cross-platform app

noun
UK /ˌkrɒs ˈplætfɔːm æp/
US /ˌkrɔːs ˈplætfɔːrm æp/

A cross-platform app is a program that works on many kinds of devices.

Our school made a cross-platform app so kids can do homework on phones or computers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A single codebase built to run on several operating systems.

The team wrote one cross-platform app instead of separate versions for each system.

3. Software designed to share features across phones, tablets, and desktops.

The cross-platform app syncs your notes between your laptop and your tablet.

4. A product strategy of reaching users on any device they choose.

The company's cross-platform app helped it reach more customers quickly.