Hacker News story: Ask HN: What do you think about app native vs. portable look-and-feel?

Ask HN: What do you think about app native vs. portable look-and-feel?
I'm curious how people feel these days about applications that use the platform's native UI toolkit, versus applications that use something platform-neutral like browser tech. I'm not really asking about the developer side of things, since that is its own discussion, but more on the user side. My own views on this have evolved in the last 10 or so years. I used to vastly prefer applications using the platform's native UI controls, but at some point recently I realized I no longer really care all that much, and I don't think it factors in to my purchase or usage decisions anymore. I was actually surprised when I realized this. Curious of others' opinions or perspectives. 0 comments on Hacker News.
I'm curious how people feel these days about applications that use the platform's native UI toolkit, versus applications that use something platform-neutral like browser tech. I'm not really asking about the developer side of things, since that is its own discussion, but more on the user side. My own views on this have evolved in the last 10 or so years. I used to vastly prefer applications using the platform's native UI controls, but at some point recently I realized I no longer really care all that much, and I don't think it factors in to my purchase or usage decisions anymore. I was actually surprised when I realized this. Curious of others' opinions or perspectives.

Hacker News story: Ask HN: What do you think about app native vs. portable look-and-feel? Hacker News story: Ask HN: What do you think about app native vs. portable look-and-feel? Reviewed by Tha Kur on June 20, 2025 Rating: 5

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