What is WhatsApp Business app?
The WhatsApp Business app is a free mobile app for small businesses, with a catalog, quick replies and away messages. It runs on one phone and is separate from the WhatsApp Business API.
Why WhatsApp Business app matters
It suits solo owners and tiny teams, but it does not scale: for automation, broadcasts to thousands and a multi-agent inbox you need the API.
Example
A home baker uses the WhatsApp Business app to chat with customers and show a small catalog from her phone.
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Is the WhatsApp Business app the same as the API?
No. The app is a free single-phone tool; the API is for messaging and automation at scale.