Maui
1️⃣ .NET MAUI App
- A native cross-platform app built using .NET MAUI.
- Uses XAML + C# to create UI components.
- Provides direct access to platform APIs for native performance.
- Suitable for mobile and desktop applications with a traditional UI approach.
📌 Example Use Case: Building a mobile app with native UI controls.
2️⃣ .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid Web App
- A web app that runs on a browser using Blazor but utilizes .NET MAUI for hosting.
- Blazor WebAssembly (WASM) is used for rendering UI inside a WebView.
- The UI is built using Razor components, but logic runs in the browser sandbox.
- Still requires internet like a regular web app.
📌 Example Use Case: If you want a PWA-like experience inside a .NET MAUI app.
3️⃣ .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid App
- A native desktop/mobile app that uses Blazor components for UI.
- Unlike Blazor WebAssembly, the Blazor components run natively on .NET (server-side) inside the app.
- Uses a WebView, but the UI does not depend on the internet.
- Can interact with platform APIs like a regular .NET MAUI app.
📌 Example Use Case: If you want to reuse Blazor components in a native app without needing web hosting.
🔥 Key Differences Summary
| Feature | .NET MAUI App | .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid Web App | .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid App |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI Framework | XAML + C# | Blazor (WASM in WebView) | Blazor (Native .NET in WebView) |
| Internet Needed? | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Performance | Native | Web-based (Dependent on WebAssembly) | Hybrid (Native processing, WebView UI) |
| Platform API Access | ✅ Full | ❌ Limited | ✅ Full |
| Ideal Use Case | Full native experience | Web app inside a native shell | Hybrid app with Blazor UI |
Let me know if you need more details! 🚀