Appium can test all types of applications, i.e., native, hybrid, and web. Let's see them in detail:

Native Applications : The native applications are software programs that are developed using a specific software development kit. Native apps are designed for use on a particular device and installed from the App Store, such as Google Play Store or Apple's App Store. These applications can work offline and can also use the device notification system.

Examples of native applications are : Pinterest, Skype, Snapchat, etc.


Web Applications : Web applications are websites that run on browsers. These applications are developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, unlike Android and iOS apps. They do not require a Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers to work with. Web applications run on web browsers so, they don't need any installation.

Examples of some web applications are : Flipkart, Facebook, Twitter, etc.


Hybrid Applications : Hybrid applications are a combination of native and web applications. Like native applications, you can download them from the App Store, but actually, they are web applications inside. These applications are developed using web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc., which allows them to run on any platform.

Examples of some hybrid applications are : OLA, Instagram, Basecamp, etc.