A lot of things where the "app" is just a bloated Electron wrapper. The web version, if offered, is almost always better even if it lacks a few features.
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The ones that are the most entertaining are the ones where the web content packaged in the app is just a mirror of their website.
Lemmy. The mobile apps just aren't there just yet.
The most common reason for something to be "better in the app" is that the website is full of popups telling you to use the app
Pretty much everything from my bank to youtube.
Right now lemmy.ca. But I am using and rooting for Jerboa!
Facebook - I've found their mobile app is very large and I didn't like the temptation to look at it all the time. I switch to using a browser in privacy/incognito mode. I log in and spend more quality time seeing what my friends and family are up to without obsessing over it.
Goodreads: I usually just use their desktop website, but sometimes I need to check something on my phone. I've found the mobile website has basic features the native app is missing - like search!
Dunno if this fits the bill but there are apps which dont have the same features as the web. Strava for example doesnt let you download a gps track of rides of your friends without premium. The feature is available for free on the website when in desktop mode.
So you just log in via the browser on your phone and it allows you to download your gps data?