.
For practical planning, make one important mobile journey work reliably first: sign in, find the right information, complete the main action, and understand what happens next. Test loading, network interruptions, permissions, accessibility, and support before adding more screens so the first release is useful and future features have real evidence behind them.