A web app is simply an app that runs on a web server. Unlike regular desktop software that you start on your computer, or mobile apps you install from an app store, you can reach a web app through any web browser.

A web app isn't the same as a website. While websites are like digital brochures that show mostly static info, web apps are active and engaging. They work with data and allow users to perform complex tasks, much like the software on your computer.

A great thing about web apps is that you don't have to install any software or updates. As long as you're connected to the internet, you can access the latest version of web apps anytime, anywhere. This is incredibly important for OTT web apps, like what you can create with Viewcastle. OTT web apps include streaming services like Disney+ or Netflix, letting you watch shows and movies no matter where you are. Similarly, your audience can watch your content wherever they are with your own white-labelled web app.

You probably use web apps every day without knowing it. Gmail, Facebook, and Amazon are all web apps. They let you work with data, send messages, buy things, and more, all over the internet.

A web app is a handy digital tool. It brings together the ease of use and adaptability of the web with the function of regular software, making web apps a key part of today's digital world, especially for OTT services like those possible with Viewcastle.