How is LINE Mini App different from a regular app?

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-How are mini apps different from other apps?

Nakamura: The first big difference is that users don't need to download an application. If you have the LINE app, you can use the LINE Mini App without having to download anything else.

The mini app can be easily launched from various routes, such as by scanning a QR code at a store, the rich menu of the LINE official account, sharing with friends, web links, etc. Authentication is required only the first time the app is launched, allowing you to start using it easily.


- Among all mini apps, what are the characteristics of LINE mini apps?

Nakamura: What makes LINE Mini Apps band database significantly different from other companies' mini apps is that they don't necessarily require payment to be involved.

Many mini apps from other companies involve payment, but LINE mini apps can be released as services without necessarily using LINE Pay, which is why they are used for a wide variety of services.



-What is the difference between a web app that can be opened on a browser, a native app that can be downloaded to a smartphone, and a LINE mini app?

Nakamura: The difference between LINE Mini App and web apps is that push notifications can be sent , and the difference between LINE Mini App and native apps is that no download is required.

For example, web apps have the advantage of being able to be used without downloading them, but on the other hand, they generally cannot deliver push notifications unless they obtain information such as an email address .

On the other hand, native apps can deliver push notifications , but they require downloading in order to use them. Nowadays, apps are saturated, and it is very difficult to get people to download new apps.