Even the newer iteration, aka PWA, failed to justify their existence in my mind. However, I do keep some very commonly used chrome apps, such as Google calendar. It’s so much easier to click the app icon which opens chrome automatically, than opening a new tab then click the appropriate bookmark. That’s the only use case, and so far I have only two chrome apps More on reddit.com

Apps are essentially web applications that are installed and run as standalone applications on your computer. For example if you go to “chrome://apps” you will see all your installed apps. On the other hand, extensions just extend the functionality of the browser. For example adding new functionalities, features, behaviors or enhancing the user experience. If you go to “chrome://extensions” you will see all the installed extensions. If you want to go more specific: Purpose: Apps are designed to provide a standalone application experience, while Extensions are designed to enhance the browser's functionality. User Interface: Apps provide a more native application experience with a richer user interface, while Extensions have a more limited user interface. Offline Capability: Apps can run offline, while Extensions require the browser to be open to function. More on reddit.com

Well, one is a full web browser with a URL field. The other is a Google Search shortcut. Yes when you click on a result it use a built-in browser to show you the page, but it lack many feature of a real browser, like extension, adblocking, syncing, favorites, password autofill, etc More on reddit.com

The Reddit "app" is essentially just an Edge window pointed to Reddit.com, you can get the same experience by manually creating the "app" in Chrome. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/9658361?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop More on reddit.com