Which statement correctly contrasts a mobile app with a mobile Web site since the introduction of HTML5?

A mobile app is faster because it does not necessarily use the browser, which reflects a key advantage of mobile applications compared to mobile websites. Mobile apps are installed directly on a device, allowing them to leverage the device’s resources more effectively, such as hardware acceleration and access to local storage. This results in better performance and responsiveness when executing tasks, as they do not rely on the intermediary of a web browser to function.

In contrast, mobile websites are accessed via the browser and require an internet connection each time, which can introduce latency and slow down the interaction. Even with the advancements in HTML5, which has improved the capabilities of mobile websites, the inherent nature of apps enables them to provide a smoother user experience, especially for tasks that require quick interactions or offline functionality.

The other statements do not accurately capture the characteristics of mobile apps in relation to mobile websites in the context of HTML5 advancements. For example, mobile apps can operate both online and offline, and while they can be faster, that is not due to requiring browser use—as is suggested in the first choice—making that aspect critical to understanding the difference.