What is a Hybrid App and When Should You Choose it?
To a user, a hybrid app is almost indistinguishable from a native app. They look and feel like native apps and users can find them in the App Store. Hybrid mobile apps allow users to take photos, track physical activity, receive push notifications, and more. Many of the most popular apps available in app stores today are actually hybrids. Twitter, Uber, Instagram, Evernote and even the Apple App Store itself are hybrid apps*.
*Source: http://blog.venturepact.com/8-high-performance-apps-you-never-knew-were-hybrid/