I've never really thought of this as a strong benefit before but this seems like a good argument for app development in 2025.

Started my career as a web developer and always have a soft spot for it but from a hobby developer standpoint hosting and deploying a site feels like an uphill battle with little upside.

Theres a lot to not like about app development but after you get approval for your app it's pretty hands off.

Heck on android you can just distribute the raw APK on a Google drive. Or just keep the app locally for yourself.

I probably have about 20 self made apps on my phone and they each give me a bit of happiness.