... have to install anything, updates are seamless, and their data is accessible from any device with a browser. For investors, the advantages are just as compelling: a single tech stack, easier user onboarding, lock-in effects, and plenty of levers for driving growth and virality. And yet, here on Product Hunt, the occasional local app still gets a warm reception. Which raises a question I keep thinking about: Do local apps especially those built by small indie teams still have ... ... them everyday. For me Code editors, Obsidian, Todoist, Scrivener. Comment from Jean Willame(@jean_willame): I think local apps still have their place for performance-critical tools like Cursor or when security is paramount. In my niche, competitors